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Hello! I’m Xiaoyun Lu, an ESL educator and instructional designer who loves turning ideas into practical, accessible learning experiences for diverse adult learners. I hold a Master of Science in Education (TESOL) from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in Education Sciences from the University of Florida. I thrive in multilingual, multicultural settings and enjoy applying UDL, ADDIE, and backward design to create learner-centered materials that matter in real-world contexts. I’m passionate about teamwork, data-informed decision making, and supporting immigrant and refugee communities through education and content development. In my spare time, I like designing engaging learning resources, collaborating on impactful projects, and volunteering with education and children’s rights initiatives.…Hello! I’m Xiaoyun Lu, an ESL educator and instructional designer who loves turning ideas into practical, accessible learning experiences for diverse adult learners. I hold a Master of Science in Education (TESOL) from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in Education Sciences from the University of Florida. I thrive in multilingual, multicultural settings and enjoy applying UDL, ADDIE, and backward design to create learner-centered materials that matter in real-world contexts. I’m passionate about teamwork, data-informed decision making, and supporting immigrant and refugee communities through education and content development. In my spare time, I like designing engaging learning resources, collaborating on impactful projects, and volunteering with education and children’s rights initiatives.

Xiaoyun Lu

Instructional Designer, Content Creator, Content Designer, +5

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Hello! I’m Xiaoyun Lu, an ESL educator and instructional designer who loves turning ideas into practical, accessible learning experiences for diverse adult learners. I hold a Master of Science in Education (TESOL) from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in Education Sciences from the University of Florida. I thrive in multilingual, multicultural settings and enjoy applying UDL, ADDIE, and backward design to create learner-centered materials that matter in real-world contexts. I’m passionate about teamwork, data-informed decision making, and supporting immigrant and refugee communities through education and content development. In my spare time, I like designing engaging learning resources, collaborating on impactful projects, and volunteering with education and children’s rights initiatives.…Hello! I’m Xiaoyun Lu, an ESL educator and instructional designer who loves turning ideas into practical, accessible learning experiences for diverse adult learners. I hold a Master of Science in Education (TESOL) from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in Education Sciences from the University of Florida. I thrive in multilingual, multicultural settings and enjoy applying UDL, ADDIE, and backward design to create learner-centered materials that matter in real-world contexts. I’m passionate about teamwork, data-informed decision making, and supporting immigrant and refugee communities through education and content development. In my spare time, I like designing engaging learning resources, collaborating on impactful projects, and volunteering with education and children’s rights initiatives.

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Hello! I’m Xiaoyun Lu, an ESL educator and instructional designer who loves turning ideas into practical, accessible learning experiences for diverse adult learners. I hold a Master of Science in Education (TESOL) from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in Education Sciences from the University of Florida. I thrive in multilingual, multicultural settings and enjoy applying UDL, ADDIE, and backward design to create learner-centered materials that matter in real-world contexts.

I’m passionate about teamwork, data-informed decision making, and supporting immigrant and refugee communities through education and content development. In my spare time, I like designing engaging learning resources, collaborating on impactful projects, and volunteering with education and children’s rights initiatives.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Chinese

Fluent

English

Fluent

Korean

Beginner

Work Experience

ESL Teacher & Instructional Designer at Free Library of Philadelphia

April 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025

Designed and implemented instructional modules to strengthen practical communication skills for immigrant and refugee adults; applied Universal Design for Learning (UDL), ADDIE, and Backward Design; developed learner-centered materials (handouts, worksheets, quizzes) aligned with community needs and accessibility; utilized formative and summative assessments to monitor outcomes, contributing to a 100% improvement in learners’ English proficiency.

Remote Content Developer at New England Educational Consulting Group

April 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025

Produced multimedia content and micro-learning resources; achieved 60,000 TikTok views in two months and increased Twitter engagement by 30%; applied data analytics and feedback loops to optimize content and engagement strategies, enhancing audience reach and program impact.

E-Learning Instructional Assistant at University of Florida

August 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025

Assessed and graded E-learning assignments for the core course Impact of Disabilities through Canvas and Packback; provided rubric-based feedback that reinforced course objectives; collaborated with faculty to analyze learner data and leverage LMS analytics to monitor progress, resulting in 95% of students demonstrating improved performance.

Elementary School Assistant at Liangfeng International School

June 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025

Mandarin Class Teaching Assistant at Huagen Chinese School

November 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025

Developed lesson plans, instructional materials, and graded assignments to support effective Mandarin instruction; operated and facilitated a Mandarin speech competition for intermediate speakers, resulting in a 40% increase in student participation and informing future curriculum improvements; facilitated group learning activities tailored to varied language proficiency levels.

ESL Teacher & Instructional Designer at Free Library of Philadelphia

April 1, 2025 - October 2, 2025

Designed and implemented instructional modules to strengthen practical communication skills for immigrant and refugee adults, using Universal Design for Learning (UDL), ADDIE, and Backward Design. Developed learner-centered materials (handouts, worksheets, quizzes) aligned with community needs and accessible for diverse learners. Applied formative and summative assessment strategies to track learning outcomes, resulting in a 100% improvement in learners’ English proficiency.

Content Developer at New England Educational Consulting Group

April 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025

Produced multimedia content and micro-learning resources, achieving 60,000 TikTok views in two months and increasing X (Twitter) engagement by 30%. Applied data analytics and feedback loops to optimize content and engagement strategies, enhancing audience reach and program impact.

E-Learning Instructional Assistant at University of Florida

August 1, 2022 - October 2, 2025

Assessed and graded E-learning assignments for the core course Impact of Disabilities through Canvas and Packback, providing rubric-based feedback that improved student performance. Collaborated with faculty to analyze learner data and leverage LMS analytics to monitor progress, resulting in 95% of students demonstrating improved performance.

Elementary School Assistant at Liangfeng International School, Suzhou, China

June 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025

Spearheaded bilingual tutoring sessions in Mandarin and English for international students, providing targeted support for the Korean department and earning the highest student satisfaction rate among peer tutors. Directed academic support projects by preparing lessons, scheduling tutoring sessions, and aligning resources with teacher and student needs, ensuring seamless and timely instructional delivery. Coordinated and managed the planning and execution of 5+ school-wide events and activities, overseeing scheduling, stakeholder communication, resource allocation, and on-site logistics.

Mandarin Class Teaching Assistant at Huagen Chinese School, Gainesville, FL

November 1, 2019 - October 2, 2025

Developed lesson plans, instructional materials, and graded assignments to support effective Mandarin instruction. Operated and facilitated a Mandarin speech competition for intermediate speakers, resulting in a 40% increase in student participation and incorporation of materials into future curriculum. Facilitated group learning activities tailored to varied language proficiency levels.

Guest Teacher at Practical English for Daily Living (PEDAL), Philadelphia, PA

April 30, 2024 - October 2, 2025

Designed and delivered culturally responsive English lessons for diverse adult learners, earning recognition from the lead professor.

Volunteer Team Leader at Light Up – UNICEF, Suzhou, China

November 30, 2021 - October 2, 2025

Led planning and logistics for a global children’s rights event, managing volunteers, venue setup, and community engagement activities.

Guidance Teacher at Liangfeng International School, Suzhou, China

May 31, 2021 - October 2, 2025

Coordinated an interactive campus tour model incorporating age-appropriate activities and storytelling, cultivating a 7% increase in kindergarten enrollment for the subsequent academic year.