Wai is from one of the most beautiful countries in the world. A country worldwide recognized for its nature, Costa Rica. He moved to Minnesota in the US, where he graduated from high school and returned to Costa Rica to get his bachelor's degree in computer engineering from the University of Costa Rica. Wai also holds a PGCE Certificate from Nottingham University, UK and became TESOL certified. He brings 14 years of experience working with children from 2 months old to 8 years old in an early childhood environment.
Wai has spent 14 years living in Beijing. He has six years of experience as a lead teacher in early childhood institutions, focusing on a play-based curriculum, and has also worked for a few years as an art teacher at an art academy. Additionally, he enjoyed a great opportunity to work for a year in a Montessori kindergarten and has seven years of experience as a homeroom teacher incorporating the PYP alongside his expertise in the play-based approach.
Having accumulated many years of professional experience and having implemented various international curricula, Wai possesses exceptional expertise and knowledge, fully equipping him to design and prepare outstanding and personalized learning opportunities for children to cultivate lifelong and global learners.
Moreover, Wai's extensive experience working in China has provided him with a wonderful opportunity to immerse himself in the local culture, traditions, and language. This deeper understanding naturally helps him connect more easily with young learners.
Wai has a beautiful Beijinger wife and two lovely daughters. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, visiting parks and amusement parks, shopping, dining out, playing drums, basketball, and soccer, as well as dancing and traveling.
This is Wai’s fourth year as a BCIS member, and he is excited and looking forward to a great new year.