Yu Liu
Oakland,CA
Summary
Passionate and empathetic teacher with 7 years of experience teaching elementary students in multiple subjects in Chinese immersion setting in a diverse community as well as 2 years of experience teaching Chinese language and culture to multi age students in a public school setting. Specialized in teaching Chinese literacy and creating positive learning environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Classroom Teacher and Teacher Coach
Yu Ming Charter School
07.2017 - Current
- Provided weekly coaching meeting and support to coachees to build their capacity and understanding of core instructional practices.
- Participated in school wide walkthroughs to observe and provide feedback on quality of instruction.
- Developed and implemented CCSS and NGSS aligned units of study and lessons that build and integrate rigorous, hands-on, inquiry-based and student-centered learning in Chinese language arts, math, and science.
- Differentiated instruction to students from multi-cultural background to ensure student mastery of academic skills.
- Assessed student achievement by providing formative assessments during class, as well as administrating school wide and state wide standardized summative assessments.
- Collected and analyzed student data report, using data driven inquiry to make strategic planning and set goals to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues, families and administrators to support student learning.
- Established positive and inclusive classroom culture and implement a variety of classroom management techniques.
- Participated in designing school wide skill-related Graduated Profile with rubrics.
Chinese and Social Study Teacher-K&1st Grade
Dexter Community Schools
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Developed Chinese language curriculum for Kindergarten and 1st grade.
- Designed units and lessons with objectives in Chinese and Social Studies aligned to state standards and ACTFL.
- Integrated technology into lessons to engage young learners.
- Implemented efficient behavior management system, creating positive learning environment.
- Provided modifications, using multiple teaching strategies for learners from wide range of backgrounds, including ELL, students with IEPs and gifted learners
- Monitored students' academic and behavioral performance, communicated with classroom teachers and families.
Middle and High School ELL/ESL Teacher
Dexter Community Schools
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Communicated with ELL/ESL Coordinator and Counselor, making plans for supporting ELL/ESL students.
- Designed appropriate instructions for ELL/ESL students based on academic assessment results.
- Provided Push-in and Pull-out instructions for ELL/ESL students in content areas.
- Administrated Web based WIDA language assessment system for ELL/ESL students.
- Updated students' performance, communicating with subject teachers, academic counselors, and administrators.
- Communicated with students and families, creating respectful and safe environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Oakland University
Rochester, MI07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Chongqing Normal University
Chongqing, China06.2013
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Classroom management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Effective Communication
- Lesson and Curriculum Designing
Accomplishments
- Presenter of 2022 NCLC Breakout Session - Embracing Student Agency in Writing: Expertise from two coasts, Apr. 23, 2022
- Presenter of Level Learning Writing Webinar - What does an excellent writing lesson look like, Jan.20, 2022
- Presenter of Level Learning Writing Webinar - Plan Your Next Unit with Teacher Leaders, Dec.2, 2021
- Presenter of CELIN@Asia Society Master Webinar Series - Guided Reading-Deepening the Love of Reading While Creating Independent Readers, Feb. 6, 2021
Certification
- California Single Subject Teaching Credential - Chinese Mandarin(Waiting for CTC Clearance Process)
- Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate - Chinese Mandarin (FR) K-12
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency - Mandarin (Superior)
- The People's Republic of China Teacher Certification
Timeline
Lead Classroom Teacher and Teacher Coach
Yu Ming Charter School
07.2017 - Current
Chinese and Social Study Teacher-K&1st Grade
Dexter Community Schools
09.2015 - 06.2017
Middle and High School ELL/ESL Teacher
Dexter Community Schools
09.2015 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Oakland University
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Chongqing Normal University
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