Xinyi Xu
Rochester,MI
Summary
Highly accomplished education and EdTech leader with 7 years of impactful classroom experience and over 10 years of progressive leadership. I drive instructional excellence, student growth, and organizational impact through K-8 dual language immersion, competency-based learning (CBL), and comprehensive curriculum development. As Chief Schools Officer at Level Learning, I lead national strategy for data-driven, skill-based literacy platforms, significantly supporting nearly two-thirds of all K-8 Mandarin immersion programs in the US, alongside multilingual initiatives. My expertise encompasses adapting models like Summit Learning and Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL), designing robust teacher professional development, and fostering inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments through strategic leadership, hands-on implementation, and cross-divisional collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Schools Officer
Level Learning
, Remote
07.2022 - Current
- Led national strategy and implementation of a data-driven, skill-based, objective mastery-based language and literacy platform, including support for nearly two-thirds of all K-8 Mandarin immersion programs in the US, impacting student growth across numerous school systems nationwide.
- Directed the national launch and implementation support for a new language arts core curriculum, driving widespread adoption to enhance literacy instruction and student outcomes.
- Directly coached school/district leaders on setting program implementation goals, benchmarks, training plans, and long-term curriculum programming, ensuring high-fidelity implementation.
- Provided hands-on and virtual implementation support across 20+ states (e.g., CA, UT, NC, CO, NY), conducting in-classroom demonstrations, observations, and feedback sessions with instructional teams and leaders to improve pedagogical practices.
- Managed and developed diverse internal coaching teams (Mandarin, Spanish, English native) for high-fidelity professional learning and instructional support.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with product, content, and development teams, integrating feedback from instructional teams, students, and families to enhance platform features and learning experiences.
Director of Customer Success
Level Learning
, Remote
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Launched and scaled the platform's implementation success from inception, leading the establishment of initial teacher coaching, training, and support frameworks in close collaboration with the CEO to drive high-fidelity program adoption and improve learning outcomes.
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Yu Ming Charter School
Oakland, USA
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Directed the entire K-8 faculty professional learning, designing comprehensive, year-long strategic plans for staff development across diverse pedagogical domains (e.g., content, SEL, MTSS).
- Oversaw the school-wide implementation of Competency-Based Learning (CBL) through the Graduate Profile & Defense initiative, which drove K-8 curriculum revision and culminated in student-led conferences.
- Initiated and led the adaptation of Summit Learning and PBLL for middle school immersion, designing curricula focused on explicit cognitive skill development.
- Led training and adaptation of Responsive Classroom and Valor's Compass models, effectively navigating cultural nuances to foster holistic development across diverse faculty.
Director of Lower School
Yu Ming Charter School
Oakland, USA
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Managed all aspects of lower school operations, cultivating a positive and inclusive learning culture through extensive staff, student, and family engagement.
- Provided academic and instructional leadership, including direct supervision, evaluation, and mentoring of faculty to ensure pedagogical excellence.
- Served as a key member of the school's leadership team, collaborating across all divisions to strategically ensure curriculum continuity, seamless student transitions, and alignment with overarching school goals.
Chinese Program Coordinator
Yu Ming Charter School
Oakland, USA
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Directed instructional program, curriculum, and assessment for K-8 Chinese Immersion, mentoring teaching staff.
- Led professional development initiatives for staff on curriculum, assessment, and instructional best practices.
Lead Immersion Teacher
Yu Ming Charter School
Oakland, USA
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Served as a homeroom teacher for primary grades, delivering Mandarin dual immersion instruction across primary and upper grades.
- Functioned as a Middle School Advisor, implementing middle school advisory curriculum to support student social-emotional development.
- Mentored new teachers, led curriculum development, and fostered parent communication.
Kindergarten Chinese Immersion Teacher
Forest Hills Public Schools
Greater Grand Rapids, USA
08.2009 - 06.2012
- Planned and implemented state-standards compliant, content-based immersion curriculum.
- Collaborated with a bilingual team on curriculum design and professional development initiatives, contributing to program enhancement.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Michigan State University
01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
East China Normal University
01.2009
Skills
- Educational Leadership: Strategic Planning, Program Development, Faculty Supervision & Coaching, Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program Leadership, School Operations, Change Management, Cultural Competence
- Curriculum & Pedagogy: Mandarin Immersion, EL Support, CCSS/NGSS, ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL), SEL Integration (Compass, Responsive Classroom, Summit Habits of Success), Data-Driven Instruction, Competency-Based Learning Model Implementation
- Relationship & Community Building: Parent & Family Engagement, Cross-Divisional Collaboration, National Partnerships, Multicultural Team Leadership, DEI Implementation
- Technology & Data: EdTech Platform Implementation, Data Analysis, Learning Management Systems, Curriculum Data Management
Certification
- California Administrative Credential, 07/18
- California Elementary Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential with Bilingual Authorization (K-12 Mandarin)
- Michigan Teaching Credential (K-12 Mandarin)
- Certified Chinese Rater for SOPA, ELLOPA, 04/17
Awards
2019 National Blue Ribbon School & 2020 California Distinguished School, Yu Ming Charter School, (under leadership)
Selected Presentations And Professional Learning
- Frequent Presenter, National education conferences (Startalk, NCLC, ACTFL) on DLI, CBL, technology, and literacy.
- Advanced Training, OPI, PBLL, Relay Coaching, Responsive Classroom, Valor's Compass, Summit Learning.
- Key Presentations, "Systematic and Explicit Oral Language and Writing Instruction" (FABE 2023), "Biliteracy Growth for Multilingual Learners" (VADLEN 2023), "Technology Integration and PBL in Middle School Chinese Programs" (NCLC 2019).
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Chief Schools Officer
Level Learning
07.2022 - Current
Director of Customer Success
Level Learning
07.2021 - 07.2022
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Yu Ming Charter School
07.2019 - 07.2021
Director of Lower School
Yu Ming Charter School
07.2017 - 06.2019
Chinese Program Coordinator
Yu Ming Charter School
06.2016 - 06.2017
Lead Immersion Teacher
Yu Ming Charter School
08.2012 - 06.2016
Kindergarten Chinese Immersion Teacher
Forest Hills Public Schools
08.2009 - 06.2012
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
East China Normal University