Meet Dr. Duan
Dr. HaiPing Duan is a certified bilingual educator with a strong academic background in Chinese language, TESOL, and second language teaching. With over 10 years of experience in higher education, curriculum design, international communication, and cross-cultural interpretation, she helps global learners build practical Mandarin Chinese skills with clarity, confidence, and cultural understanding.
At Happy Mandarin, Dr. Duan brings academic rigor and genuine warmth to every lesson — so learning Mandarin feels both professional and joyful.
Academic Background
- Master’s degree in TESOL — University of Edinburgh
- PhD candidate in TESL — Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- Bachelor’s degree in Chinese Language and Literature — Beijing Normal University
Certifications
- CTCSOL-certified international Chinese teacher
- IELTS 8.0 — excellent English communication ability
- Able to explain Mandarin learning difficulties clearly in English
Teaching Experience
- Over 10 years of teaching experience in higher education
- Former university lecturer and teaching supervisor
- Curriculum coordinator with deep curriculum-design expertise
- Experience in teaching quality evaluation and academic communication
International Communication
- International conferences and academic exchange
- Interpretation and cross-cultural communication
- International cooperation and collaboration projects
Clarity, confidence, and cultural understanding
Dr. Duan believes that language learning should be practical, personal, and encouraging. Because she understands both the Chinese and English learning systems, she translates difficult concepts into clear, usable steps — building real communication skills rather than rote memorization. Every learner is met where they are, and guided toward confident, joyful progress.