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Boston, Ma, Us

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

• Redesigned and aligned the 2nd version of the machine hand curriculum with educational standards and learning objectives, revising 6 modules and over 30 courses. This included crafting student-centered content such as presentation slides, hands-on projects, and worksheets, all tailored for customer-facing use, utilizing Articulate 360.• Developed inquiry-based learning materials for creative STEM projects like the Puppet Performer Project, Hand Matching Game, and Red-Light Green-Light Game, applying constructivist approaches and instructional design principles to foster active student engagement and deeper learning.• Collaborated in 5 content development brainstorming sessions, applying backward design and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) frameworks to generate innovative ideas and ensure diverse learning strategies in new teaching content.

Beijing, China

• Designed the pedagogical framework and curriculum development for teacher professional development programs, conducted needs analyses to identify instructional competencies and gaps, and guided the creation of over 10 targeted professional development workshops emphasizing teaching methodologies, classroom management, and the integration of digital tools in online education.• Designed teacher training modules, including Four-Step Teaching Method and Appreciation of Excellent Course Design, for over 150 novice teachers and evaluated their teaching performance.• Contributed to the Social Support Public Welfare Plan for 1500+ Rural Young Teachers by designing training sessions that enhanced the instructional capabilities of rural teachers. These resources focused on differentiated instruction, student engagement strategies

Beijing, China

• Designed and delivered over 300 interactive e-learning modules on Chinese literature for 3rd to 6th-grade students, employing multimedia content, formative assessments, and adaptive learning paths to cater to diverse learner profiles, culminating in 100,000+ favorable feedback and a 99% approval rating.

Beijing, China

• Directed the curriculum development process, integrating instructional design principles to create a comprehensive Chinese literature curriculum, and led a team of 5 members to compile textbooks for 6 semesters and 70+ teaching materials. Oversaw the creation of an innovative poetry manual, blending traditional literary analysis with interactive multimedia elements such as animations and cartoons to enrich students' learning experiences.• Managed the "AI Scoring for Chinese Essays" project, merging pedagogical insights with artificial intelligence to revolutionize the evaluation of student compositions. Developed clear and objective scoring rubrics for Chinese composition aligned with curriculum goals, and worked closely with technology specialists to refine AI algorithms. This approach not only streamlined the assessment process but also provided students with timely, formative feedback to support their writing development and learning progression.

Beijing, China

• Designed and delivered immersive Chinese literature courses to over 20,000 elementary school students from 3rd to 6th grades, employing diverse instructional strategies that catered to varied learning styles and promoted deep engagement with literary texts.

Guangxi Zhuang, China

• Implemented Chinese curriculum for 1st and 2nd grade students and bilingual English curriculum for 5th and 6th grade students at Jiarang Xuanming Elementary School, Guangxi. Utilized differentiated instruction and scaffolding techniques to cater to diverse learner needs, significantly elevating language proficiency and academic achievement. The students' average scores led the entire county, outperforming nine schools for two consecutive academic years.• Developed a school library management system, enhancing literacy and promoting a culture of reading. Curated a collection of over 1,000 books to support the curriculum and ignite students' passion for learning. Facilitated a semester-long online intercultural English course with international educators, broadening students' global perspectives.Organized educational study tours to apply learning in real-world contexts.• Recruited over 30 college student volunteers worldwide from top colleges such as Tsinghua University and Peking University to serve as “Dream Mentors” and “Pen Friends” for elementary students. This program fostered meaningful social-emotional learning and supported students' emotional and intellectual growth.• Commended by county leaders with excellent teaching achievements and reported by Nanning Evening News, underscoring the impact of innovative teaching practices and dedication to student development. Selected to conduct model lessons at two additional schools as an exceptional educator in Guangxi, showcasing effective teaching methods and student-centered learning approaches that foster engagement and deep understanding.

Master'S Degree, Education

Advanced Coursework: Intermediate and Advanced Statistical Methods for Applied Education Research(A) ;Establishing Loving Spaces.

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics And Finance

Advanced Coursework: Calculus (90), Principles of Economics (87), Econometrics (88), Introductory Probability and Mathematical Statistics.