XUAN JIANG
Florida International University ■ College of Education ■ Department of Teaching and Learning
1311 SW 124th Ct. Unit D ■ Miami, Florida 33184
786-838-9482 ■ xjiang@fiu.edu
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EDUCATION
Degree Institution
Ph.D.
Florida International University
Field
Curriculum and Instruction (TESOL)
Dates
2010-2014
Educational Specialist Florida International University
Curriculum and Instruction—NCATE
2010-2013
M.A.
Soochow University (China)
Foreign Linguistics & Literature
M.S.
Queensland University of Technology (Australia)
Education in TESOL
B.A.
Southwest University of Political Science and Law (China)
English
1999-2003
B.A.
Southwest University of Political Science and Law (China)
Law (minor)
1999-2003
2007 - 2010
2008-2009
FULL-TIME ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Suzhou Institute of Construction and Communications (Suzhou, China)
Lecturer in College Comprehensive English (Grade 10-14)
Assistant Lecturer in College Comprehensive English (Grade 10-14)
2009-2010
2003-2009
PART-TIME ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Florida International University (Miami, Florida)
expected to get a FIU TA certificate in 2014
Teaching assistant,
ESOL Principles and Practices II (regular + online)
2014
Teaching assistant,
ESOL Principles and Practices I (regular + online)
2010-2013
Research assistant
2010-2013
ARTICLES IN PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS
(+ with faculty member, ++ dissertation)
1.
2.
Jiang, X. (2014). Chinese biology teaching assistants’ perception of their English proficiency: An exploratory
case study. The Qualitative Report, 19(42), 1-24. Retrieved from
http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/QR19/jiang42.pdf
Jiang, X., & Perkins, K. (2013). A conceptual paper on the application of the picture word inductive model
using Bruner’s constructive view of learning and cognitive load theory. Interdisciplinary Journal of Teaching
and Learning, 3(1), 8-17. Retrieved from
http://www3.subr.edu/coeijtl/files/Download/IJTL%20Vol.%203%2C%20No.%201%2C%20Spring%202013%
20-%20Jiang%20%26%20Perkins%20%28pp.%208-17%29.pdf
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BOOK REVIEWS
1.
Jiang, X. (2012). [Review of the book The handbook of scholarly writing and publishing by Tonette S. Rocco &
Tim Hatcher]. Journal of Linguistics and Language Teaching, 3(2), 351-358.
PAPERS PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS COMPETITIVE
PEER REVIEWED
Local
1.
Jiang, X. (2011).Challenges for college-level learners of academic English writing in China. In M. S.
Plakhotnik, S. M. Nielsen, & D. M. Pane (Eds.), Proceedings of the Tenth Annual College of Education & GSN
Research
Conference
(pp.
95-100).
Miami:
Florida
International
University.
http://coeweb.fiu.edu/research_conference/
NON-COMPETITIVE PAPERS PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS
International
1. Jiang, X. (2012).Connections of Cognitive Load Theory and Deliberate Practice in Social Efficiency
Curriculum. Proceedings of the Tenth Annual Conference of Hawaii International Conference on
Education (pp. 2792-2807). Honolulu, HI. http://www.hiceducation.org/EDU2012.pdf
2. Jiang, X. (2012). What makes it work for a Chinese TOEFL test-preparer—A case study report.
Proceedings of the Tenth Annual Conference of Hawaii International Conference on Education (pp. 27442791). Honolulu, HI. http://www.hiceducation.org/EDU2012.pdf
COMPETITIVE PRESENTATIONS
1.
Jiang, X. (2014, May). A Quasi-Experiment Study of Vocabulary Learning through Use of the PictureWord Inductive Model for Young English Learners in China. Paper presented at the Sunshine State TESOL
2014 conference. St. Petersburg, FL.
2.
Jiang, X. (2014, March). Young English Learners’ Perception of the Use of the Picture-Word Inductive
Model in their English Classes in China. Paper presented at 2014 Annual Scholarly Forum. Miami, FL:
Florida International University.
3.
Jiang, X., & Perkins, K. (2013, May). A Study of the Effectiveness of Recasts: The Case of ELT in Jiangsu
Union Tech Institute. Paper presented at the Sunshine State TESOL 2013 conference. Orlando, FL.
4.
Jiang, X. (2013, March). Chinese Biology Teaching Assistants’ Perception of their English Proficiency: An
Exploratory Case Study. Paper presented at 2013 Annual Scholarly Forum. Miami, FL: Florida
International University.
5.
Jiang, X., & Perkins, K. (2012, May). Examining the effectiveness of the Picture Word Inductive Model.
Paper presented at the Sunshine State TESOL 2012 conference. Orlando, FL.
6.
Sanders-Reio, J., Reio, T. G., Jr., Newman, I., & Jiang, X. (2012, April). The relations between students’
beliefs about writing, writing apprehension, and their use of writing strategies. Paper presented at the 2012
annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, BC, CN.
