YUJING JEAN ZHANG
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Design & EdTech Intern
People Powered
08.2025 - Current
- Administered the TalentLMS environment for the "Climate Democracy Accelerator," ensuring seamless delivery for international cohorts by structuring complex course sessions and integrating global case studies (e.g., Uganda, Philippines).
- Engineered a scalable "Guide to Learning Portal" onboarding asset using Canva and ElevenLabs AI narration, solving technical synchronization challenges between mobile and desktop interfaces to reduce user friction.
- Optimized the offboarding workflow for the "Inclusive Democracy Accelerator" by analyzing learner data and automating certificate issuance, ensuring 100% tracking accuracy for program requirements.
- Iterated on course content for Sessions 1–9 based on post-program survey data, directly enhancing curriculum relevance and accessibility for diverse global learners.
Graduate Research Assistant (GenAI in Collaborative Learning)
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, USA
08.2024 - Current
- Co-authored the study "Contextualizing Trust: Designing Transparent Generative AI Systems," investigating user interaction with LLMs in collaborative educational settings.
- Designed and prototyped interface transparency features, such as "Model Cards" and "Evaluation Metrics," to help students critically evaluate AI outputs and reduce over-reliance on automated suggestions.
- Facilitated semi-structured focus groups with 22 graduate students across distinct disciplines (Pharmacy and Design) to validate design prototypes and gather qualitative user feedback.
- Conducted rigorous thematic analysis on user interaction transcripts, identifying critical factors such as "social transparency" and "instructor demonstration" that drive the adoption of AI tools in classrooms.
Educational Field Researcher & Teaching Assistant
Madeline's Catholic School (Field Study Site)
Berkeley, USA
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted immersive educational fieldwork at a local K-8 school during UCB exchange, acting as a Teaching Assistant to facilitate classroom management and support diverse learning needs.
- Assisted in delivering cross-cultural curriculum modules, documenting pedagogical strategies and student engagement patterns for comparative educational analysis.
Product Intern
Tomorrow Advancing Life (TAL)
Beijing, China
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional product teams to design and launch digital and physical K-12 language learning products, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards.
- Developed high-quality supplementary teaching assets, including interactive slide decks and handouts, which were deployed in live classrooms to enhance student engagement and instructional delivery.
New Media Operation Intern
Xuetang Online Technology (MOOC Platform)
Beijing, China
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Analyzed course usage metrics and user feedback to identify and correct content errors in exercise questions, directly optimizing the online learning experience for thousands of users.
- Spearheaded data-driven social media campaigns that achieved record-breaking engagement, with key promotional content ranking as "most viewed weekly" on the platform.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC01.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Language and Literature
Beijing Normal University
Beijing, China06.2024
Summer Session - Cultural Psychology, The Art of Making Meaning
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA08.2023
Skills
- Talent LMS
- Canvas
- MOOC Platform Operations
- Curriculum Development
- User Research
- Blended Learning
- ElevenLabs
- ChatGPT
- Claude
- Gemini
- PlayHT
- AI-Assisted Content Creation
- Adobe Photoshop
- Final Cut Pro
- Canva
- Figma
- Qualitative Research
- Focus Group Facilitation
- User Experience Research
Leadership Experience
Student Union, College of Chinese Language & Literature (BNU), Beijing, China, Director of Publicity Department, 09/21, 09/22, Directed the end-to-end execution of the 'Master of Literature' cultural program, managing concept generation, visual design, and campus-wide distribution strategies., Led a design team in producing over 10 promotional assets for major university events, resulting in a 2x year-over-year increase in product sales and student participation.
Timeline
Instructional Design & EdTech Intern
People Powered
08.2025 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant (GenAI in Collaborative Learning)
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
08.2024 - Current
Educational Field Researcher & Teaching Assistant
Madeline's Catholic School (Field Study Site)
06.2023 - 07.2023
Product Intern
Tomorrow Advancing Life (TAL)
02.2023 - 06.2023
New Media Operation Intern
Xuetang Online Technology (MOOC Platform)
06.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Educational Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Language and Literature
Beijing Normal University
Summer Session - Cultural Psychology, The Art of Making Meaning
University of California, Berkeley