Shizheng Zhang

English Language Center, Shantou University, Shantou City, Guangdong, 515063

Phone: 159-1790-2842
Email: szzhang@stu.edu.cn, shizheng_z@yahoo.com

EDUCATION M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) 08.2014-05.2016

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Department of Applied Linguistics, College of Liberal Arts
B.A. in English 09.2010-06.2014
Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), Xian, P.R. China
Department of English, School of Foreign Languages
Specialty in English Language and Literature 08.2013-01.2014
Karlstad University, Karlstad, Sweden (Student Exchange Program)
Department of English, Faculty of Arts and Education

QUALIFICATION Chinese (native language), English (native-like), German (basic)

AND SKILLS Teach intensive ESL courses (grammar, pronunciation, reading and writing)
in adult education and at college level
Experience in curriculum design and assessment
Knowledge of pedagogical theories and methodology

TEACHING ESL Instructor, English Language Center

EXPERIENCE Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong Province, China 08.2016-present
College English, Level 3 class
Teach three classes (80 students) of Level 3
Design and implement course curriculum and teaching materials
Conduct academic research about using Arguendo in teaching ESL

Practicum Teacher, IECP (Intensive English Communicative Program)

The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA 01.2016-05.2016
Advanced-level IELTS PREP class
Participate in the daily instructional activities
Create and teach instructional materials for the curriculum
Develop and implement assessment measures to evaluate students achievement
Work collaboratively with the mentor teacher and the practicum
supervisor to carry out responsibilities
Open office hours and participate in department meetings

ESL Instructor, Mid-State Literacy Council

State College, PA 09.2015-05.2016
Intermediate & Advanced-level reading and writing class
Teach reading and writing for international visiting scholars and adult immigrants
from China, Japan, South Korea, India, Colombia, Turkey and Brazil
Design and implement course curriculum and teaching materials
Conduct on-going assessment to measure students achievements
Plan and lead follow-up activities and discussion in class

 Shizheng Zhang
English Language Center, Shantou University, Shantou City, Guangdong, 515063
Phone: 159-1790-2842
Email: szzhang@stu.edu.cn, shizheng_z@yahoo.com

English Writing Tutor for ESL composition
The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA 01.2015-05.2015
ESL 015 Academic composition course
Schedule weekly tutorial sessions for three international students
Assist students from ESL 015 course with their assignments
Work individually with undergraduate students and provide feedback and referrals to
resources

Chinese (Mandarin) Tutor, Confucius Institute, Karlstad University

Karlstad, Sweden 08.2013-01.2014
Schedule daily tutorial sessions for European students
Teach and share Chinese culture to Swedish exchange students who are going to
study in China
Have daily conversation with Chinese learners

Teaching Assistant, New Oriental Education & Technology Group

Xian, P.R. China 05.2012-08.2012
Work as a part-time TOEFL teaching assistant
Assist the instructor to grade students assignments
Arrange daily dictation to the students
Provide class consultation to students and their parents
Check students attendance

GRANTS Linnaeus Palme (LP) Exchange Program Fellowship (SEK 53,000) of Karlstad
AND AWARDS University 08.2013-01.2014
Third-class Wu Yajun Scholarship (RMB 5000) 12.2012
First-class Scholarship of NPU (RMB 2000) 11.2011
Honorable Mention Award in Model United National Conference, Xian 05.2011

UNIVERSITY APLNG Social Committee Member, PSU 08.2015-05.2016

SERVICE Chief Editor of English Digest Newspaper, NPU 09.2012-06.2013
Sunshine Project Youth Volunteer Service Group, NPU 12.2012-05.2013

 Shizheng Zhang
English Language Center, Shantou University, Shantou City, Guangdong, 515063
Phone: 159-1790-2842
Email: szzhang@stu.edu.cn, shizheng_z@yahoo.com