LIU Lian

2932 Trappers Cove Trl, APT 2A, Lansing, MI. 48910 USA, (1) 5178027074,
adahliu@gmail.com

Education
M.A. Curriculum and Instruction
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2015.5
B.A. Teaching Chinese as Foreign Language
Shaanxi Normal University, Xian, China

2012.6

Certifications
Michigan Chinese Teaching Certificate
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

2014.10
2014.3

Teaching Experiences
Post Oak Elementary School, Lansing, MI
K-3 Chinese Language and Culture Teacher, Director of Chinese Club
2014.9-Present

Apply various teaching methodologies and technologies to design a fun,

meaningful and communicative learning environment

Develop lesson plans, daily activities and provide appropriate materials to meet
students diverse learning needs in different grades
Communicate with colleagues, parents and students regularly as well as participate
in school activities including staff meeting, PTA meeting, professional
development, etc.
Design and develop Chinese culture curriculum for Chinese club
Teach interesting facts, customs, art projects about China and Chinese culture.

3rd grade Chinese Immersion Teacher

2013.9-2014.6

Design an authentic, positive and children-friendly Chinese learning environment

Plan, develop and teach content-based immersion curriculum in core subject areas
compliant with state standards.
Employ diverse teaching strategies and technologies to facilitate students
learning
Collaborate with partner teacher to design and implement activities to achieve
curriculum goals
Communicate with parents regularly to keep track of students progress via Email, phone call, parent-teacher conference, etc.
Participate in school activities such as attending staff and grade level meetings,
leading a group of students to make Chinese food on Exploration Day, etc.

K-3 Chinese Language and Culture Teacher

2013.6.

2012.9-

Shaanxi Normal University, Xian, China

Internship

2011.9-2011.11

Observed mentor teachers classes

Discussed with mentor teacher about the course objectives and activity design
Taught the course: Ancient Chinese to the foreign undergraduates in the university
for three times

Language partner

Tutor

2011.3-2010.4

Paired up with a undergraduate from North Colorado University

Corrected my partners pronunciation
Helped my partner practice the Chinese conversation

2010.9-2010.12

Attended the Same House program held by American Alliance for Global
Education. Lived with American students everyday for 3 months
Exchange and explain the Chinese culture to them
Corrected their pronunciation
Taught the basic grammar
Practiced the Chinese conversation with them everyday

Professional Development
International Baccalaureate Training Category One
West Michigan Alliance of Immersion Educators Gathering
2013.11
IISD Math Academy 1
2014.1
IISD Math Academy 2
2014.2
IISD Math Academy 3
2014.4
31st Annual MSU College of Education Technology conference
2014.11

2013.10

Other Employment Experiences

Shaanxi Normal University, Xian, China
Teacher-led of Winners Winter Camp of the 3rd Chinese Cultural
Competition
2011.11- 2011.12

Took responsibility of the students safety during camp

Provided opportunities for them to see the attractions in Xian and explained the
culture
Accommodated their diet and living conditions

The charge of volunteers of the 4th Chinese Bridge Chinese

Proficiency Competition in Xian area.
2011.5

Organized the written examination

Chairman of College Student Union

2010.9 - 2011.6

Organized the Sports Meeting, Freshmen Welcome Party & New Year Party
Created an environment for both international students and Chinese students in
the college to better communicate with each other

Minister of Entertainment Department of College Student Union

2009.9 - 2010.6

Arranged the performances of the Freshmen Welcome Party

Built up the 1st cheering squad of our college and participated the cheerleading
selective trials of the 16th Asian Sports Games.

Performance director & member of South Korean Summer Camp

2009.7 2009.8

Communicated with the students from Kyungpook University

Guided Korean students around Xian to learn more about Chinese culture
Arranged and directed the performance for the closing ceremony

Skills
Language: Native Chinese and fluent English
Technology: Smart board, Jing, ClassDojo, Weebly