Curriculum Vitae

Yuanyuan Sun

Room 301, Building 11, Mingyue Yuan, Chizhou, Anhui, PRC, 247100
Karensun21@outlook.com
www. Yuanyuansunportfolio.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE

M.A. in TESL/TEFL candidate seeking for a full-time position teaching English to EFL
high school or college students at private schools or institute of higher education in
China.

EDUCATION

Colorado State University, College of Liberal Arts Aug. 2015 Aug. 2017
Fort Collins, CO
MA in Teaching English as a Second/ Foreign Language (TESL/TEFL)

RELEVANT COURSEWORK IN M.A. PROGRAM

Methods for Teaching English as a Second/ Foreign Language
Theories of Second Language Acquisition
Phonology/ Morphology for ESL/ EFL
Syntax for ESL/ EFL
Introduction to Sociolinguistics
Professional ESL Teaching: Theory to Practice
English for Specific Purposes
Computer Assisted Language Learning
Second Language Assessment
Multicultural and Special Populations:
Diversity and Equity in Educational and Professional Institutions

2+2 International Partnership Program
 Anhui Agricultural University, College of Foreign languages Sep. 2010 Jun. 2012
Chizhou, Anhui, China
Bachelor of Arts: English

Colorado State University, College of Liberal Arts Aug. 2012 May 2015
Fort Collins, CO
Bachelor of Arts: English Literature

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Free ESL Class Teaching Jan. 2016 May 2016
Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO
Taught ESL students including CSU grad/undergrad international students,
visiting scholars/scientists/professors, spouses or family of CSU students/
faculty. Students proficiency ranged from low beginning to high
intermediate.
Taught communication focused and multi-skills classes including reading
and writing, listening and speaking.
Created lesson plans and classroom materials according to different class
levels and sizes.

English Home Tutor June 2016 Aug. 2016
Chizhou, Anhui, China
Worked one-on-one with a second-year middle school student in. Met
three times a week.
Instructed the student in grammar, reading and writing

Supplemental Material Development for MTM Pathway Program Spring, 2016
INTO CSU Fort Collins, CO
Conducted needs analysis the on the Natural Resources, Recreation,
and Tourism 320 course (NRRT 320), within the Master of Tourism
Management (MTM) Pathways program at INTO CSU (the intensive
English program at Colorado State University)
Developed five supplemental modules (45-minute mini lessons) based
on the outcome of the needs analysis.
Created materials along with the modules including a word glossary and
a website showcasing the modules and materials.
EXTRACURRICULUM ACTIVITIES & COMMUNITY INVOLMENT

Arts Department of the Student Association Oct. 2010 Jun. 2012
College of Foreign Languages at AAU Hefei, Anhui
Served as the vice minister of the Arts Department. Planned, organized
and participated in events including welcome parties for freshmen and
singing contests.

Conversation Partner Spring 2016 Spring 2017
INTO CSU, Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO
Attended academic listening and speaking classes at INTO CSU. Led
group discussions and helped students with English conversation
practice and class content.
Learned about different cultures around the world by communicating with
international students from Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Thailand, etc.

International Friends Program Aug. 2012 - Present
Fort Collins International Center Fort Collins, CO
Got paired up with a local community family in Fort Collins according to
mutual interests through the program. Built friendship with local
residents and learned more about American cultures by joining many
family activities.

Global Ambassadors Program March 2017
Fort Collins International Center Fort Collins, CO
Volunteered to Present the Chinese culture in Bennett Elementary
School for its International Day.

HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Won the 1st prize in the English Speech Contest held by the College of
Foreign Languages at AAU in 2010.
Won the 1st prize in the Chinese Speech Contest held by the College
of Foreign Languages at AAU in 2010.
Won the 3rd prize in the AAU Freshmen Speech Contest in 2010.
Won the 3rd prize in the Campus Host Contest held by the College of
Foreign Languages at AAU in 2010.
 Won the 3rd prize in Practical English Translation Contest at AAU in
2011.
Won the 2nd prize and Best Script Award in the Campus Scene Drama
Contest at AAU.
Won the Top-grade scholarship for the academic year 2010-2011 in the
College of Foreign Languages at AAU
Won the Scholarship of the 1st Place for the academic year 2011-2012
in the College of Foreign Languages at AAU.


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Attended sessions in both 2015 and 2016 CoTESOL Convention in
Denver, Co.
Presented at the 40th Annual CoTESOL Convention in Denver, CO,
November 2016.
Attended Brown Bag Series professional development sessions at
Colorado State Univerty, Fort Collins, CO, September 2015- Present.
Attended events including guest speaker talks and presentations at
Advocacy Week, an annual event addressing linguistic and cultural
diversity organized by TESL/TEFL Student Association at Colorado
State University.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Computer Skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Prezi
Weebly.com
Wordpress.com
Wikispaces.com




 Languages
Mandarin Chinese, native
English, CET-6, TEM-4, advanced

Additional Skills
Portatone Grade 9 Certificate, issued by The Music Examination
Committee of the Chinese Musicians Association, August 2006.


References are available upon request.