Qianhui Xu
Chevy Chase,MD
Summary
Dynamic educator and advisor with cross-cultural background and rich experience in documentary production and technical advising, including impactful self-employed instructor role and lecturer role at American University. Excelled in developing innovative curricula and enhancing student engagement through expert cinematography and interpersonal skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative and Technical Advisor
Self-employeed
08.2024 - Current
- Provided creative direction and technical advice to DC based printmakers and San Francisco based drama therapists on their exhibitions and healing activities.
- Assessed client needs, devising tailored solutions that aligned with their unique objectives and constraints.
- Designed training curricula for drama therapists to equip them with necessary filming skills.
Online Backpack Documentary Course Instructor
Self-employeed
10.2023 - Current
- Lectured the history and aesthetics of documentary, as well as the short documentary development.
- Elaborated non-fiction cinematography, audio recording and lighting techniques.
- Displayed the operation of DSLR cameras and mobile phone filming software.
- Mentored students to construct a story outline, develop a reasonable shooting schedule, and eventually finish the production of a short project.
- Provided critiques and revision suggestions to students.
Assistant Lecturer
American University
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Lectured lab session under course 'Film and Video Production 1'.
- Guided undergraduates to use cameras, sound recording equipment and editing soft-wares to achieve their story-telling goals.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design effective curriculum, resulting in better alignment of course objectives.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Participated in professional development workshops and conferences to continuously improve teaching skills and stay current with industry trends.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, participation, assignments, and grades while adhering to strict confidentiality standards.
- Provided constructive and timely feedback to students to advise on areas of concern and suggest improvements.
- Managed a diverse classroom effectively by addressing individual needs and fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere.
Teaching Assistant
American University School Of Communication
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Enhanced students' understanding of complex mathematical concepts with interactive teaching methods.
- Provided support during laboratory experiments, ensuring safe and educational environment for students.
- Managed classroom technology, enabling seamless integration of digital resources into teaching.
- Contributed to positive learning environment by addressing individual student needs, promoting equity and inclusion.
- Assisted in organization of school events, enhancing school community and student experience.
English as a Second Language Teacher
New Channel International Education Group Limited
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Educated students in basics of English grammar, test tips and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established strong rapport with students, parents, and fellow educators, fostering positive relationships within the school community.
- Coordinated special events celebrating linguistic diversity within the school community, fostering an inclusive atmosphere for all learners.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Film And Media Arts
American University
Washington, DC05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Zhejiang Sci-Tech University
Hangzhou, China06.2020
Skills
- Documentary Producing and Production
- Cinematography and Lighting
- Film Directing and Writing
- Motion Graphic Design
- Class Design
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
Accomplishments
- Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Best Documentary Short Nominee "500 Miles Away From Home"(2024) Montreal Women Film Festival.
- Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Official Selection "500 Miles Away From Home"(2024) Aporia International Village Film Festival.
- Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Official Selection "500 Miles Away From Home"(2024) UFVA Conference.
- Producer/Director/Editor: Semi-finalist "Dongting Village" (2023) Crossroads International Short Film Festival.
- Producer/Director/Editor: Quarter-Finalist "Dongting Village" (2023) Canada Shorts - Canadian & International Short Film Fest.
- Producer/Director/Editor: Official Selection "Dongting Village" (2023) Magica Cinémathèque.
- Producer/Director/Editor: Official Selection "Dongting Village" (2023) 2024 UFVA Conference.
- Cinematographer: People's Choice Award Nominee "Hot Rocks and Pretty Trash, Living off the Grid."(2023) KINO Short Film Festival.
- Cinematographer: Official Selection "Hot Rocks and Pretty Trash, Living off the Grid."(2023) 2024 UFVA Conference.
- Cinematographer: Group Art Exhibitor "Closet Blues" (2023) Existence As Protest: The Art of Trans, Queer, and Gender Expansive Experience, Rhizome DC.
- Script Supervisor: The Best Opera Film of Chinese Golden Rooster Award "The Daughter of Dunhuang" (2022).
Community Screening
Nov/2024 Chinese-American Planning Council, New York, NY.
Oct/2024 706 Community San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.
Oct/2024 706 Community DC, Washington, DC.
July/2024 Rhizome DC, Tacoma, DC.
Guest Speaking Event
Feb/2025 New York University Drama Therapy Annual Research Symposium, New York, NY.
Aug/2024 American University Film Program Summer Boot Camp, Washington, DC.
Publications
Qianhui Xu, "Constructing the Marketing Channel of Chinese Opera Films from the Perspective of Communication", 2018 International Conference on Humanities Education and Social Science.
Chenggan Xu, Qianhui Xu, "The Potential of Developing New Energy Auto Industry in 'Capital of Hydro Power' ", ICEESD 2018.
Chenggan Xu, Qianhui Xu, "Structure of Environmental Friendly Traffic System", ICEEP 2016.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Creative and Technical Advisor
Self-employeed
08.2024 - Current
Online Backpack Documentary Course Instructor
Self-employeed
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Lecturer
American University
09.2022 - 05.2024
Teaching Assistant
American University School Of Communication
08.2021 - 08.2022
English as a Second Language Teacher
New Channel International Education Group Limited
05.2019 - 09.2019
Master of Fine Arts - Film And Media Arts
American University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Zhejiang Sci-Tech University
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