Yihan Xie
Long Island City,NY
Summary
I am a Master’s student in Clinical Psychology at Columbia University with training in educational psychology and K–12 practice. Skilled in effective communication and collaboration with parents, teachers, and interdisciplinary teams to support children’s emotional regulation and classroom engagement. Experienced in quantitative and qualitative data analysis (SPSS, surveys, interviews) and translating research findings into evidence-based, inclusive interventions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher
Integrative Project: School Engagement Following A
, NY
12.2025 - Current
- Conducted a comprehensive literature synthesis on adversity, school engagement, and resilience, generating an integrated conceptual framework.
- Independently designed a research proposal and translated findings into classroom‑based strategies to enhance student engagement and psychological resilience.
Core Research Member
Research Project: Factors Influencing Faculty and
(Remote, Ningbo, China)
09.2024 - Current
- Designed and administered theory-driven surveys (200+ valid responses), and conducted regression and correlational analyses in SPSS to identify key predictors of technology adoption.
- Led qualitative interviews and thematic coding with 20 faculty members and students; integrated mixed-methods findings to strengthen validity and inform an innovative behavioral framework.
- Co-authored the project’s interim research report, and contributed to a novel perspective on educational technology use beyond instrumental models.
Teaching Assistant
McKinley–Brighton Elementary School
Syracuse, New York
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Graded assignments, prepared differentiated instructional materials, and provided timely, constructive feedback to students and parents.
- Identified two students at risk for attention difficulties through systematic classroom observation and collaborated with special education staff to design individualized support plans.
- Successfully implemented individualized behavioral interventions to improve students’ attention regulation and classroom engagement.
Teacher
Jowonio Daycare Center
Syracuse, NY
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Applied principles of positive psychology (positive reinforcement, modeling) to promote prosocial behavior and positive classroom norms.
- Effectively managed more than 10 acute emotional conflicts using empathy-based communication and cognitive reappraisal strategies, maintaining a supportive learning environment.
- Provided parents with professional guidance on separation anxiety and emotional adjustment based on cognitive and positive psychology frameworks; received consistently positive feedback.
Teaching Assistant
Jamesville–Dewitt Elementary School
Syracuse, New York
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted in designing and implementing project-based learning activities and independently managed classroom multimedia and digital instructional equipment.
- Implemented behavior reinforcement systems (e.g., token economy), increasing students’ active participation and voluntary classroom interaction by approximately 20% within one semester.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Columbia University
New York (City), NY05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05-2024
Skills
- Behavioral observation and systematic documentation
- Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies
- Emotion regulation techniques (empathy, cognitive reappraisal)
- Parents - school communication and basic counseling skills
- Quantitative and qualitative data analysis (SPSS)
- Survey design and thematic interview coding
- Experimental protocol implementation and behavioral data screening
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel—data visualization, PowerPoint—academic presentations)
- Educational AI tools and applications
- Languages: Mandarin Chinese (native, Putonghua Level 2-A); English (fluent); Korean (conversational)
Timeline
Researcher
Integrative Project: School Engagement Following A
12.2025 - Current
Core Research Member
Research Project: Factors Influencing Faculty and
09.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant
McKinley–Brighton Elementary School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Teacher
Jowonio Daycare Center
07.2023 - 08.2023
Teaching Assistant
Jamesville–Dewitt Elementary School
09.2021 - 11.2021
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Syracuse University