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7.
Jiang, X. (2011, October). A cognitive approach to the Picture Word Inductive Model. Paper presented at
the Miami-Dade TESOL 2012 Symposium. Miami, FL.
8.
Jiang, X., & Perkins, K. (2011, May). A Theoretical explanation for the success of certain instructional
supports for English language learners. Paper presented at the Sunshine State TESOL 2011 conference.
Jacksonville, FL.
9.
Jiang, X. (2011, April). Challenges for college-level learners of academic English writing in China. Paper
presented at the tenth annual College of Education and Graduate Student Network Research Conference.
Miami, FL: Florida International University.
10. Jiang, X. (2011, March). Teaching for social justice, diversity, and citizenship in a global world. Paper
presented at 2011 Annual Scholarly Forum. Miami, FL: Florida International University.
11. Jiang, X. (2010, November). Curriculum, Identity and Diversity. Paper presented at the 2010 Global
Education Conference.
NON-COMPETITIVE PRESENTATIONS
1.
Jiang, X. (2012, January).Connections of Cognitive Load Theory and Deliberate Practice in Social
Efficiency Curriculum. Paper presented at the Tenth Annual Conference of Hawaii International
Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI.
2.
Jiang, X. (2012, January). What makes it work for a Chinese TOEFL test-preparer—A case study report.
Paper presented at the Tenth Annual Conference of Hawaii International Conference on Education.
Honolulu, HI.
WORKS IN PROGRESS
Manuscripts in progress
Jiang, X., & Senokossoff, G. (updated on February 28, 2014). Using Multicultural Literature and Discussion to
Promote Culturally Responsive Teaching
Senokossoff, G., & Jiang, X. (updated on March 2, 2014). Promoting Cultural Competence through Multicultural
Dialogues and Multicultural Literature
TEACHING
Teaching and Learning, Florida International University
TSL 4081
ESOL Principles and Practices II
TSL 3080
ESOL Principles and Practices I
2014
2010-2013
FUNDING AWARDED
$ 237 (approved to be awarded) conference funding from Graduate and Professional Student Committee for
presentation in the Sunshine State TESOL 2014 conference (May 2014)
$500 Graduate Studies Grant from the Sunshine State TESOL 2014 conference (May 2014)
$ 400 Travel Grant from the Sunshine State TESOL 2014 conference (May 2014)
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$ 337 conference funding from Graduate and Professional Student Committee for presentation in the Sunshine State
TESOL 2013 conference (May 2013)
$ 399.38 Creating Latino Access to a Valuable Education (CLAVE) travel grant for co-presentation in the Sunshine
State TESOL 2012 conference (May 2012)
$ 500 conference funding from Graduate and Professional Student Committee for presentation in the 2012 Hawaii
International Conference on Education (January 2012)
$ 400 CLAVE travel grant for co-presentation in the Sunshine State TESOL 2011 conference (May 2011)
FUNDING APPLIED BUT NOT AWARDED
$ 2,000 PROVOST UGS Outstanding TA Award, Florida International University (February 2014)
$ 2,000 PROVOST UGS Outstanding Paper Award, Florida International University (February 2013)
$ 2,000 PROVOST UGS Outstanding TA Award, Florida International University (February 2013)
$ 10,000 Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award, Golden Key Honor Society (February 2012)
PROFESSIONAL HONORS, PRIZES, FELLOWSHIPS
University
$ 8,300 Doctoral Evidence Acquisition (DEA) Fellowship from University Graduate School for evidence
acquisition activities for dissertation, Florida International University August 2013
$ 250 Golden Key New Member Award, Golden Key Honor Society, Florida International University Nov 2011
Most Active Member Doctoral Student, College of Education Graduate Student Network, Florida International
University Nov 2011
Local Community
$ 200 Third Prize in the Prose Competition, United Chinese News of Florida
Jan 2013
$ 1,000 Merit Scholarship for Full-Time Students of Chinese Descent, the Cultural and Educational Scholarship
Foundation of Chinese Women’s Club of Greater Miami
Dec 2011
SERVICE
Manuscript Reviewer
Conferences
College of Education Graduate Student Network Research Conference
2011
Dissertations
Natalie Paul: University students’ perceptions of the experience of dropping out or failing an online course: A
phenomenological study
2013
Manuel A. Vilchez: An Investigation of the Relationship of Using Twitter on the Achievement of High School
Mathematics Students: A Case study
2012 - 2013
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Professional Affiliations
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
2010- now
2010- now
Student Organizations, Florida International University
2011 – now
Golden Key Honor Society
Graduate student representative
Member
2012- now
2011-2
2010 – now
College of Education Graduate Student Network
Treasurer
Member
2012- now
2010-2
Modern Language Graduate Student Organization
Council for Student Organization (CSO) representative
Member
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2010 – now
2011-now
2010-1
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