Xuan Birrer, MA
Learning Support Teacher at International School of Indiana- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Mandarin Native or bilingual proficiency
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Cantonese Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Concordia University IrvineAug, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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International School of Indiana
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Learning Support Teacher
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Aug 2021 - Present
•Provide tailored academic, behavioral, and instructional support for ISI Lower School Mandarin Track classrooms ranging from 3YO to Grade 5, resulting in overall smooth daily functions of each classroom by resolving and/or reducing educational challenges through one-on-one language support, social-emotional interventions, and instructional training for teachers •Served on the Student Care Team, took on extra classroom teaching hours, and stepped in as maternity-replacement Mandarin Teacher for Grade 1 in the beginning of 21-22 school year, gaining a deep understanding of how ISI functions and the IB curriculum Show less
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Early Learning Indiana
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Teacher
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Sep 2017 - Dec 2018
• Planned and implemented student-centered individual and group activities by assessing students’ learning progress and adhering to Indiana state standards, resulting in students’ growth in language, social, and motor development • Established strong parents-teachers communication by quickly building parent relationships and creating clear action plans for student development, resulting in measurable student growth and positive customer feedback • Assisted in center operations by teaching across student age groups, setting up for parent-teacher engagements and delivering outstanding customer service, resulting in smooth daily operations for the center Show less
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Connecticut Teacher’s Tutoring Association
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Watertown, CT
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International Student Mentor and Chinese Translator
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Nov 2015 - Oct 2016
• Created individualized student learning plans by collecting and analyzing student performance data from multiple sources, identifying skill and instructional needs, and implementing cross-cultural teaching methods, resulting in grade improvement for each student and increased independent learning ability • Led international students and host parents through the culture assimilation process by counseling and educating on cultural concepts and practices, resulting in faster culture adjustment for students Show less
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GrapeSEED English for Children
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Language Arts Teacher and Education Consultant
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Sep 2013 - May 2015
• Developed and implemented GrapeSEED curriculum for Pre-K/K students across 6 classes while creating individual learning plans for each student based on their progress, skill level, and learning style, resulting in all students achieving key course objectives • Tested creative instructional methods in class activities by introducing new techniques and analyzing student outcomes, resulting in the incorporation of new teaching methods into course lesson plans • Developed and implemented GrapeSEED curriculum for Pre-K/K students across 6 classes while creating individual learning plans for each student based on their progress, skill level, and learning style, resulting in all students achieving key course objectives • Tested creative instructional methods in class activities by introducing new techniques and analyzing student outcomes, resulting in the incorporation of new teaching methods into course lesson plans
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Hongbo International Education
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Shanghai City, China
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Art History Instructor
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Oct 2013 - Feb 2014
• Created a new Arts and Humanity curriculum by incorporating data-driven best teaching methods, resulting in school implementing new middle school and high school classes. • Redesigned art history class by integrating recommended teaching methods and teaching from perspective of artists, resulting in student scores beating the school average. • Created a new Arts and Humanity curriculum by incorporating data-driven best teaching methods, resulting in school implementing new middle school and high school classes. • Redesigned art history class by integrating recommended teaching methods and teaching from perspective of artists, resulting in student scores beating the school average.
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Central Connecticut State University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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TRiO Educational Talent Search Program Art Assistant and Academic Tutor
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Apr 2012 - May 2013
• Created a student progression tracking system by compiling a student record database, resulting in better college preparation for students in the New Britain School District. • Developed a new art component for the TRiO summer program by developing a course outline and coordinating sessions with local artists, resulting in 100% graduation of at risk students • Created a student progression tracking system by compiling a student record database, resulting in better college preparation for students in the New Britain School District. • Developed a new art component for the TRiO summer program by developing a course outline and coordinating sessions with local artists, resulting in 100% graduation of at risk students
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Education
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2020 - 2021
Northwestern University
Certificate, Museology/Museum Studies -
2013 - 2015
Concordia University Irvine
Master of Arts in International Studies, International Education -
2010 - 2013
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts, Art, concentration in Painting
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