Our City of London Nursery Teachers
Our recruitment strategy is purposefully inclusive, ensuring we have a balance of talents from around the world to really deliver on our intercultural programme
Management
Kristina Preidyte, Area Manager
Kristina has worked in the Early Years Sector for the last 8 years and now brings her wealth of experience and passion to Hatching Dragons. Trilingual herself, she understands fully the benefits of bilingual education. Her biggest hope is to help children foster an appreciation of our world and her secret talent is her incredible baking skills.Kristina graduated from Arts Academy with an Award and has experience supporting and working with families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Kristina holds an Enhanced DBS Check, Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Certificate and is the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Health and Safety Officer.
Ali Ali, Deputy Manager
Ali has been with Hatching Dragons since 2021, joining the City branch at the time of Kristina's appointment to build up the school ahead of the Ofsted inspection that ultimately saw them achieve a Good (with some outstanding features). Ali support our Blue Dragons/Preschool Room as a Leader alongside supporting Kristina as a School Principle.He holds a degree in Early Years and holds an active Level 3 Paediatric First Aid training certificate and advanced Designated Safeguarding Officer training.Ali has an Enhanced DBS check.
Baby Room Team
Sophie, Room Lead
Sophie joined the school in the early spring of 2021 just as we were coming out of lock down. Working initially in the toddler room, she secured advanced baby room training from the NDNA and took over the running of our baby room space late last year. She holds a Masters in Education, Level 3 Paediatric First Aid and advanced Safeguarding level 2.Sophie has an Enhanced DBS check.
Winnie, Deputy Room Lead
From Hong Kong, Winnie loves to share her culture with the children, helping them to foster a global mindset and an understanding of different backgrounds. She has a BA in Early Childhood Studies, a Level 2 Safeguarding qualification,Level 3 Paediatric First Aid and has an Enhanced DBS check.
Khadija, Early Years Assistant
Khadija has been working with children since 2014. She enjoys contributing to the children developments and is currently studying towards her Level 3 Early Years Educator course. Khadija enjoys spending her spare time with her family, cooking and learning new things. Khadija holds a Level 2 in Safeguarding,Level 3 Paediatric First Aid and has an Enhanced DBS check.
Aesha, Apprentice
Aesha has joined our city team as an Apprentice, she is currently completing her Level 3 Early Years Educator course. Aesha has spent some time working as a Arabic teacher and is the happiest when supporting children to grow and develop. Aesha holds an Enhanced DBS check.
Blue Dragons and Preschool Team
Yue Zhou (Ruby), Third in Charge/Deputy Room Lead
Ruby joined the school at the same time as Ali, having finalised her Masters in Education from Kings College London. As the lead of our preschool room, she brings her the balance of both adult led and child-led learning strategies that structure learning in and around our vocabulary lists and intercultural programme. She is Level 3 Paediatric First Aid trained and holds Level 2 in Safeguarding. Ruby has an Enhanced DBS check.
Inci, Early Years Educator
Inci holds a BA in Preschool Education. She has been working in the Early Years Sector for the last 4 years and most recently worked as a Creative Drama Leader. Inci is originally from Turkey and has now relocated to the UK to continue her journey working with children. Inci enjoys swimming, going to the theatre, scuba diving, knitting, volleyball and painting.Inci holds a Level 2 in Safeguarding, an Enhanced DBS Check and Level 2 First Aid Certificate.
Xinyu, Early Years Educator
Xinyu has worked with primary school children as a teaching assistant. Xinyu holds a BA in Early Years Education and Practice PGCE primary with mathematics.Xinyu enjoys helping children develop their skills to succeed to prepare them for school. Xinyu enjoys cooking different cuisine on her time off. Xinyu holds a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid and holds Level 2 in Safeguarding. Xinyu has an Enhanced DBS check.
Lily, Early Years Assistant
Lily has joined our team as an apprentice and is currently studying for her Level 3 Early Years Educator course. Lily enjoys being creative with the children. Lily holds a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid and Level 2 in Safeguarding. Lily has an Enhanced DBS check.
Li, Early Years Assistant
Zizhen is an engaging practitioner, who’s energetic nature never fails to captivate the children and motivate them to learn. Zizhen loves seeing the children achieve new milestones, like saying new words in Mandarin. With her BA in Painting, she inspires the children to be imaginative and creative.Zizhen hold a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid and a Level 2 in Safeguarding. Zizhen has an Enhanced DBS check
Weekend School Team
Yue Zhou (Ruby), Weekend School Lead
Ruby holds a Masters in Education from Kings College London. Ruby brings her the balance of both adult led and child-led learning strategies that structure learning in and around our vocabulary lists and intercultural programme. She is Level 3 Paediatric First Aid trained and holds Level 2 in Safeguarding. Ruby has an Enhanced DBS check.
Li, Weekend School Assistant
Zizhen is an engaging practitioner, who’s energetic nature never fails to captivate the children and motivate them to learn. Zizhen loves seeing the children achieve new milestones, like saying new words in Mandarin. With her BA in Painting, she inspires the children to be imaginative and creative.Zizhen hold a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid and a Level 2 in Safeguarding. Sam has an Enhanced DBS check.
Hatching Dragons Support Staff
Joy Zhu, Qualified Early Years Educator
Joy has spent the last 6 years working in the Education Sector, she has a range of experience working overseas and within the Early Years and Primary school sector.Joy hold a Master in Education and is a Chinese Qualified Teacher. Joy chose to working with children as she has enjoys seeing the children progress. She enjoys creating Chinese culture related activities and engaging with the children.Joy enjoys playing the piano, guitar and singing.Joy holds an Enhanced DBS Check and Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Certificate.