Estella Chen

• Developed and implemented innovative online Chinese language courses to cater to diverse global learners • Led a team in creating engaging course content with high production value to enhance the learning experience • Achieved industry-leading retention rates by providing top-notch tutoring and support services to students

• Coordinated global education projects to ensure compliance with UN standards, reducing risk and improving project viability • Facilitated collaboration between project clients, suppliers, technical experts, funders, and education entities • Conducted ongoing education risk assessments to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness

• Led efforts to bridge elite Chinese women to Columbia University, facilitating diverse courses for women's self-growth • Provided American perspective insights to new course design and workshops at Her Village Academy, Sun Media Group • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of partnership initiatives

• Oversaw teacher training and curriculum development at a start-up stage, ensuring high-quality education delivery • Managed one-on-one tutoring sessions and contributed to the design of innovative textbooks for effective learning outcomes

• Developed and taught an Elementary Chinese Online Course for undergraduate students at the University of Guam, focusing on basic language skills for effective communication in Mandarin-speaking areas • Created engaging curriculum for Chinese 101 to enhance students' confidence in speaking and understanding Chinese, facilitating cultural exchange and language proficiency • Implemented interactive online tools and resources to support student learning and engagement, resulting in high course completion rates and positive student feedback

• Developed and implemented Business English courses focusing on speech preparation, writing for resumes, and job interview simulations to prepare students for global job opportunities • Led students through the Multicultural Business Promotion Project to enhance their language skills in various business contexts • Provided feedback and guidance to students on improving their presentation skills and fluency in spoken English

• Coordinated collaborative governance activities between industry, professional organizations, and funders to accelerate sustainable development projects • Facilitated connections between technical experts, higher education institutions, and non-government entities to achieve a significant humanitarian impact • Strengthened international competitiveness and empowered local communities through strategic partnerships and supplier collaborations

It is designed for aspiring and experienced teachers to reflect on and modify their ability to facilitate learning, and then to prepare themselves to exert leadership in their professional field.

This program prepares leaders to achieve large-scale improvements across educational systems through strategic use of policy, innovative practice and assessment. The Global Executive EdD stresses the examination of educational solutions from around the world as participants work with their own local challenges.