Meet Our Team

Founded in September 2019 in Dublin, Ireland, Zr Academy of Education has grown from a small mission-driven school into a global learning community. We began with a simple purpose: to help overseas Chinese students adapt, thrive, and fully integrate into their academic and daily lives in Ireland.

Today, we proudly deliver expertly crafted courses to students worldwide. Our teaching is known for being structured yet engaging: serious in quality, never dull in experience. Behind every lesson is a team of outstanding educators who form the heart of our academy.

At Zr Academy of Education, we believe every student learns differently. That is why we personalise our teaching approach and utilise advanced online learning technology to spark curiosity, boost confidence, and reveal each student's full potential.

We encourage learners to ask questions, think critically, and challenge their teachers, because true learning grows from curiosity. The self-learning skills developed here stay with our students long after the course ends, empowering them for a lifetime.

Founder of Zr Academy of EducationMike Ren

Mike Ren, Founder of Zr Academy of Education

Cui Yongtao
Teacher
Master of Banking and Finance, Monash University, Australia
Completed Germany FOM Hochschule finance training
Engaged in VBA work on financial models and case studies
Practical experience in financial markets
Multilinguist
Wei Jiangchen
Adviser
Master of Informatics, Kyushu University, Japan
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) level: N1
English level: C2
Enrolled in research about deep learning and image segmentation
Joined Zr Academy since 2021
Teaching style: organized, logical
Tommy Song
Lecturer and China Regional Director
Master of Financial Management Program, University of Birmingham, UK
English C1 level
Previously worked at KPMG
Teaching style: gentle and rigorous
Leo Zhang
Teacher
Computer Science, University College Dublin
Achieved 625 points full mark in the Irish Leaving Certificate
Teaching style: rigorous, strong logical thinking ability
Steven Cui
Teacher
Computer Science, University College Dublin
Achieved 625 points full mark in the Irish Leaving Certificate
Teaching style: logical, responsible
Louise Li
Human Resources Manager
Bachelor of Economics
Advanced Certificate of Registered Human Resource Professional
ATD Learning Management Certificate
ATD Consulting Skills Certificate
ATD Learning Design Certificate
Joined Zr Academy since 2021
Worked previously as a Senior Headhunter for 3 years, as an Asia Pacific Training Manager for 3 years, and as a Human Resources Manager for 14.5 years in a Swiss company.
Vivian Shen
Teacher
Currently studying at Trinity College Dublin with excellent academic performance in science subjects.
Elected as Foundational Scholar (2025).
3+ years of 1V1 Physics/Maths Leaving Cert tutoring experience.
Teaching style: kind and patient, engaging and tailored.
Liu Xilin
Head of Administration Department
Bachelor of Management
Joined Zr Academy in 2024
6 years of experience in management
Was honored as The Outstanding Individual of the Quarter in both 2020 and 2022.
Was honored as The Outstanding Individual of the Year in both 2022 and 2023.
Peter Tong
Teacher
Pursuing Dental Science at Trinity College Dublin
Achieved 7 H1 grades in the 2024 Irish Leaving Certificate
Teaching style: patient, detail-oriented, and methodical
Benedetta Mormino
Teacher
Bachelor of English Literature from University College Dublin (First Class Honours).
Over five years of teaching experience as a tutor and teacher in international schools.
Specializing in English Literature, ESL, German and Russian.
Teaching style: tailored, gentle, and rigorous.