Emily Lu

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Early-career Chinese immersion educator with experience teaching first and second grade. Strong in early literacy, language development, classroom systems, and family collaboration. Committed to inclusive, student-centered instruction that supports academic and social-emotional growth.

SKILLS

Instruction & Differentiation • Classroom Management • Language Immersion Pedagogy • Family Communication • Technology Integration • Collaboration & Leadership

WORK HISTORY

1ST GRADE CHINESE LEAD TEACHER | 08/2025 to current

Yu Ming Charter School

Design first-grade immersion routines supporting early literacy, phonological awareness, and oral Mandarin development.
Implements classroom systems that build student independence, self-regulation, and positive learning habits.
Uses formative assessment and student work to monitor language acquisition and adjust instruction.
Partners with families to support immersion learning through conferences and clear communication.
2ND GRADE CHINESE LEAD TEACHER | 02/2024 to 06/2025

Yu Ming Charter School

Delivered standards-aligned Chinese immersion instruction, differentiating for diverse learners.
Fostered an inclusive classroom culture through collaboration and instructional technology.
STUDENT TEACHER / RESIDENT TEACHER / INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT | 10/2021–02/2024
Yu Ming Charter School

Developed and taught standards-aligned lessons while providing targeted academic and behavioral support.
Supported classroom instruction, student supervision, and daily routines across grade levels.

EDUCATION

BATTI (Bay Area Teacher Training Institute) – Oakland, CA | Master of Arts

Teaching, Multiple Subjects, 05/2024

Completed two-year teacher preparation program in partnership with Holy Names University and University of the Pacific.

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA – TUCSON, AZ | Bachelor of Arts

Linguistics, Linguistics and Languages, 08/2018 to 05/2021

Double-minored in Korean and Russian, Graduated Cum Laude, Dean’s List
Study Abroad: Astana, Kazakhstan (Russian Language & Eurasian Studies)
LANGUAGES

MANDARIN CHINESE (Native/Bilingual)                                   ENGLISH (Native/Bilingual)