XIAQING CHANG
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Doctor of Education with 10+ years of experience in K–12 and university education, specializing in middle school mathematics instruction and student engagement. Regional Science Fair Second Place Teacher Award recipient who coached students to earn 12 first-place medals and a Special Computer Engineering Award. Skilled in differentiated instruction, classroom management, curriculum planning, and building students’ mathematical confidence and critical thinking skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math & STEM Teacher
Harmony Science Academy
TX
04.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated proficiency in basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and fractions.
- Mentored students in leadership, responsibility, and collaborative problem-solving.
- Organized student participation in STEM competitions and performance-based assessments.
- Ensured compliance with state educational standards for mathematics courses.
Part-time Professor
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
07.2023 - 05.2025
- Part-time Chinese instructor at Texas Tech University developing engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs in Chinese speaking.
Bilingual Math Teacher - Chinese & Math Instructor
Plano Elementary School
Bowling Green, KY
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Private math tutor after school, to improve the design and implementation of training math courses.
- Instructed students in Chinese language, culture, and history by assigning reading material, written assignments, and hands-on projects.
Bilingual Math Teacher - Chinese & Math Instructor
Stuart Pepper Middle School
Brandenburg, KY
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by encouraging active participation from students.
- Ensured compliance with state educational standards for mathematics courses.
Bilingual Math Teacher - Chinese & Math Instructor
Central High School
Knoxville, TN
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Taught Chinese 3 days a week. use technology to enhance student Chinese language learning.
- Sub math problems 2 days a week. Prepared high-quality lessons to teach students step-by-step problem-solving
Education
Doctor of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Carson-Newman University
Tennessee05-2024
Master of Arts - Teaching English as a Second Language
Carson-Newman University
Tennessee05-2021
Skills
- Second Place Teacher Award Winner：Coach students to win multiple first-place medals at the Lubbock Regional Science Fair
- Published Research: Effective Social-Emotional Learning Strategies in the Online University Classroom — cited in peer-reviewed literature , focusing on online higher education pedagogy and SEL integration
- Published Research: Game-Based Learning in ESL Classrooms: A Focus on Gimkit and Other Apps — cited in academic work ,Discoverable in academic databases indicating emerging research impact examining the impact of game-based learning tools on ESL student engagement and vocabulary acquisition
Certification
- Texas Educator Certification: Mathematics 4–8
- Texas Educator Certification: Teaching English as Second Language Supplemental, grades 4-8
- Kentucky Educator Certification: Professional Certificate For Teaching English As A Second Language, All Grades
- Texas A&M University: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate Program
- PLTW Gateway Certified Instructor - Automation & Robotics& Computer Science for innovators & Makers
- Project Lead The Way - Launch Program Certification
Timeline
Math & STEM Teacher
Harmony Science Academy
04.2025 - Current
Part-time Professor
Texas Tech University
07.2023 - 05.2025
Bilingual Math Teacher - Chinese & Math Instructor
Plano Elementary School
06.2021 - 05.2023
Bilingual Math Teacher - Chinese & Math Instructor
Stuart Pepper Middle School
05.2020 - 05.2021
Bilingual Math Teacher - Chinese & Math Instructor
Central High School
09.2018 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Teaching English as a Second Language
Carson-Newman University
Doctor of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Carson-Newman University