Ph.D. Learning Technologies
May 2021 – May 2026University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Curriculum vitae
CV & Résumé
Highlights from the 2026 CV. Download the full PDF for the complete document.
Education
M.A. TESOL / Teaching Foreign Language (Chinese)
September 2009 – May 2011New York University, New York, NY
B.A. Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language; English Literature
September 2004 – July 2008Sichuan University, Sichuan, China
Selected Experience
DoDEA Grant Project Manager / Assistant Director of Chinese
November 2024 – PresentInternational Leadership of Texas
- Manage DoDEA grants with district finance and legal teams
- Organize camps, teacher training, and grant events
- Coach Chinese literacy instructors on instruction and technology
Research Assistant
August 2023 – May 2026University of North Texas
- Plan and conduct experiments; manage technology equipment
- Recruit participants and partner with organizations
- Collect and analyze data
Teaching Assistant
August 2023 – PresentUniversity of North Texas
Advanced Chinese Coach & DoDEA Grant Coordinator
July 2023 – November 2024International Leadership of Texas
High School Chinese Teacher
August 2017 – May 2023International Leadership of Texas
- Taught novice through AP Chinese (grades 9–12)
- Led Novice and AP curriculum for the district
- Teacher of the Year (ILTexas; Garland High School), 2021
Leadership
Chair, Immersive Reality SIG
July 2026 – PresentComputer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO)
Vice Chair, Immersive Reality SIG
May 2025 – July 2026CALICO
For publications and presentations, see Research and Presentations, or download the full PDF.