Biyang (Yana) Yu
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Dynamic instructor and student worker with a proven track record at Samford University Library and Florida State University, excelling in student engagement and database entry. Leveraged research and team collaboration skills to enhance educational content and library operations. Achieved significant improvements in information verification and student learning outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Worker
Samford University Library
05.2024 - Current
- Worked in the Microfilming Lab and Special Collection Department to assist preserve historical documents and other office functionality.
- Worked for the Inter Library Loan Department to facilitate book circulation and weeding process.
- Assisted cataloging process in the Cataloging Department.
Student Worker
Beeson Divinity School Media Lab
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Collected, arranged, and input media information into database system.
- Trimmed videos and audios of classes and sermons for various media purposes.
- Assisted maintain and facilitate the workflow of the classroom/chapel digital and media services.
Instructor
Florida State University School of Information
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Teacher's Assistant
Florida State University
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Library And Information Science
Nankai University
Tianjin, ChinaBachelor of Science - Social Psychology
Nankai University
Tianjin, ChinaPh.D. - Information Science
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLMaster of Arts - Divinity
Samford University
Birmingham, AL03.2025
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Database entry
- Office Support
- Information Verification
- Business communication
- File Maintenance
- Research and analysis
- Team Collaboration
- Technical Support
- Data Entry
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Student Worker
Samford University Library
05.2024 - Current
Student Worker
Beeson Divinity School Media Lab
10.2023 - 02.2024
Instructor
Florida State University School of Information
08.2016 - 08.2020
Teacher's Assistant
Florida State University
08.2014 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Library And Information Science
Nankai University
Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology
Nankai University
Ph.D. - Information Science
Florida State University
Master of Arts - Divinity
Samford University
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