Shelley Xu

Shelley Xu is a Professor in the Teacher Education department at California State University, Long Beach, within the College of Education. She serves as the Program Coordinator for the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization (Online) and Early Childhood Education programs, playing a pivotal role in shaping teacher preparation and literacy instruction.

Her educational background includes a B.A. in English and Literature from East China Normal University, an M.Ed. in ESL from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and an Ed.D. in Literacy from the same institution.

Dr. Xu's research focuses on literacy teacher education, literacy development of English language learners, and the integration of English and Mandarin biliteracy. She is deeply committed to culturally responsive teaching and the use of technology in literacy education. Her work emphasizes the importance of connecting students' cultural backgrounds and popular culture with formal literacy instruction, particularly through the integration of 'funds of knowledge.'

Her recent publications reflect a consistent trajectory in teacher education, pedagogical content knowledge, and innovative literacy instruction. Themes across her work include differentiated instruction for English learners, the role of technology in teaching, and the development of critical and humanizing pedagogies in diverse urban classrooms.

She is actively engaged in academic service through numerous leadership roles, including membership on the College Curriculum Committee, University Mini Grants Committee, Department Tenure and Promotion Committee, and several technology and evaluation committees, demonstrating strong institutional commitment.

While no scientific awards are listed, her sustained publication record and leadership roles underscore her scholarly impact. She advises teacher candidates and is involved in current research projects on pedagogical content knowledge and community-based literacy resources.