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Xin Bian

Xin Bian

Wellington,SHANDONG SHENG

Summary

Research Focus:
  • Doctoral Project on the Importance of Industrial Heritage Education in Primary School Education
  • The research aims to cultivate a comprehensive understanding among younger generations regarding the significance and social-cultural relevance of industrial heritage.
Ethical Approval:
  • Successfully Navigated Complex Ethical Research Involving Minors
  • Received formal approval from the School of Architecture at Victoria University of Wellington.
Diverse Data Collection:
  • Three Different Cycles of Data Collection Involving Elementary School Students and Educators
  • Employed a mixed-method approach incorporating interviews and questionnaires, thereby enriching the study's diverse perspectives.
Data Collection Expertise:
  • Extensive Experience in Conducting Interviews and Designing Surveys
  • Successfully completed three cycles of data collection, each meticulously planned and executed. This not only enhances the diversity of my research but also deepens my understanding of how to effectively, accurately, and ethically gather data.
Quantitative and Qualitative Data:
  • Proficient Understanding of Various Types of Data
  • Demonstrated a deep understanding of how to integrate both quantitative and qualitative data into a comprehensive report.
Sampling and Participant Selection:
  • Expertise in Various Sampling Techniques
  • Effectively screened participants based on research requirements and ethical standards.
Data Cleaning and Analysis:
  • Efficient Data Cleaning and Analysis Post-Data Collection
  • Utilized statistical software for efficient data cleaning and analysis to substantiate research findings and conclusions.
Ethical Reliability and Integrity:
  • Strong Emphasis on the Ethical and Reliable Data Collection
  • Ensured proper protection of all participants' information while also ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the data.
Personal Traits or Other Information:
  • A Decade of Classroom Experience in China
  • Provides me with unique insights into student engagement and effective, tailored communication strategies.
  • Maternal Insight
  • As a mother of a 7-year-old, I have valuable firsthand experience in child psychology, which significantly influences my approaches to educational settings and curriculum development.
  • Passion for Youth Development
  • Both my career and personal life are intrinsically linked by a singular focus: the well-being and development of children, driving every facet of my academic and educational activities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Karori Community Centre
07.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with special events or programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Coordinated food, clothing and household items for disadvantaged individuals and families.

Lecturer

Shandong Women's College
09.2013 - Current
  • Primary Courses Taught: Spearheaded pedagogical initiatives within the domain of Landscape Planning and Design, offering coursework such as Environmental Integrated Design, Residential Area Design, and Park and Plaza Design.
  • Student Mentorship: Guided students through the capstone projects, encompassing conceptualization, design, execution, and final presentation, thereby facilitating their academic and professional development.
  • Academic Contributions: Published 20 scholarly articles in peer-reviewed national and international journals within the field of Landscape Planning and Design.

Landscape Designer

Hanjia Architectural Design Institute
09.2010 - 09.2013


  • Role: Mainly responsible for landscape planning, schematic design, and construction drawing design.
  • Post-Design: Involved in the production of final plans, including drawing flat maps, organizing textual documents, and other necessary design-related activities.
  • Project Tendering: Participated in the bidding process for various projects, contributing to the proposal's creative and logistical aspects.
  • Project Management: Participated and led over 20 projects, working with interdisciplinary teams to move from conceptual designs to finalized plans and actual construction.

Education

Ph.D. - Architecture

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ
02.2025

Skills

  • Data Analysis: Proficient in employing statistical software for the systematic collection and rigorous analysis of empirical data, furthering both qualitative and quantitative research paradigms
  • Project Management: Demonstrated competence in the end-to-end execution of projects, from conceptualization through to implementation, aligning project goals with stakeholder expectations and academic rigor
  • Communication Proficiency: Leveraging extensive pedagogical experience and maternal insights to facilitate nuanced communication with children, thereby strengthening educational outcomes and stakeholder relations
  • Software Proficiency: Skilled in utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite for academic and administrative purposes, including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel, to enhance productivity and data management

Timeline

Volunteer

Karori Community Centre
07.2023 - Current

Lecturer

Shandong Women's College
09.2013 - Current

Landscape Designer

Hanjia Architectural Design Institute
09.2010 - 09.2013

Ph.D. - Architecture

Victoria University of Wellington
Xin Bian