Fifth Grade Teachers

Hello, I am Teresa Chow.  I was born and raised in the beautiful city of Hong Kong.  I completed my undergraduate studies in Business Marketing and got my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from California State University, Pomona.  Years later, I received my Master's degree in Education at Concordia University, Irvine.  I called San Francisco my home since November 2017.  Prior to moving here and joining CIS, I've taught 4th and 5th grades in the greater Los Angeles area for many years.  I have many wonderful memories of doing different projects with my students and also bringing my gifted and talented students to participate in various Los Angeles County-level competitions. I truly enjoy teaching and nurturing young lives.  It is such a joy to see children getting those sparkles of joy in learning and becoming more mature throughout the years.  I am excited in taking on the new challenges of teaching the children and partnering with their parents at Chinese Immersion School.  

When I am not teaching, I like to take photographs, do crafts and paintings, travel, and spend time with friends and family.  I look forward to getting to know both you and your child as we learn and grow together throughout the year!  

I’m excited to join the Chinese Immersion School at De Avila community! Born and raised in Hong Kong, I have also lived and worked in Shanghai, Taipei, Toronto, and Vancouver before settling in San Francisco. Navigating different languages and cultures has shaped me deeply and inspired my commitment to immersion education.

Before entering education, I worked in private-sector project management. My desire for a more values-driven career ultimately led me to the classroom. For the past two years, I have substitute taught throughout SFUSD, where I discovered how much I value students’ curiosity, energy, and growing confidence. Outside of school, I enjoy hiking, traveling, and spending time with my family.