Ellen Zhao

Centre Manager

CELE Professional Services Office

BA Public Administration, Nanjing University of Science and Technology

MA China Development Studies, The University of Hong Kong

MA Translation and Interpreting, The University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Associate Certified Coach, The International Coaching Federation

I joined UNNC in 2010. I am the Centre Manager of CELE Professional Services Office, leading the administrative team to support the department in meeting key goals in education and student experience, civic engagement, departmental operations and business development.

I am passionate about education, I have developed a course for UNNC students called "Know Yourself: Inner Exploration," which assists students in cultivating a stronger sense of self-awareness and study motivation. I am also a certified coach recognized by the International Coaching Federation, applying coaching skills and concepts to manage the team, empower staff, and support students' personal development.

(2021) Encouraging Learner Autonomy: the Process of Designing an Online EAP Self-study Programme. The 10th ELC 2020 International Conference, “Converging & Diverging Paths: ELT in a Changing Environment”, Shantou, China.

(2023) Pre-arrival: Preparing Students for Preliminary Year at an EMI university. 2023 UNNC EAP / ESP Conference: Transformations in Context, Ningbo, China.

(2023) Outreach Teacher Training Programme and English Teaching in Rural Areas. 2023 UNNC EAP / ESP Conference: Transformations in Context, Ningbo, China.