Ellina Zong Xiong___________________________________

1479 Maywood Street, Saint Paul, MN 55117

612.240.6793 (Cell)
xiong173@umn.edu

Curriculum Vita
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Expected Graduation Ph.D.
August 2019 University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Department of Educational Psychology, Special Education

2012 Ed.S.
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Department of Educational Psychology, School Psychology

2011 M.A.
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Department of Educational Psychology, School Psychology

2009 B.A
Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN
Psychology

PROFESSIONAL & RESEARCH EXPERIENCES

2015 – present Graduate Fellow, University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN

2017 – 2019 MTSS Data Specialist, Minneapolis Public School

Minneapolis, MN

2018 – 2019 Administrative Intern, Minneapolis Public School District

Hmong International Academy
Minneapolis, MN

2018 – 2019 Administrative Intern, Saint Paul Public School District

Washington Technology
Saint Paul, MN

2018 – 2019 Administrative Intern, Saint Anthony-New Brighton School District

Saint Anthony, MN

2018 (Fall) Graduate Instructor, University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN

2016 (Summer) Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN
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2014, 2016 Research Assistant, Dr. Christina Esposito Lab

Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN
Linguistic Department

2012 – 2015 School Psychologist, Minneapolis Public School

Minneapolis, MN

2013 – 2015 Advanced Learner Parent Facilitator, Minneapolis Public School

Minneapolis, MN

2012 – 2013 Site Gifted and Talented Lead, Hmong International Academy
Minneapolis, MN

2011 – 2012 School Psychology Intern, Minneapolis Public School

Minneapolis, MN

2010 – 2011 Graduate Research Assistant, Dr. Jennifer McComas Lab

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

2010 Schoolwide Evaluation Tool Coordinator, Rainbow Research

MN Department of Education, Roseville, MN

2007 – 2010 Financial Service Specialist, AccountAbility MN

Saint Paul, MN

COURSES TAUGHT & ASSISTED

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN:
EPSY 5015: Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings
EPSY 5618: Specialized Interventions for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities in
Reading and Written Language

HONORS & CERTIFICATIONS

Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) Parent Facilitator
National Association of School Psychologist-ERT Minority Scholar
Macalester College Dean’s List
Student Organization Education Award
Lealtad-Suzuki Center Award
Lillian J. Lindsten Scholarship
RBC Dain Rauscher Scholarship
Ellina Zong Xiong___________________________________
1479 Maywood Street, Saint Paul, MN 55117
612.240.6793 (Cell)
xiong173@umn.edu

PAPERS, PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS

Xiong, E.Z. (2019). Data Literacy for Equity: Layering questioning lenses for more
comprehensive data-based solutions. Oral presentation at the Hawaii International
Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.

Xiong, E.Z. & Henery, Rob. (2018). A roadmap for MTSS implementation in schools. Poster
presentation at Office of Special Education Program Director’s Conference,
Arlington, VA.

Missal, K., McConnell, S., Nanda, S., & Xiong, E.Z. (2018). Developing a prosocial teacher
rating scale for universal screening in preschool and kindergarten. Poster presentation
at Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego, CA.

Xiong, E.Z. (2017, 2018). Data Literacy Series for MTSS School Psychologists. Lead
Presenter for Minneapolis Public School District school psychologist data series in-
service, Minneapolis, MN.

Stinchfield, R. & Xiong, E.Z. (2017). Gambling among Minnesota Asian American Public
School Students. Report presented to the Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance.

Xiong, E.Z. (2016, October). RTI from the ground up. Guest Lecturer for EPSY 5657:
Interventions for behavioral problems in school settings. University of Minnesota.

Xiong, E.Z. (2016, March). Working with ELL, refugee and immigrant students and families.
Guest Lecturer for EPSY 5851: Engaging Diverse Students and Families. University
of Minnesota.

Xiong, E.Z. (2016, January). Positive behavior and de-escalation strategies. Invited Speaker
for Hmong International Academy behavior in-service, Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, E.Z. (2015). Supporting English Language Learners. Invited Speaker for University
of Minnesota Brown Bag, Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, E.Z., & Sieler, J. (December 2014). Comprehensive special education evaluations for
English Language Learners. Invited Speaker for Minneapolis Public School District
new school psychologists and interns in-service, Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, E.Z. (2013, February). Growing up ELL: What school psychologists can do to help.
Oral presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual
Convention, Seattle, WA.

Xiong, E.Z. (2012, April). Help you: Challenges of learning a second language. Invited
Speaker for MPS school psychology in-service, Minneapolis, MN.
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Xiong, E.Z., McComas, J.J., Downing, I., Peterson-Brown, S., Haegele, K.H. & Parker, D.
(2011, May). The influence of teacher behavior on student engagement in American
Indian classrooms. Poster presentation at the 37th Association for Behavior Analysis
International, Denver, CO.

Xiong, E.Z. (2010, May 14). All about college: Perspective of an urban youth. Invited
speaker to the Anwatin Middle School Advancement Via Individual Achievement
(AVID) program. Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, E.Z. (2010). Student corner II: Book Review [Review of the book Taking part:
Introducing social skills to children PreK- Grade 3 (2nd ed.), by G. Cartledge. & J.
Kleefeld]. Minnesota School Psychologists Association, 41(3), 25-26.

Xiong, E.Z. (2009). Hmong-Americans and the model minority stereotype: Consequences and
concerns of the stereotype. Undergraduate Capstone. Saint Paul, MN: Macalester
College.

SERVICE
2017, 2018 Volunteered service for University of Minnesota
Sib Paub Sib Pab, Hmong MN Student Association

2012-present Volunteered service for Macalester College Alumni of Color

2016 Walker-McConnell Scale of Social Competence and School Adjustment

Revision Workgroup

2016 Volunteered service for Saint Paul Public Schools

Developing Hmong Early Literacy Assessments

2015- 2018 Volunteered services for Minneapolis Public Schools

Success that Looks Like Me, Patrick Henry High School
Find Your Spark, Patrick Henry High School
Asian American History Month, Hmong International Academy
Volleyball Coach, Hmong International Academy

2009, 2012 Volunteered services for Take Action MN

Get Out the Vote
Gubernatorial Campaign
City Council Campaign
Ellina Zong Xiong___________________________________
1479 Maywood Street, Saint Paul, MN 55117
612.240.6793 (Cell)
xiong173@umn.edu

EDITORIAL/REVIEW EXPERIENCE
Journal of Applied School Psychology (Graduate Student Reviewer)
Journal of Behavioral Education (Graduate Student Reviewer)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
2008 – present National Association of School Psychologists
2018 – present Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
2011, 2016 Association for Behavior Analysis International
2009 – 2012 University of Minnesota School Psychology Student Association