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    Curriculum Vitae

    Cong (Connie) Zou


    Reno, NV | 775-409-9490 | congzst@gmail.com

    SUMMARY

    One year of experience in instructional design and one year of experience in teaching in higher
    education level. I possess a robust foundation in theoretical knowledge spanning instructional
    design, online pedagogy, and educational technology. Proficient in crafting web-based
    instructional content and multimedia materials tailored for effective teaching and learning, and
    I adapt to and utilize new technologies quickly. Skilled in quantitative and qualitative research
    in educational technology area.
    Proficient in authoring tools including Canvas LMS, Articulate 360, Camtasia, Final Cut Pro,
    Adobe Premiere and productivity applications including SPSS, Microsoft Office, and Zoom.

    EDUCATION

    Ph.D. Student | University of Nevada, Reno


    Aug.2017 to Present
    Instructional Design & Educational Statistics
    Master of Science | University of Nevada, Reno
    Aug.2015 to May 2017
    Counseling and Educational Psychology with emphasis in Information Technology in Education
    Non-thesis.

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    Instructional Design Experience


    Instructional Designer｜UNR, Teaching & Learning Technologies
    Jan.2020 – Jul.2020, full time
    The position was a half year contract during the COVID pandemic.
    • Supported course transitioning for teaching faculties. Created instructional files for
    Office of Digital Learning webpage.
    • Provided consultation to faculty in designing online courses. Provided solutions for
    Canvas LMS related issues.
    • Helped subject experts in the design of online courses. Structure course modules.
    Applying learning theories to course design and incorporate instructional technologies
    into courses. Created related instructional files.
    June. 2016 – Aug 2016, intern
    • Supported course transitions from Blackboard to Canvas.
    • Checked accessibility of all the instructional files on ODL webpages.
    • Completed system updates for all clickers and provided in-class troubleshooting for
    students.
    Cong Zou

    Graduate Assistant – Instructional Design｜UNR, College of Education


    Aug. 2017 – May. 2018
    Revising online courses. Worked with Dr. Chen, Associate Professor of Quantitative Methods &
    Learning Sciences, on revising online courses.
    • Recorded and edited 15 instructional videos with captions for the graduate level course,
    EDRS-700 Introduction to Educational Research.
    • Restructured course modules. Make pedagogical recommendations regarding course
    design, instructional technology, and assessment strategies. Align weekly reading
    activities to objectives.
    • Created instructional files and improved accessibilities of instructional files for three
    graduate level courses.
    • Supported in online Zoom conferences and created accessible student guide for using
    Zoom and other Canvas LMS functions.
    Instructional Designer｜UNR, Intensive English Language Center
    2017– 2018, volunteer
    Provided on-site consultation for teachers at IELC. Five hours per week.
    • Helped subject experts in the design of online courses. Structured course content using
    modules and provided consultations on the use of Canvas technologies to deliver online
    courses.
    • Provided in-class tutorials on how to use Kaltura on Canvas for students.
    • Evaluated the engagement of using the technology tools in Canvas via survey and
    interviews.
    Teaching Experience
    Teaching Assistant | UNR, College of Education
    2016 – 2017 Worked with Dr. Liu, Professor of Quantitative Methods & Learning Sciences
    • Taught EDU214 - Preparing Techers to Use Technology online class for 3 semesters.
    • Revised undergraduate level courses. Align ISTE standards to weekly instructional
    content and create course activities accordingly.
    • Provided office hours, graded assignments, and proctored exams for undergraduate and
    graduate level courses.
    • Created instructional files and improved accessibility of the teaching materials.
    Research Experience
    Research papers from coursework:
    • Qualitative paper: How do EFL students describe online English class engagement in an
    intensive English language center at a university.
    • Survey research paper: The impact of instructional technology on students’
    engagement.
    • History of higher education research paper: How the market forces shaped the
    curriculum of the U.S. higher education during 1970s to 1990s.
    • Research proposal: The development of technology competencies of preservice
    teachers in an online technology integration class.

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    Cong Zou

    OTHER EXPERIENCES

    Student Worker | UNR, Computer Lab


    2016 – 2017
    • Supported professors in the use of computer lab technologies tools and software.
    • Assisted students in the use of the software, equipment.
    • Performed routine and preventive maintenance of computer lab and equipment.
    Museum Educator | National Museum of China, Beijing
    2011 – 2014
    • Designed museum exhibit based thematic education programs.
    • Taught elementary school students to learn about Art, History and Science knowledge.
    • Received the UNESCO cultural assistant Francesco Bandarin, Peru former President Alan.
    Garcia, the Curator of Museum of World Religions Chiang, Shao Ying, etc.

    PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

    Conference Proceedings
    Liu, L., Chen, L.T., Li, W., Zou, C. & Pugh, K. (2018). Conducting web conferences to verify
    student identity and assess learning outcomes in online courses. In E. Langran & J. Borup
    (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education
    International Conference (pp. 208-213). Washington, D.C., United States: Association for
    the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved December 10, 2019
    from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/182525/.
    Hanselman, K., Zou, C. & Liu, L. (2019). Standards-based teacher education course design. In K.
    Graziano (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education
    International Conference (pp. 833-838). Las Vegas, NV, United States: Association for
    the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved December 10, 2019
    from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/207741/.
    Liu, L., Chen, L.T., Li, W., Hanselman,, K. & Zou, C. (2019). Online assessment of instructional
    videos: Using web conference and a content analysis tool. In K. Graziano (Ed.),
    Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International
    Conference (pp. 484-491). Las Vegas, NV, United States: Association for the
    Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved December 10, 2019 from
    https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/207685/.

    VOLUNTEER

    Teacher Assistant | Libby Booth Elementary School


    2016 spring, volunteer
    • Assisted children’s learning in mathematics, reading and writing.
    • Interacted with children in daily routine: storytelling, daily journal, and art projects.
    • Helped children with special needs in daily activities.

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    HONORS AND AWARDS

    2013 Outstanding Employees of National Museum of China


    2008 Honors of Student Leaders of Beijing Union University

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