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Mandarin Bilingual Preschool &
TK Teachers

Our teaching team embodies the principles outlined in our Educational Philosophy, applying our structured Mandarin Immersion Curriculum across our Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and Afterschool programs.

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Founder

Xin Dong

Xin was born in Wuhan and raised in Guangzhou from age ten. After graduating from Sun Yat-Sen University in Guangzhou, she came to the United States for graduate study and earned a master's degree in Urban Planning from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. In 2012, she moved to the Bay Area with her husband. While exploring her professional interests and values, she had the opportunity to teach at a Chinese immersion charter school as an afterschool teacher and discovered her passion for working with young children. She then began taking Early Childhood Education courses while teaching at a Chinese immersion international school in Berkeley. Drawing on her academic background, teaching experience, and cultural perspective, she pursued her dream of opening a play-based Chinese immersion program and founded Little Lamb in 2014.

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Toddler Classroom Teacher

Yi Li (李老师)

Ms. Li is a dedicated early childhood educator who was born and raised in Guangxi, China. She brought her passion for working with children to the Bay Area in 2019 and is currently pursuing Early Childhood Education studies at a local community college. With a natural talent for art, Ms. Li enjoys painting and other forms of artistic expression.

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Toddler Classroom Teacher/Music Teacher

Wei Fan (范老师)

Ms. Fan has a rich educational and professional background, having grown up in Wuhan, China. After receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Musical Education from the WuHan Conservatory of Music, she went on to earn the prestigious National Level 2 Psychological Counselor designation in China. With a Teacher Qualification Certificate for both primary and secondary education, Ms. Fan has over a decade of experience as a successful music teacher in her home country. In 2021, she made the move to the Bay Area to further her education and has enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program at Berkeley City College. Ms. Fan has a deep passion for both children and teaching, and is eager to continue her growth and development in the field of early education, driven by her desire to improve her professional abilities and achieve even greater success in her career.

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Preschool Classroom Teacher

Xuefen (Ivy) Li  (Ivy老师)

Ms. Ivy, was born and raised in Guangzhou, China where she studied Clothes Design as her major. She has been working with young children since relocating to the Bay Area with her family in 2018. To further her professional growth in the field, she is currently enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program at Contra Costa Community College. Ms. Ivy has a natural love for children and a deep commitment to their well-being, demonstrated by her passion for providing wholesome and nutritious food through baking. With her professional experience, ongoing education, and personal passion for nurturing young minds, Ms. Ivy is a highly capable and driven educator.

A Unified Teaching Team

At Little Lamb, our teachers are aligned under the frameworks of our Educational Philosophy and Mandarin Immersion approach, ensuring consistency from Preschool through Transitional Kindergarten and Afterschool enrichment.

Address: 729 Kearney Street, El Cerrito
Tel: (510)-610-2421

Email: admin@littlelambbilingual.com 

   

Licensed Early Childhood Education Provider

License #: 073409588

 

Little Lamb Bilingual Academy operates as a

licensed early childhood education provider in the

State of California, meeting all state requirements for

safety, curriculum standards, and staff qualifications.

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© 2014-2026 Little Lamb Bilingual Academy

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