Derui Yang
Room 1014, 3925 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
1-267-804-0042 E-mail: derui@upenn.edu
EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, USA
Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Aug. 2022 – May. 2024
o GPA: 3.96/4.00
o Coursework: Approaches to Teaching English and Other Modern Languages; TESOL Classroom Fundamentals; ESL
Critical Thinking Skills; Second Language Development; Critical Issues in Applied Linguistics; Social Linguistics in Education,
etc.
Hangzhou Normal University Hangzhou, CA
Bachelor in English Language and Literature (normal) Sept. 2018 – Jun. 2022
o GPA: 3.99/5.00
o Coursework: Basics of Pedagogy; English Teaching Methodology; English Teaching Skills; Teaching Practicum; English
Grammar; English Lexicology; English Phonology; Second Language Acquisition; Theory and Practice of Translation;
American Literature, etc.
o Awards: Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship for Academic Year 2019-2020; Third-class Scholarship of HNU for
the 2nd Semester of Academic Year 2019-2020; First-class Scholarship of HNU for the 1st Semester of Academic Year
2019-2020; Second-class Scholarship of HNU for the 2nd Semester of Academic Year 2018-2019
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Hangzhou Yuhang High School
Intern English Teacher Sept. 2021 – Nov. 2021
o Designed lesson plans according to textbooks and the National Curriculum
o Taught various types of English lessons (Reading, Listening and Speaking, Unit Review, etc.) in two classes (86
students in total)
o Assisted instructor in classroom management and classroom teaching research
o Graded students’ assignments, evaluated their learning progress, and provided them with tailored tutoring
Zhejiang Stanley Education & Technology Co., Ltd.
English Teaching Assistant & 1 on 1 Tutor Jul. 2021 – Aug. 2021
o Assisted the instructor in teaching creative writing in terms of preparing teaching materials and leading parts of class
activities
o Designed lesson worksheet for a K-12 reading program
o Tutored an adult-student in intensive reading
Wenzhou School of New Oriental Education & Technology Group
English Teaching Assistant Jul. 2020 – Aug. 2020
o Graded students’ assignments and quizzes
o Evaluated students’ learning progress and provided tailored feedback
o Communicated with parents about students’ learning performance in-person and online
o Assisted instructor in preparing teaching materials and class management
ACTIVITIES
2021 Global English Education China Assembly
Attendee Jul. 2021
o Learned about practical, research-based ideas, strategies, and tools to facilitate on-going professional development among
ELT professionals through lectures given by leading experts, peer-to-peer network and knowledge sharing
Youth Volunteer Association of School of International Studies at Hangzhou Normal University
Vice President Jun. 2020 – Jun. 2021
o Organized weekly English learning activities for the senior residents in Huaxing residential community;
o Coordinated with different departments to ensure the success of on-campus volunteer events
Customised Pre-service English Teacher Training Program of the University of Queensland
Trainee Jul. 2019 – Aug. 2019
o Received professional training in English teaching methodologies through lectures, presentations and group discussions.
o Applied teaching ideas and techniques through micro-teaching with feedback from peers and trainers
o Engaged with the local community via experiential learning projects
STANDARD TEST
GRE—Verbal: 162, Quantitative: 170, Analytical Writing: 3.5 May 16, 2021
