Resume

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