EDUCATOR. SPEAKER. ALWAYS A LEARNER.
Helping people find their voice.
In the classroom. And beyond.
Colorado educator, department chair, and TEDx speaker. Bringing language, connection, and a little curiosity to everything I do.
01 / AN IDEA WORTH SHARING
From the classroom to the TEDx stage
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TEDxYouth@Vail
Language comes to life when we use it to connect. In my TEDxYouth@Vail talk, I explore learning beyond the classroom and bringing more fun into the process.
Explore the talk on TED02 / THE WORK
Download résuméI teach English Language Development and composition, lead an ELD department, and work with adult English learners.
My background connects language education, Chinese–English translation, and public speaking—with a focus on helping multilingual learners communicate and participate.
TEDx Vail speaker & coach
ELD / Composition Teacher & ELD Department Chair
Teach academic English and written communication in classes of 10–30 students. Support multilingual learners, lead department collaboration, and organize activities that encourage student participation.
Adult English Instructor · Part-time
Support adult learners in developing their English communication skills through language instruction.
Chinese Teacher · Full-time
Taught Chinese language to high school students in Colorado.
THE FOUNDATION
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION
English Language Arts teaching license
CU Denver Aspire Teacher Program
DELE B2 Spanish certification
MASTER’S DEGREE · 2018
Tianjin Foreign Studies University
Specialization in Chinese–English translation theory and practice
BACHELOR’S DEGREE · 2014
Southwest University of Science and Technology, China
03 / A LITTLE MORE LUCY
Life beyond the lesson plan
A few moments away from the classroom: a microphone, a climbing wall, a mountain view, and excellent company.
