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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

2017-Current    Ph.D. Candidate

• George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

• College of Education and Human Development, Multicultural and Multilingual Education  

 

2015-2017           Master of Science in Education

• University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

• Graduate School of Education, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

 

2012-2014           Master of Science

• George Washington University, Washington DC

• School of Engineering and Applied Science, Telecommunications and Computers

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RESEARCH - PUBLICATIONS

 

• Park, J. Y., Kim, S., & Chen, X. (2024). Measurement invariance of the teachers’ awareness scale in content-integrated education for multilingual learners. Frontiers in Education, 9. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2024.1309476 

• Ramos, K. A., Kim, S., Chen, X., Langston, E., Graville, C. (2024). Empowering upper elementary multilingual learners in science using infographics. In: Tavares, V. (eds) Empowering Language Learners in a Changing World through Pedagogies of Multiliteracies. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-51889-8_11 

• Chen, X. (in press) Cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in teaching: International students' views on faculty competence. International Journal of Education and Practice 

 

RESEARCH - PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

 

• Ramos, K. A., Kim, S., Chen, X., Langston, E., & Graville, C. (2024, March). Implementing Transmodalising Pedagogy in Elementary School Science Classrooms Through Infographics. 2024 TESOL International Convention and Expo, Tampa, Florida.

• Kim, S., Ramos, K. A., Chen, X., Langston, E., & Graville, C. (2024, April). Transmodalising Pedagogy with Multilingual Learners in Science Education Using Infographics. 2024 AERA Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

• Chen, X. (2023, June). Faculty’s Intercultural Teaching Competence in Teaching International Students: A Survey Development Study. 2023 Annual Meeting of National Council on Measurement in Education, Chicago, Illinois.

• Chen, X. (2022, April). Understanding Faculty Members’ Intercultural Competence in Teaching International Students from Students’ Perspective. 2022 AERA Annual Meeting, Online.

• Chen, X. (2021, April). Faculty Members’ Intercultural Competence in Teaching International Students: A Literature Review. 2021 AERA Annual Meeting, Online.

• Chen, X. (2020, May). International ESL Students’ Education Equity in Higher Education. NAFSA 2020 Annual Conference & Expo, Online.

• Chen, X. (2020, May). Professional Development for Academic Faculty Members on Teaching International Students. NAFSA 2020 Annual Conference & Expo, Online.

• Chen, X. (2020, February). Teachers’ Attitudes and Strategies for English-Language Learners in Sheltered Classes. 41st Annual Ethnography in Education Research Forum, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.

• Chen, X. (2019, April). Chinese ESL Graduate Students’ Academic Writing Development in Lexical Syntax and Discourse Levels and Its Implication for EAP Courses. University of North Carolina Linguistic Spring Colloquium, Chapel Hill, NC.

• Chen, X. (2018, February). Code-Switching in Multicultural Members’ Online Discussions and Its Implication for Grouping Strategies. Washington Consortium of International Education and Training, American University, Washington, DC.
   

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TEACHING

2013 – 2019    Global Language Network, Washington DC

• Part-time Chinese Mandarin instructor

• Used the communicative language teaching method to teach 5 levels of classes.

• Created class lesson plans, class material, and curricula.

• Stimulated students’ interest in language learning and Chinese culture.

2016 – 2017    Nationality Service Center, Philadelphia, PA                        

• Part-time ESL teacher

• Used appropriate teaching methods and approaches to teach beginner English courses for refugees and immigrants.

• Created lesson plans for learners of various educational and cultural backgrounds.

2016 – 2017    Garces Foundation, Philadelphia, PA          

• Part-time ESL teacher

• Used the communicative language teaching method to teach intermediate nonacademic English classes.

• Created curricula, lesson plans, and class material for Latino students.

• Helped students become more active and engaged in their local communities.

2013 – 2015    George Washington University Confucius Institute, Washington DC

• Part-time Chinese Mandarin instructor

• Taught advanced-level college students using various teaching methods.

• Created lesson plans and class materials for Hanyu Suiping Kaoshi preparation.

• Modified textbook content and curricula to fit communicative language learning approach.

 

WORKING

2022-Current    George Mason University College of Education and Human Development

• Research Assistant – ACE-STEM Project

• Organized workshops and community events for teacher participants.

• Designed and validated quantitative measurement for project evaluation. 

• Conducted literature reviews and quantitative data collection.

• Performed quantitative analysis (CFA, MG-CFA, EFA, IRT, ANOVA, MANOVA).

• Maintained the project website and created promotional materials.

2022-Current    George Mason University College of Education and Human Development

• Research Assistant – TTS Project

• Organized workshops, classroom observations, and community events.

• Conducted literature reviews.

• Conducted classroom observations and interviews, along with qualitative data analysis.

• Maintained the project website and created promotional materials.

2021-2022         George Mason University Office of International Programs and Services

• Program Assistant 

• Provided logistical support to the program manager.

• Coordinated events for international students.

• Organized Fall and Spring orientations for over 400 international students.

• Facilitated intercultural learning workshops for domestic students and faculty.

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SERVICE

2024-2025         The President-Student Advisory Group

• Student Representative

• Engaged in discussions with senior university administrators on current student-related issues.

• Advocated for educational equity and inclusion for international students. 

2020-2022          GMU PhD in Education Student Organization (PESO), Fairfax VA

• Vice President

• Managed funding for the organization.

• Organized academic and social events for PhD students.

• Liaised with PESO faculty advisors.

• Led bi-monthly mentoring sessions. 

Spring 2021       Anti-racist and Inclusive Teaching Consulting Committee

• Committee Member

• Provided feedback on inclusive teaching resources.

• Advocated for international students’ educational equity and inclusion. 

2015-2017         Global Language Network, Washington DC

• Volunteer Language Coach 

• Supported new teaching fellows in creating lesson plans and providing feedback on teaching techniques.