Jiayun Qiu

Contact：(+86) 138-2374-2126 E-mail：tinaq@upenn.edu

Sex: Female Domicile: Shenzhen
Age: 23 Address: Futian District, Shenzhen, China

EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Master’s degree 08/2022-Present
• TESOL program
• Main courses taken: Key issues in Applied linguistics, educational linguistics, methods of teaching English and
other modern languages, second language development, developmental theory, and applications to children
• US News University Ranking # 6, Graduate School of Education #1 in the nation

Michigan State University East Lansing, MI

Bachelor of Arts, in May 2022 09/2018-05/2022
• Major: Education, with focus on social studies; Minor: TESOL
• Main courses taken: Sociology, mathematics, science, microeconomics, macroeconomics, history, politics and
other subjects are taught to different learners
• Honors: Dean’s List (Fall2018, Fall2019, Spring2020, Fall2020, Spring2021)
• US News University Ranking #60, Elementary education #1 in the nation

Victory Church & Academy California, 01/2017-05/2018

Fuyuan International School Shenzhen, 09/2015-12/2016

Shenzhen Shixia Middle School Shenzhen, 08/2012-07/2015

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graces Foundation Philadelphia, PA
Volunteer Teacher 09/2023-present
• Conducted regular English Learning classroom to higher beginner learners twice a week
• Offered academic assistance through WhatsApp for post-class questions
• Developed a new program at Graces Foundation to provide comprehensive support for students' academic and daily
life needs
Moder Patshala Philadelphia, PA
One-on-One Tutor 09/2023-present
• Provided personalized guidance to assist one student with homework and reading fluency
• Assessed their progress in mathematics by offering relevant math questions for improvement
Wilkshire Early Childhood Center Haslett, MI
Teacher Assistant 09/2021-05/2022
• Analyzed individual student backgrounds to develop tailored lesson plans
• Assisted students in Math and English classes, actively participating in activities to support their learning
• Engaged small groups of four to five students by reading picture books and drawing
• Led various activities in English and Math classes, fostering student participation and understanding
• Conducted regular classroom observations, totaling 30 hours over two sessions per week

McDonald Middle School East Lansing, MI

Teacher Assistant and One-on-One Tutor 09/2021-05/2022
• Conducted regular observations of ESL classrooms twice a week
• Assessed student progress and provided feedback to support language acquisition
• Collaborated with teachers to identify areas for improvement in lesson plans and instructional strategies
• Assisted students with reading and homework, providing personalized guidance
• Supported students in English and other subjects, fostering a positive learning environment
• Analyzed books with individual students, facilitating critical thinking and comprehension skills
Shenzhen Huangpu Middle School Shenzhen, China
English Teacher Assistant 05/2021-07/2021
• Assisted the English teacher in preparing lessons about grammar, composition, and analysis of difficult questions etc.
• Supported in delivering English classes to grade 9 students; modified students’ assignments and explained difficult
problems for them; managed class orders
• Made PPT on different topics including key and difficult points in English teaching, review for senior high school
entrance exam
• Organized grade 7 students to participate in English Dubbing Contest and worked as a judge in the contest
• Helped the school principal prepare a PPT on Chinese and Western philosophies, to facilitate teachers and staff to
emphasize more on cultural and spiritual education for students
• Invigilated engineering test on weekends voluntarily

Helen English Shenzhen,

China
After-school English Tutor 06/2019-07/2019
• Expanded extracurricular knowledge
• Prepared classes and revised class content

Waverly High school Lansing,

MI
After-school Tutor 01/2019-04/2019
• Helped high school students answer questions from homework or class activity
• Provided academic support in core subject areas such as math, English, social studies, and science
• Assisted students with homework completion, preparing for tests and quizzes

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Friendshop East Lansing, MI
Volunteer 09/2018-05/2019
• Participated in Friendshop‘s fundraising, community service, professional development, and social events
• Volunteered at a local community library every weekend, and accumulated 20 volunteer hours
• Organized activities like hand-making and book reading for 3 to 12 years old children on Halloween, Christmas Eve
Mount Hope United Church East Lansing, MI
Volunteer 01/2019-04/2019
• Helped solve math problems raised by high school students, guided them to finish excises, and prepared dinner
• Communicate with students and give them insights into problems they are experiencing in their studies and life
Chinese Students and Scholars Association at Penn Philadelphia, PA
Events Department VP 05/2023-Present
• Organized a trip for over 100 individuals studying at Penn to Washington
• Led group members in planning various activities to enhance the extracurricular experiences of Chinese students and
scholars
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, OneNote…)
• Interests: Badminton, skating, swimming, dancing, drum, table tennis, zither
• Language skills: Chinese-Native, English-Proficient

Self-Assessment
• Personal qualities and working ability: I am cheerful and warm to others, with strong sense of enterprise and
motivation, with good sense of humors and passionate about teaching. I have strong communication, learning and
practical skills, and have good interpersonal relationship.
• Professional Background and Future Plans: During my undergraduate studies, I studied a variety of subjects
(economics, history, geography, etc.) to improve my overall qualifications; during my undergraduate and master
studies, I studied English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching, and came into contact with English language learners
of different ages and backgrounds, and utilized different teaching methodologies to cater for different learners, thus I
have solid professional knowledge and practical experience. In the future, I will continue to be rooted in English
language teaching to further improve my teaching skills and experience in the subject.
• TEACHING PHILOSOPHY: My teaching philosophy is to create a student-centered learning environment where I
prioritize getting to know my students in order to meet their diverse needs. I believe in fostering not only their
cognitive development, but also their emotional and social competence. By allowing my students to take charge of
their own learning, I will differentiate my instruction, emphasize their individual skills, and ensure that each student's
unique strengths are nurtured.