I am an educator-in-training and designer blending classroom instruction with creative media. I earned a BA in Economics from UC Berkeley and am pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Elementary Education (K-6) at Montclair State University. My background spans classroom teaching and curriculum design, as well as creative design for marketing, websites, and multimedia projects. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into engaging, accessible learning experiences for diverse audiences. Beyond teaching, I’ve built marketing and multimedia assets for multiple organizations, including brand-consistent print and digital collateral, website redesigns, and video content. This combination of education and design helps me craft effective instructional materials and compelling communications that resonate with learners, stakeholders, and communities.

Austin Li

I am an educator-in-training and designer blending classroom instruction with creative media. I earned a BA in Economics from UC Berkeley and am pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Elementary Education (K-6) at Montclair State University. My background spans classroom teaching and curriculum design, as well as creative design for marketing, websites, and multimedia projects. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into engaging, accessible learning experiences for diverse audiences. Beyond teaching, I’ve built marketing and multimedia assets for multiple organizations, including brand-consistent print and digital collateral, website redesigns, and video content. This combination of education and design helps me craft effective instructional materials and compelling communications that resonate with learners, stakeholders, and communities.

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I am an educator-in-training and designer blending classroom instruction with creative media. I earned a BA in Economics from UC Berkeley and am pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Elementary Education (K-6) at Montclair State University. My background spans classroom teaching and curriculum design, as well as creative design for marketing, websites, and multimedia projects. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into engaging, accessible learning experiences for diverse audiences.

Beyond teaching, I’ve built marketing and multimedia assets for multiple organizations, including brand-consistent print and digital collateral, website redesigns, and video content. This combination of education and design helps me craft effective instructional materials and compelling communications that resonate with learners, stakeholders, and communities.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Advanced

Work Experience

Clinical Intern – Student Teacher at Watsessing Elementary School
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Co-taught with cooperating teacher in math, ELA, science, and social studies; wrote lesson plans and designed instructional materials; led on the Eureka Math program; created custom print and digital resources to supplement instruction.
Creative Designer at Blume Global
April 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Created marketing materials across channels, maintained brand aesthetics, and supported a website redesign by defining user journeys and visuals; collaborated with Product Marketing and C-suite.
Multimedia Specialist at Service Champions
September 1, 2020 - March 31, 2022
Designed print and digital content (sales collateral, direct mail, digital/social ads, emails, PowerPoints); produced photo, audio, and video assets; updated website pages using Elementor and Wordpress.
Clinical Fieldwork (Student Teaching Practicum) at Belleville School #3
October 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Designed and led a lesson on counting and sums of ten using block manipulatives; provided one-on-one support; organized classroom materials.
Historian at UC Berkeley Cal Rotaract
December 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Documented club activities through photo/video, produced content for social channels, and mentored interns; supported volunteer activities and fundraisers.
AID Summer Program Volunteer at Tainan Municipal Dongyuan Elementary School, Tainan, Taiwan
July 1, 2015 - July 31, 2015
Immersed students in an English-rich environment through conversation and multimodal activities; provided bilingual instruction in Mandarin and English.
Clinical Fieldwork at Belleville School #3
October 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Designed and led a lesson on counting and sums of ten, using block manipulatives. Provided assistance and one-on-one support as needed. Helped organize the classroom and materials.
Volunteer at AID Summer Program
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Immersed students in an English-rich environment through conversation, multimedia, and multimodal activities. Scaffolded student learning with bilingual instruction in Mandarin Chinese and English.
Volunteer Fieldwork at Tainan Municipal Dongyuan Elementary School
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Immersed students in an English-rich environment through conversation, multimedia, and multimodal activities; scaffolded learning with bilingual instruction in Mandarin Chinese and English.

Education

MAT at Montclair State University
January 1, 2026 - January 2, 2026
BA at University of California, Berkeley
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
BA, Economics at University of California, Berkeley
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
MAT, K-6 Elementary Education at Montclair State University
January 1, 2026 - January 2, 2026

Qualifications

Google UX Design Certification
June 1, 2023 - January 2, 2026
NJ Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing in Elementary K-6 (expected)
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Google UX Design Certificate
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
NJ Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing in Elementary K-6
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Retail