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Yuanyuan Li

Pittsford,NY

Summary

Dynamic ESL Teacher & International Coordinator at Northstar Christian Academy and skilled Software Engineer at Zhongke Technologies Co., Ltd. Expert in intercultural competence and technology integration, significantly enhancing student English proficiency and software usability. Demonstrated success in fostering cultural exchange and developing scalable web applications.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

ESL Teacher & International Coordinator

Northstar Christian Academy
09.2020 - 12.2022
  • Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
  • Developed a welcoming classroom environment that encouraged cultural exchange between students from diverse backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding and respect among classmates.
  • Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
  • Assist students in understanding and navigating the U.S. education system, school policies, and procedures.
  • Offer guidance on cultural adjustment, homesickness, and other challenges related to living and studying abroad.
  • Plan and conduct orientation programs for new international students and their families, covering topics such as school expectations, cultural norms, and available resources.
  • Coordinate with teachers, counselors, and administrators to monitor students’ academic performance and provide appropriate interventions or support when needed
  • Assist with the application and enrollment process for prospective international students.
  • Promote cultural awareness and understanding within the school community by organizing events and activities that highlight the diverse backgrounds of international students.
  • Advocate for the needs and concerns of international students within the school community.
  • Provide support in emergency situations involving international students, such as health issues, safety concerns, or family emergencies.

Software Engineer

Zhongke Technologies Co., Ltd
01.2010 - 12.2017
  • Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
  • Developed reusable components that significantly reduced development effort on multiple projects.
  • Enhanced user experience with intuitive interface design and responsive web applications.
  • Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software.
  • Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
  • Improved software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the code.
  • Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
  • Integrated new technologies into existing systems, increasing capabilities and improving overall performance.

Education

Master of Science - Counseling Education

SUNY Brockport
Rochester, NY
12.2025

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Rocket Force University of Engineering
Xi'an, China
06.2025

Master of Science - TESOL

Nazareth University
Pittsford, NY
05.2020

Skills

Empathy and patience

Student assessment

Classroom Management

Interactive Teaching

Intercultural competence

Technology Integration

Cross-cultural communication

Personalized Instruction

Cooperative Learning

Real-life Situations

Role-playing Activities

Building rapport

Group Discussions

Peer Feedback

Timeline

ESL Teacher & International Coordinator

Northstar Christian Academy
09.2020 - 12.2022

Software Engineer

Zhongke Technologies Co., Ltd
01.2010 - 12.2017

Master of Science - Counseling Education

SUNY Brockport

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Rocket Force University of Engineering

Master of Science - TESOL

Nazareth University
Yuanyuan Li