Student Information
Undergraduate Student
Secondary Education (Mathematics)
MaryLouFulton Teachers College
Long Bio
Hello, my name is Mingchuan (Andie) Jia, a fourth-year undergraduate at Arizona State University's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College pursuing a bachelor's degree in Secondary Mathematics Education and a certificate in Disability Studies. Upon graduating from Benilde-St. Margaret's School in St. Louis Park, Minn., I went to the University of Washington in Seattle, Wash., amid the COVID-19 pandemic. During the extended online school, I discovered my passion for teaching from experiences as a student tutor serving multiple Seattle public secondary schools and witnessing students struggling during the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic provoked me to rethink education: how we can pivot through the pandemic with innovative and equitable instructional strategies, how to balance our academic excellence and mental health as a teacher, and what strategies could be utilized to prevent students from mental fatigue that leads to aversion to the subject? With inspiration and curiosity, I transferred to Arizona State University to accomplish my teacher dream in June 2022.
During my undergraduate studies at ASU, I will continue to acquire knowledge from active learning, field experiences, student teaching, and internships. After completing my degree in Fall 2024, I will pursue a master's degree in 2025 to further my knowledge in education to become a teacher who empowers students with knowledge, passion, and empathy.
Education
Bachelor's of Arts in Education, Secondary Education (Mathematics), estimated graduation December 2024, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, United States
Honors / Awards
Completion Certification for TLDC101X: Teaching & Learning in the Diverse Classroom, Cornell University, November 2022
Badge of Foundations for Excellence in Teaching Online, Arizona State University, January 2023
Empower Online Training for Supportive Adults for Foster Youths, Arizona State University, April 2023
Inclusive Mindset for Team Building, Arizona State University, April 2023
Service
Student Tutor, Seattle Public Schools, January 2021-December 2021