Lucia Wei
Educator | Curriculum Developer | Instructional Designer
Email | luciaweiluyao@gmail.com
Phone | 434-229-1698

| Learning should feel less like a chore and more like an adventure.
Education
M.Ed., Educational Technology – University of Delaware
B.S., Early Childhood Education – Temple University
Relevant Experience
Early Learning Center of University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Substitute Teacher | Nov 2024 – Aug 2025
• Collaborated with full-time teachers to maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
- Observed and assessed student engagement to inform instructional strategies and classroom management.
Koo Chinese Academy, Basking Ridge, NJ
Chinese Teacher & Curriculum Designer | June-Dec 2023
• Designed project-based, interactive modules integrating technology to enhance student engagement.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate digital platforms into the language curriculum for both in-person and remote learners.
• Utilized graphics tablets to teach and provide real-time feedback on students’ Chinese character writing during online lessons.
• Managed instruction, assignments, and students’ progress tracking using Google Classroom as an LMS.
Dr. Tanner G. Duckrey School, Philadelphia, PA
Student Teacher (1st Grade) | Aug. 2022 – Apr. 2023
• Designed and delivered interactive literacy, writing, and math lessons using smart board and online manipulatives.
• Guided students in using Chromebooks and online learning platforms to build digital fluency.
Isaac A Sheppard School, Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Student Teacher (1st Grade) | Sep. 2021 – Apr. 2022
• Co-designed and delivered math and science lessons using interactive whiteboard technology.
• Used ClassDojo to support classroom management, student engagement, and digital progress tracking.
Uni Forest School, Ningbo, China
Teacher & Curriculum Assistant | May – Aug. 2019
• Co-designed outdoor natural science lessons using project-based and experiential learning approaches.
• Supported communication and collaboration between foreign teachers and local students.
Professional Development
Academic Technology Service (ATS) – Tech Talk Tuesday | Feb.18th, 2025
• Showcased and presented the Podcast project and highlighted technology integration in education.
Steele Research Symposium | April 11th, 2025
• Showcased and presented the research poster – Supporting Teachers to Design Learning Experiences Using Digital Tools.
Skills & Credentials
Instructional Design Tools: Articulate Rise 360, Canva, Nearpod, Kahoot, Quizlet, Padlet, Adobe Creative
Learning Management Systems & Web Platforms: Google Classroom, Canvas, WIX, WordPress, Google Sites
Multimedia Production: iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Audacity, Podbean, Animaker
AI & Emerging Technologies: ChatGPT, DeepSeek
Language: Mandarin(native)
Credentials: Adobe Creative Educator Level 1; Nearpod Certified Educator; Praxis Elementary Education: Subtest 5002: Reading and Language Arts (Passed); 5003: Mathematics (Passed); remaining subtests in progress
Leadership & Community Engagement
Temple University Chinese Student & Scholars Association
Vice President | Aug. – Dec. 2022
Temple Dance Force
Club manager | Nov. 2021 – May 2023
University of Delaware Dragonfly Dance Club
PR Chair | Aug. 2025 – Present
