Tong Wu

PhD candidate in Computer Science with over three years of tertiary teaching experience across New Zealand, China, and international online education. Experienced in delivering and supporting practical Information Technology and Computer Science teaching, including programming, algorithms, Linux, operating systems, data analysis, and artificial intelligence, with more than 1,000 hours of teaching and academic mentoring experience. Skilled in designing lectures, laboratory activities, assessments, and practical exercises, providing constructive feedback, and supporting students with diverse academic and cultural backgrounds.

Experienced in hands-on Linux laboratory teaching, command-line operations, shell scripting, technical troubleshooting, programming, and research-informed learning. A confident English-language educator and native Chinese speaker with strong cross-cultural communication skills and experience working with undergraduate and postgraduate students internationally. Committed to student-centred, practical, and inclusive teaching, with a particular interest in helping students develop both fundamental IT knowledge and industry-relevant technical skills.

International Academic Lecturer & Research Mentor (Remote) at Auckland University of Technology (2025-08 – Present)

• Delivered over 1,000 hours of online academic instruction to international undergraduate and postgraduate students across multiple countries and time zones, covering computer science, programming, data analysis, and AI subjects.
• Supported students from globally recognised institutions, primarily universities ranked within the QS Top 100 or U.S. Top 100, tailoring instruction to different curricula, assessment standards, academic backgrounds, and individual learning needs.
• Mentored bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students on dissertations and research projects, providing guidance on topic development, literature reviews, research methodology, programming and data analysis, academic writing, and presentation preparation, with familiarity with Australian, U.S., and U.K. higher-education systems.

Teaching Assistant (COMP604, Prof. Edmund Lai) at Auckland University of Technology (2024-06 – 2025-03)

• Led hands-on Linux laboratory sessions, guiding students through command-line operations, system administration, shell scripting, and practical troubleshooting.
• Marked assignments and laboratory reports according to course rubrics, providing constructive feedback to help students improve their technical understanding and practical skills.
• Supported course administration by invigilating examinations, answering students' questions, and assisting the lecturer with classroom management and assessment-related tasks.

Lecturer at Nanchang Institute of Science & Technology (2021-06 – 2023-09)

• Served as a class advisor, providing academic guidance, student support, and day-to-day class management while maintaining regular communication with students and faculty.
• Delivered core undergraduate computer science courses, including programming, algorithms, and other foundational subjects, and designed lectures, practical exercises, and assessments to strengthen students' technical skills.
• Coached and led student teams in algorithm programming and mathematics competitions, providing training in problem-solving, coding, and competition strategies to improve their overall performance.

PhD Candidate in Computer Science – Auckland University of Technology (2024-04 – 2027-04)

Master's Degree – East China University of Technology (2020-09 – 2023-07)

Bachelor's Degree – East China University of Technology (2016-09 – 2020-07)