My name is Yu Zhang. In May, 2016, I graduated from Pennsylvania State University (University Park) with a Master’s degree in TESL. I am applying for an ESL/EFL teaching position in the US. My qualification for such positions includes but not limits to:

- Working experience with students from a variety of age and culture backgrounds;
- Ability and experience of cooperating work and group teaching;
- Teaching and tutoring experience in both undergraduate and graduate levels;
- Extended training in course development and curriculum design.

I am very passionate about ESL teaching and I am very confident to make a positive contribution to an ESL program. My resume is provided below and you are very welcome to reach me by email.

Sincerely,
YU ZHANG

YU ZHANG
State College, Pennsylvania 814-777-5806 nicole9997dbl@gmail.com

EDUCATION BACKGROUND
The Pennsylvania State University (University Park), State College, PA
MA in TESL Candidate, Expected graduation, May 2016
MA Paper: Indirect Speech of Chinese Females in a Potential Romantic Relationship
Central South University, Changsha, China
BA in Journalism, Jul 2013

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Mid-State Literacy Council, State College, PA
TOEFL Instructor, Jan 2016 – Present
Co-teach writing classes.
Elicit students’ needs and wants for the class.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction. Select and obtain materials and supplies.
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Practicum Teacher for Graduate Academic Writing course, Jan 2016 – Present
Take part in evaluating and grading students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare course materials such as handouts and worksheets.
Create and lead some of the teaching activities.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction together with my mentor.
Participate in teacher meetings.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Group Teaching for ITA (International Teaching Assistants), Sep 2014 – Jan 2015
Discuss assigned duties with other teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
Present subject matter to students, using lectures, discussions, supervised role-playing methods.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions with other teachers.
Prepare and deliver a lecture to international teaching assistants on topics such as office hours, presenting skills, definition extension skills, etc.
ESL Writing Tutor for International Undergraduates, Aug 2014 – Jan 2015
Tutor students academic writing with a focus on rhetorical skills.
Communicate with students and make tutoring plan based on their specific needs and wants in addition to the required topics from their ESL class.
Prepare and create tutoring materials based on tutoring plans.
Teach students the use COCA (Corpus of Contemporary American English) to check their language use and to learn by themselves.
Sharing tutoring reflections with my professor and classmates, and have online discussions about related issues in turoing.
ESL Oral Skills Tutor for International graduates, Aug 2014 – Jan 2015
Communicate with the student and make tutoring plan based on his needs and goals.
Tutor English pronunciation, with emphasises on distinctions between specific consonants or vowels, rhythm and tones.
Apply multiple ways of pronunciation teaching according to the student’s performance.
Write tutoring reports regularly and present on the tutoring progress.
Mid-State Literacy Council, State College, PA
ESL Tutor for English beginners, Aug 2015 – Jan 2016
Communicate with the student and her family and set a general tutoring plan in terms of her needs and goals.
Teach the student English pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary.
Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate and build confidence in the student.

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Course Design Projects
Course for Non-native children in State College (Independent work)
Course for advanced EFL learners in Penn State (Group work with classmates)
Taoyuan No.7 Middle School, Changde, China
Volunteer Teacher, Mar 2013 – May 2013
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
Teach and tutor English, mathematics and chemistry.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Hunan TV Station,Changsha, China (Internship)
Program Director and Student Guest, Feb 2012- Mar 2012
Design program details and write screenlines. Discuss current news with some media experts.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Bilingual in Chinese and English.
Expert in photography and filming.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office in teaching.