Teaching
At the University of Washington:
Winner of 2023 Foster School of Business PhD Program Teaching Award
Accounting Data Analytics - Undergraduate Program (sole instructor)
Winter 2024 ratings: 4.4/5.0
Conducted case-based classes using Alteryx and Tableau, focusing on analytical skillsets and analytical mindsets
Financial Reporting and Analysis – Hybrid MBA Program (TA for Prof. Weili Ge; led weekly review sessions)
Fall 2022 ratings: 4.8/5.0
Fall 2021 ratings: 5.0/5.0
Math and economics bootcamp for incoming accounting PhD students, Summer 2022 (sole instructor; ratings not collected)
Financial Reporting and Analysis – TMMBA Program (TA for Prof. Dawn Matsumoto; led weekly review sessions)
Winter 2022 ratings: 4.8/5.0
Introduction to Financial Accounting – Undergraduate Program (TA for Prof. Christina Nichols; led weekly review sessions)
Spring 2021 ratings: 4.3/5.0 and 4.5/5.0
Spring 2020 ratings: 4.2/5.0 and 4.5/5.0
What students liked about my teaching:
"Xue has been one of the best teachers I’ve had that was a phd candidate."
"The instructor was extremely helpful in helping individual students in order to make sure everyone was learning and keeping up with course content during lectures."
"She did a great job at teaching Tableau and Alteryx without assuming prior knowledge, allowing everyone to be on the same level."
"She was very inclusive and gave everyone an opportunity to ask for help and contribute."
"always asked students to answer questions and created a safe environment. She was always available to meet and help students out with questions and concerns."
"Xue exemplified everything you could want in a TA. She has a methodical but inclusive approach. Super responsive and always ready with words of encouragement. It's clear she valued every question from every student and sought to purposefully create a supportive and comfortable environment during the review sessions."