Xiaoran (Sharon) He
Shanghai,Shanghai
Summary
High innovative and resourceful education professional with extensive international teaching experience in Beijing and Shanghai, specializing in world history and U.S. history. Currently instructing at WLSA Shanghai Academy, delivering courses aligned with the Advanced Placement curriculum. Expertise includes curriculum design, academic coordination, and teacher mentorship, with contributions to interdisciplinary courses such as Contemporary China and Cross-Cultural Philosophy. Focus on historical inquiry and project-based learning fosters student collaboration and intellectual curiosity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
History/Humanities Teacher and Leadership
WLSA Shanghai Academy
Shanghai, Baoshan District
2020.08 - Current
- Facilitated learning for over 100 students in world history and U.S. history courses across campuses in SG programme.
- Coordinated history subjects and served as deputy chair of social sciences.
- Designed and taught new courses, including cross-cultural philosophy and ethics, contemporary China, and gender in modern Asia.
- Coordinated hybrid and international teaching programme.
- Provided mentorship to teachers in Cambridge Professional Development Qualifications programme.
- Couched students in preparation for international history bee and bowl.
Humanities Teacher (AP History)
Twenty-First Century International School
Beijing, Haidian District
2018.08 - 2020.06
- Taught AP World History and AP U.S. History.
- Contributed to subject curriculum development and assessment design.
Program Coordinator
Pennsylvania State University
State College, State College
2015.08 - 2018.05
- Handled accommodations for exchange students and faculties between Pennsylvania State University and Nanjing University.
- Coordinated exchange activities.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring program success.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - History
Pennsylvania State University
State College 2014.08 - 2018.05
Bachelor of Arts - History
Jilin University
Changchun 2009.08 - 2013.06
Skills
- Student Mentorship & Academic Coaching
- Curriculum Design & Development
- Academic Leadership & Coordination
- School Event Coordination
- Hybrid and International Teaching Management
- Advanced Placement Instruction
- Teaching Innovations (Project-Based Learning)
- Teacher Mentorship and Professional Development
Certification
- AP Certified Teacher – College Board
- Cambridge PDQ Mentor – Cambridge Assessment International Education
Timeline
History/Humanities Teacher and Leadership
WLSA Shanghai Academy
2020.08 - Current
Humanities Teacher (AP History)
Twenty-First Century International School
2018.08 - 2020.06
Program Coordinator
Pennsylvania State University
2015.08 - 2018.05
Doctor of Philosophy - History
Pennsylvania State University
2014.08 - 2018.05
Bachelor of Arts - History
Jilin University
2009.08 - 2013.06