Xinwei Dong
San Diego,USA
Summary
Dedicated classroom aide specializing in K-5 student engagement within diverse educational settings. Engages students through creative hands-on activities, fostering positive relationships and enhancing learning. Bilingual communication skills support effective interactions with students and staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicum
Ohlone Elementary School
Palo Alto, CA
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Observe and support a K/1 Chinese immersion classroom of 22 students to gain hands-on teaching experience
- Review and check student work to support academic progress and learning
- Engage students in hands-on activities such as making a monthly calendar and other arts and crafts to promote creativity and development
- Organize and prepare student work for weekly take-home folders and classroom displays
- Build positive and trusting relationships with students, school staff, and mentor teachers to contribute to a welcoming classroom environment
Reading Tutor
Reading Partners
Oakland, CA
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Provide one-on-one weekly one-hour tutor sessions to an elementary school student to support literacy and reading skills at a Beginning Reader Level 11
- Teach and reinforce phonics skills and help students apply them in words and sentences
- Document session notes after each meeting, recording students' progress, strengths, and challenges
Practicum
De Anza College Child Development Center
Cupertino, CA
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Competed 5 hours per week in a Chinese immersion preschool classroom of approximately 20 children
- Built positive relationships with children through daily interaction, conversation, and play
- Assisted with classroom activities and supported children’s learning and development
- Designed and implemented an original art lesson plan activity for the class
Practicum
Footprints Early Education Center
Cupertino, CA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Contributed 10 hours per week in Chinese immersion preschool classroom of 25 children, enhancing language exposure and cultural understanding
- Designed and implemented an original math activity lesson plan for two groups of 5 students
- Guided children through daily classroom activities and lunchtime routines, fostering self-sufficiency and strengthening relationships through hands-on support and positive reinforcement
- Supervised and engaged children during nap time to ensure a safe and restful environment
- Supported children during outdoor play time to promote physical activity and enhance social development through interactive engagement
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Child and Adolescent Development
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-2026
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Child Development
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA06-2024
Some College (No Degree) - International Trade Practice
Shandong Foreign Trade Vocational College
No. 201 Jufeng Road, Licang District, Qingdao06-2017
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Bilingual in Mandarin and English
- Communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- President’s Scholar and Dean’s Scholar, San Jose State University (2024-2025).
Timeline
Practicum
Ohlone Elementary School
02.2026 - 05.2026
Reading Tutor
Reading Partners
02.2026 - 05.2026
Practicum
De Anza College Child Development Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
Practicum
Footprints Early Education Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Child and Adolescent Development
San Jose State University
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Child Development
De Anza College
Some College (No Degree) - International Trade Practice
Shandong Foreign Trade Vocational College