Zuo bin Tang

About Zuo bin Tang

I began my career in community-based organizations with a singular goal: helping families realize their American Dream. That mission led me into the classroom as a Math and Computer Science teacher, and today, it drives my work as a District Achievement Instructional Specialist.As a first-generation college graduate, I know firsthand that education is the most powerful tool for building generational wealth. This is why I am a fierce advocate for college access and equity in STEAM. We need diverse voices at the table as technology continues to shape our global future.This commitment to equity extends to my work with AATEND, where I led efforts in affinity space building. By creating intentional communities for AAPI educators, I help foster the support systems necessary for teacher retention and leadership development. Whether I’m collaborating with the NYC Solves central team, launching our inaugural IM Fellowship, or building inclusive professional spaces, my goal remains the same: ensuring every educator and student has the tools to thrive in a rapidly changing world to realize their American Dreams.

Experience

1. District Achievement Instructional Specialist

   NYC Public Schools

   May 2025 — Present

   Lead strategic planning and professional development for elementary and middle schools to ensure equitable, high-quality STEM outcomes across the district- Provide direct instructional support through targeted coaching cycles, partnering with school leadership and math coaches to improve classroom practice- Drive data-informed decision-making by monitoring district-wide initiatives and analyzing progress metrics to ensure goal alignment- Facilitate system-wide alignment as a district representative in citywide Communities of Practice, collaborating with NYC Solves- Spearhead the inaugural D7 Illustrative Mathematics (IM) Fellowship in partnership with the IM team to build internal teacher capacity- Collaborate on national research with WestEd to study and optimize the implementation of the IM curriculum in middle schools- Developed and manage the D7 STEM Hub, a centralized digital resource site that streamlines operations and curriculum access for all schools in the district.

Education

• Baruch College

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance, General

  2002 — 2005

• St. John's University

  Master of Science - MS, Secondary Education and Teaching

  2016 — 2018

• Teachers College, Columbia University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

  2006

• Stony Brook University

  Post-Master's Advanced Graduate Certificate Program, Educational Leadership and Administration, General

  2020 — 2022

• Macaulay Honors College at The City University of New York

  Bachelor's Degree, Finance, General

  2002 — 2005