PreK Mandarin Lead Teacher

• Jul 2021 - Present

Elementary School Intern

• Sep 2020 - Jul 2021

· Established positive relationships with 26 Fourth-grade students through consistent communication and interaction· Appointed Lead Teacher for the entire classroom as well as small groups to stimulate growth in subjects including English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Mandarin Chinese.· Created lesson plans, conducted student assessments, led morning meetings, and graded assignments· Interpretted and implement International Baccalaureate -planner throughout inquiry learning units· Included scaffolded and structural lessons to meet students’ varying learning needs· Participated in providing oral feedback on student behavior and academic performance in Parent/Teacher Conferences· Partook in all-staff meetings, grade-level meetings and district-provided professional development, with topics including self-regulation, remote learning, and learning motivation Show less

3rd-4th grade Lead Teacher

• Sep 2018 - Present

· Design and establish Chinese curricular learning expectations and goals for Fourth-grade Chinese heritage students · Interact with parents to ascertain their learning objectives and incorporate these into lesson plans · Expand student experience of Chinese culture by assigning various individual tasks such as research, introducing historical literature, and building traditional crafts · Design and direct Fourth-grade participation in the Annual Chinese Cultural Spring Festival event conducted within the local community Show less

Research Assistant

• Oct 2019 - Present

· Contribute to a collaborative research group on a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-Funded initiative entitled Launch into Education About Pharmacology (LEAP) /Pathways · Collaborated and presented a group research project, Examining how Teachers Both Support and Undermine Students’ Self-efficacy with six team members to faculty and fellow students. · Contribute to a collaborative research group on a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-Funded initiative entitled Launch into Education About Pharmacology (LEAP) /Pathways · Collaborated and presented a group research project, Examining how Teachers Both Support and Undermine Students’ Self-efficacy with six team members to faculty and fellow students.

Graduate Program Assistant

• Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

- helped new international teaching assistants (ITAs) to learn responsibilities and social interaction with students - introduced learning experiences and cultural perspectives of undergraduate and graduate students at MSU for new international teaching assistants - facilitated active discussions on different platforms for international teaching assistants to practice using their English language skills - designed weekly event flyers for group social activities - communicated with program assistants, leader, and coordinator for program goals and focuses. Show less

Chinese Language Tutor

• Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

· Tutored 23 students from K-12th Grade in Chinese communication skills including reading, writing, vocabulary-building, and speaking via virtual learning, on a one-on-one basis · Adapted method of teaching key skills, including active listening, patience, and creative thinking, to individual student learning needs and built a trusting relationship with students · Co-created communication tool through a partnership with four teachers to ensure consistency of student learning materials among teachers and lessons · Enhanced student language skills by devising word recognition strategies, selecting text and videos to foster comprehension and implementing sentence-generating practices Show less

Student Teacher

• Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

Managed a classroom of 16 four-year-old students under the direction of supervising teacher Upheld Michigan Department of Education Standards and MSU Children’s Curriculum in all lesson designs Contributed to all students obtaining a higher skills rating based on Children Observation Record (COR) Advantage Scoring through consistent skill-building practice Spearheaded initiative encompassing the inviting of selected MSU College of Theatre faculty to extend children’s knowledge in dance and physical health through customized dance lessons Aided head teachers and fellow student staff in the Infant, Toddler and Preschool classrooms by interacting with children and supporting classroom routine such as transition times and small group activities Show less

Intercultural Aide

• Aug 2017 - May 2018

• Worked in the residence halls, interact and help students make successful social, cultural, and academic transitions at MSU • Offered and supported students on-campus services, resources, personnel, and peers • Planned and facilitated weekly Multi-Racial Unity Living Experience Round Table Discussion • Crossed differences among cultural backgrounds and build social awareness in the community • Worked in the residence halls, interact and help students make successful social, cultural, and academic transitions at MSU • Offered and supported students on-campus services, resources, personnel, and peers • Planned and facilitated weekly Multi-Racial Unity Living Experience Round Table Discussion • Crossed differences among cultural backgrounds and build social awareness in the community

Finance Team Member

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

Teaching Assistant

• Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

- teaching assistant for English as Second Language course set (classrooms vary from 4-year-old to 5th grade) - assist with teachers of promoting and advertising course description for customers (parents and students) - documenting students homework, and in-class performance - providing feedback to parents via phone call - communicate with full-time teachers, supervisors, and managers - teaching assistant for English as Second Language course set (classrooms vary from 4-year-old to 5th grade) - assist with teachers of promoting and advertising course description for customers (parents and students) - documenting students homework, and in-class performance - providing feedback to parents via phone call - communicate with full-time teachers, supervisors, and managers

MSU Food Service Department Assistant

• Oct 2016 - May 2017

Prepared, cooked, and served food in dining halls Communicated with managers, supervisors, and team members Coordinated job assignments with supervisors Prepared, cooked, and served food in dining halls Communicated with managers, supervisors, and team members Coordinated job assignments with supervisors