SIYANG LI
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic Student Teacher willing to take a hands-on approach in and outside of the classroom to engage students. Smart and focused, with exemplary communication skills. Works as a cooperative partner with the supervising teacher to deliver quality instruction for students. Eager to help more learners develop language skills and learn based on individual needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Finance
GSE Student Government
Philadelphia, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Identified areas where cost savings could be achieved without compromising quality or service levels.
- Prepared quarterly balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other accounting documents for review by the senior leadership team.
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop accurate forecasts for future revenue growth.
- Reviewed budgets and guided the finance committee on budgeting issues.
Student Teacher
the Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Responsible for teaching four classes, including 9th to 12th grade English and Film Studies, varied focus and content, e.g., lesson preparation, assignment grading, and verification tasks
- Developed instructional materials to support learning objectives; implemented the educational tool 'Eduaide' for enhanced work efficiency and effectiveness
- Conducted examinations to ensure assessment integrity; performed plagiarism checks for reference materials; observed and assessed student performance
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs, assisted in creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment
Policy Management Intern
International Centre for Engineering Education (ICEE)
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Consulted supervisor for more advice to determine the topic for reporting, produced comprehensive research questions and hypothesis about international education systems
- Undertook research on the basic definition of international education, the history of development, the necessity of developing international education, and key measures taken by China in the last two years to address the problems
- Participated in extra work training and courses to refine and improve industry knowledge, conduct analysis on the case of developing international education in the United States, and proposed feasible recommendations
- Gathered, analyzed, and integrated information through independent research, summarized vital findings
Public Relations & Marketing Intern
Borgen Project
Washington D.C
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Developed social media content, created branding campaigns, pitched story ideas to broadcast and digital media
- Conducted a focus group, gathered feedback for market research, created and implement a fundraising strategy
- Collected and analyzed customer demographics, preferences, and purchasing behaviors to inform marketing strategy; strategized, executed, and presented findings at monthly informational meetings
- Assisted with The Borgen Project mobilizing efforts, attended meetings to brainstorm new ideas
Tutor Volunteer
Intensive English Communication Program
State College, PA
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted mentor teacher in teaching math and literacy, provided students with extra support, helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson, improved students' English score by 15%
- Supported students' compositions written on different topics through group discussion, one-on-one conversations
- Taught students from various socioeconomic backgrounds how to improve their English verbal and writing skills, supported several students who came from Spain and Vietnam in learning, observed their language development
- Developed a series of teaching methods to improve students' skills in using English, designed a sequence of games to facilitate intercultural communication as well as enriched students' curriculum diversity
Private English Tutor
Personal Employer
State College, PA
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Built student confidence through positive reinforcement while instructing them in effective study techniques, note-taking skills, and test question completion
- Devised and executed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student learning styles
- Provided attentive support to students with classroom, study area and home environments to optimize their academic progress
Education
Master of Science - Education, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, English
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA05.2024
Skills
- Mandarin (native)
- English (proficient)
- Spanish
- Python
- Microsoft Office
- Audacity
- Adobe Photoshop
- Lesson planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management
- Organization
- Leadership
- Teamwork
Timeline
Vice President of Finance
GSE Student Government
08.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
the Pennsylvania State University
10.2023 - 05.2024
Policy Management Intern
International Centre for Engineering Education (ICEE)
08.2023 - 09.2023
Public Relations & Marketing Intern
Borgen Project
06.2023 - 09.2023
Tutor Volunteer
Intensive English Communication Program
11.2022 - 05.2023
Private English Tutor
Personal Employer
09.2021 - 02.2022
Master of Science - Education, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, English
The Pennsylvania State University
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