Dongyue Lyu (Echo)
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Culturally adept Mandarin immersion educator with a sociology-focused approach to special education and student-centered instruction. Skilled in delivering personalized learning experiences that drive both academic excellence and social development. Passionate about embracing Chinese culture and empowering globally-minded learners through holistic education and sociological understanding.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Autism Support Teacher
Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong
Shanghai, China
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided full-time, individualized support to a student with autism, focusing on academic, social, and emotional development.
- Delivered personalized emotional and social guidance, helping the student navigate challenges, recognize emotions, build self-regulation skills, and enhance social interactions with peers.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment by supporting the social-emotional needs of the entire class, encouraging empathy, cooperation, and respect among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and support teams to design and implement strategies that promote a balanced, student-centered learning experience.
- Ensured student safety and well-being through active supervision during all school activities.
- Maintained clear communication with staff and parents, offering regular updates on the student's progress, social development, and overall classroom dynamics.
Private Tutor
Self-employeed
San Francisco, CA And China
04.2021 - Current
- Designed and delivered personalized Mandarin language and bilingual math lessons, incorporating Pinyin, handwriting, sentence building, and reading comprehension.
- Conducted creative and immersive learning activities, such as beach adventures, pottery making, and themed playdates, to enhance language acquisition and student engagement.
- Leveraged educational technology to provide standards-based literacy and language instruction, adapting lessons to meet each student’s individual needs.
- Maintained detailed tutoring records to tailor instruction and provided parents with regular updates on their child’s progress, fostering strong cross-cultural relationships.
Au Pair
Au Pair Care
San Francisco, CA
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Developed children’s bilingual abilities in Mandarin through immersive conversations and activities, reinforcing language skills and cultural understanding.
- Managed behavior with positive reinforcement and developmentally appropriate discipline techniques.
- Introduced educational games and activities to support learning, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, while maintaining a safe and sanitized environment.
- Established structured routines, balancing active play and instruction to support children's growth, and strengthened relationships with both children and parents.
Education
Associate of Arts - Sociology
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2024
Associate of Arts - Business English
Qilu Normal University
Jinan, China06.2018
Skills
- Interactive Teaching
- Student Engagement
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Autism Support Teacher
Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong
08.2022 - 12.2022
Private Tutor
Self-employeed
04.2021 - Current
Au Pair
Au Pair Care
12.2018 - 01.2021
Associate of Arts - Sociology
City College of San Francisco
Associate of Arts - Business English
Qilu Normal University