Sally PW Wu

Sales Associate

1000 followers

Los Angeles, California, United States

Connect with Sally PW Wu to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Sally PW Wu to Send Message

Connect

Timeline
About me
Director of Instructional Design and Media Production at UCLA
Education
- Schaumburg High School
  2003 - 2007
  Diploma
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
  2014 - 2019
  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Educational Psychology, Learning Sciences
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
  2014 - 2016
  Master of Science - MS Educational Psychology, Learning Sciences
  Thesis: Drawing prompts enhance students’ learning with conventional visual representations in STEMRelevant Coursework: Regression Models in Education, Quasi-Experimental Design, Qualitative Research in Learning Environments, Structural Equation Modeling, Hierarchical Linear Modeling, Random Trials in Education Policy, Teaching in the College Classroom
- Haverford College
  2007 - 2011
  Bachelors of Arts Psychology
- Donghua University
  2010 - 2010
  Mandarin language and Chinese culture studies, Spring 2010.
Experience
- Executive Essentials
  Jul 2005 - Dec 2009
  Sales Associate
  Promoted to Management Team position July 2006: Handle payroll, train new employees, authorize returns and discounts, opening and closing of register and store operations.
- Audio Visual Department and Sound Crew
  Jan 2008 - May 2011
  Student Assistant
  Organize, set up and operate audio visual equipment.
- New Era Primary School
  Feb 2009 - Jun 2009
  Assistant English Teacher
  Work with 1st to 5th grade students to improve American English skills.
- Around America Academy
  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
  Instructor
  Designed and implemented lesson plans for a class of 10-15 eighth grade students in summer SSAT verbal/math and TOEFL writing classes.Tutored individual students on writing, verbal English, and AP courses (Chemistry and Statistics).
- Bryn Mawr College
  Aug 2009 - May 2011
  Student Consultant
  Provide student-observer perspective and constructive feedback to faculty partner.Participate in student and faculty seminars to discuss and analyze various educational practices.
- Haverford College
  Jan 2011 - May 2011
  Teaching Assistant
  Design and conduct review sessions; Grade weekly assignments; Tutor individual students.
- Carnegie Mellon University
  Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
  Research Intern at the Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center, Human Computer Interaction Institute
  Design and prototype a web-based formative assessment system for undergraduate Chemistry students using clinical interviews.Conduct experiments on various methods and conditions that improve retention and metacognition.
- Citizen Schools
  Aug 2011 - Aug 2012
  Curriculum and Training VISTA
  Develop project based curriculum units for professionals teaching in the apprenticeship program (examples include: Pinball Engineering, Hygiene and Personal Care, Food Chemistry, Theater Arts, Baking Business)Analyze, refine, and assemble instructional resources and training materials for teaching staff.
- Abt Associates
  Aug 2012 - Apr 2014
  Research Assistant
  Support program evaluations and general project management of STEM Education projects.Collect quantitative and qualitative data; conduct statistical and other quantitative analyses.Create proposals, reports, web sites, databases, and other materials for use by clients and project staff.
- Tutoring Plus of Cambridge
  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013
  Academic Tutor
  One-on-one volunteer tutor for at-risk high school student.
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
  Aug 2014 - May 2019
  Lecturer for How People Learn, an undergraduate course with 100+ students
  - Lecturer
    Aug 2018 - May 2019
  - Graduate Assistant
    Aug 2014 - May 2019
- Galin Education
  May 2015 - Jun 2017
  Test Prep Tutor
  One-on-one tutoring with high school students for ACT, SAT, or subject tutoring
- Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth (WCATY)
  Jul 2018 - Jul 2018
  Instructor, Accelerated Learning Program
  Developed and taught a 3-week, 107-course hour class on Psychology of Learning for 10 high school students
- Northwestern University
  May 2019 - May 2021
  Director Of Curriculum Development
  o Developed 4-week in-person and online workshops on curriculum co-design, technology integration, STEM pedagogy, and equity in the K-12 classroomo Designed an online learning management system, curriculum library, and professional learning community for 100+ teachers at https://ct-stem.northwestern.edu/ o Wrote 12 papers and 2 grants on co-design and integration of computational thinkingo Mentored 7 computer sciences/learning sciences researchers in research and co-design
- The Center for Teaching and Learning at Washington University in St. Louis
  Jun 2021 - Mar 2024
  Assistant Director for Educational Technology
  o Conduct consultations with instructors and departments on their teaching and learningo Develop in-person, online, and hybrid workshops on teaching with technologieso Assess technological needs and practices across departments and schoolso Develop technology adoption strategy and support ecosystem across campus partnerso Collaborate with Classroom Services to design classrooms and promote technology useo Produce and manage online teaching resources at the Center for Teaching and Learning Show less
- Musizi University
  Oct 2021 - now
  Academic Consultant
  Develop liberal arts curricula, pathways, and assessments for undergraduate liberal arts programsDesign and implement pedagogical training for faculty and teaching assistantsConsult on educational technology infrastructure and support system
- School of Continuing & Professional Studies at Washington University in St. Louis
  Aug 2022 - Dec 2023
  Adjunct Lecturer
  Teach an asynchronous, online Introduction to Psychology Statistics course for non-traditional students
- University of California, Los Angeles
  Jul 2024 - now
  Director of Instructional Design and Media Production
  o Develop strategic vision and operations to accelerate digital learning across campuso Lead and mentor a team of instructional designers and media specialistso Collaborate with campus partners to promote teaching and learning initiatives
Licenses & Certifications
- Lead Like a Boss
  LinkedIn
  Mar 2020
  View certificate
- High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation
  Northwestern University
  Apr 2020
  View certificate
- An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python
  Coursera
  Jun 2013
  View certificate
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Sally PW Wu
  Next Leaders Fellowship 2023-2024 - Mar 2023
- Awarded to Sally PW Wu
  Fellowship, Interdisciplinary Training Program for Educational Sciences Institute of Education Sciences/University of Wisconsin-Madison Apr 2015 $96000, 3-year fellowship grant to train graduate students in Education Sciences, highly competitive with 6-8 students chosen each year. Program is focused on: 1) design and implementation of field-based randomized studies in schools and other complex, real-world settings; 2) the statistical analysis of quantitative survey, observational, and assessment data on education, with special attention to questions of causal inference; and 3) the impact of policy innovations at the federal… Show more $96000, 3-year fellowship grant to train graduate students in Education Sciences, highly competitive with 6-8 students chosen each year. Program is focused on: 1) design and implementation of field-based randomized studies in schools and other complex, real-world settings; 2) the statistical analysis of quantitative survey, observational, and assessment data on education, with special attention to questions of causal inference; and 3) the impact of policy innovations at the federal, state, and local levels. Show less
Volunteer Experience
- Senior Peer Mentor
  Issued by FORA: Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America on Jun 2020
  Associated with Sally PW Wu
- Citizenship Tutor
  Issued by Bilingual International Assistant Services on Oct 2022
  Associated with Sally PW Wu