6421 Elsey Dr., Troy, MI 48098

YUE (LUNA) XUAN (Ph.D. of Psychology) 6421 Elsey Dr., Troy, MI 48098 Phone: (313) 577-8994 E-mail: [email protected] EDUCATION Ph. D. Developmental Psychology, the Pennsylvania State University at University Park, Aug. 2007 M. S. Developmental Psychology, the Pennsylvania State University at University Park, Aug. 2003 M. Ed. Cognitive Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China, Jul. 2000 B. S. Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China, Jul. 1997 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 2007 – Present Research Associate, Center for Urban Studies at Wayne State University Project manager on annual Family Survey for Early On Michigan. Surveyed over 9,000 families and report their feedbacks to State and National level educational agencies. Data analysis and Report writing. 2005 – 2006 Lab Manager, Language Pathway Laboratory at the Pennsylvania State University Monitored ongoing projects, trained undergraduate research assistants, coordinated with researchers and school staff, also participated in data collection and proposal writing. 2003 – 2005 Research Assistant, Prevention Research Center at the Pennsylvania State University. Evaluated the language, cognitive and social-emotional development of preschool children, conducted interviews with parents and teachers, analyzed data and wrote technical reports. 2002 – 2003 Research Assistant, Child Study Center at the Pennsylvania State University. Organized data from a longitudinal research, developed coding rules for language productions. 2000 – 2002 Research Assistant, Language Pathway Laboratory at the Pennsylvania State University. Recruited participants, administered educational and psychological tests, implemented intervention in children with Autism, children with Specific Language Impairments, deaf children and children with other developmental disabilities. 1997 – 2000 Project Manager, Brain and Neuroscience Cognitive Research Center, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China Oversaw and executed education research in primary schools, including all aspects of data management, implementing new experiments, conducting statistical analyses and reporting results; coordinating school teachers and staff researchers; managing grant budgets, including purchasing supplies and equipment. TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2003 – 2004 Teaching Assistant, Psychology Department, the Pennsylvania State University. Teaching assistant of Introduction to Psychology; prepared handouts and multimedia materials for the class. 2000 – 2002 Lecturer, Psychology Department, the Pennsylvania State University Lecturer of Developmental Psychology; gave lectures, generated test questions, monitored on- line discussions, reviewed papers and graded tests. 1999 – 2000 Instructor, Haidian Community College Instructor of Developmental Psychology, Introduction to psychology; developed instructional materials and syllabi outlines, uses evaluation tools to monitor student learning. 1999 – 2000 Instructor, Psychology Department, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China Instructor of Research Method, Data Analysis in Education and Psychology; develops curriculum that focus on student learning, retention and achievement; selected case studies to initiate hands-on experiences and maintain interest. SKILLS Excellent communication skills Proficient in data statistics software: SPSS, SAS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop and website design Skilled on research design, data analysis, and results interpretation Familiar with project management