Gege (Lee) Li

160-02 Laburnum Ave, Flushing, NY, 11358

(814) 777-5080
gegeli1991@hotmail.com
Teaching portfolio: http://gegeli.weebly.com/
EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Aug. 2013-May 2015
Master of Arts, 2015
G.P.A 4.0/4.0
Major: Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (TESL)
Relevant Courses: Teaching English as a Second Language, Discourse Functional Grammar,
Teaching Second Language Writing, Issues in Rhetoric and Composition, Theory: Second
Language Acquisition
University of Science and Technology, Beijing (USTB)
Bachelor of Arts, 2013
Major: English Language and Literature

Aug. 2009-June 2013

G.P.A 3.6/4.0

Wuhan Foreign Languages School - Wuhan, Hubei, PRC

Graduation Certificate (Senior High School), 2009
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Intensive English Communication Program (IECP), Penn State University
Practicum Teacher
Jan. 2015-May 2015
! Taught advanced reading to 18 IECP students through a communicative approach
! Collaborated with mentor teacher on lesson design, grading, and communication with
students
! Created learner-friendly atmosphere through sensitivity to various learning styles
! Engaged students through communicative activities designed for maximum interaction
! Employed various effective assessment methods (tests, oral presentation, group projects)
to evaluate and promoted learning
IECP Tutoring Center, Penn State University
Aug. 2014-May 2015
English Tutor
! Utilizing authentic examples and discourse to help solve students grammar problems
! Practicing oral communication with students, and providing students guidance with
pronunciation
! Helping revising students writing assignments as well as providing them with constructive
suggestion with their writing
! Providing tutorial for IELTS and TOEFL preparation in writing, reading, and speaking
Chinese Language Partner Program, Penn State University
Sep. 2013-Dec. 2013
Chinese Language Partner
! Initiated Chinese language and culture-related topics (i.e., lexicon usage, culture
comparison)
! Assisted American partners conversational Mandarin, shared language insights

The High School Affiliated to University of Science and Technology, Beijing

Nov. 2012-July 2013
Co-teacher
! Took charge of class exercises
! Used a text book and developed curriculum
! Responsible for translation and interpretation
! Utilized games to increase interaction in education
Beijing Jingyu Hope Primary School
Sep.-Dec. 2012 & Oct. 2009-Jan. 2010
Volunteer Teacher
! Designed English classes and curricula for the 1st and 5th grades
! Taught English classes and designed exam papers for 1st and 5th grade students
The Department of Mechanical Industry of the Municipal Government of Wuhan, PRC
Intern (Administrative Assistant)
Jun.-Sep. 2012
! Edited and translated articles for publication and speeches
! Responsible for word processing, document formatting, proof reading English materials
! Created documents, spreadsheets and power point slides
! Interpreter on a visit to Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile Company Ltd
Department of English Language and Literature, USTB
Oct. 2009-July 2010
Teaching Assistant
! Helped the class instructor update class assignments and notices on the internet
! Organized department and school activities: morning reading activities, speech and
debating contests
! Responsible for liaison between students, teachers and faculties
! Assisted teaching English classes
Private English Tutor
July-Sep. 2011 & Jan.-July 2009
! Taught four middle school students English, using New Concept English Books 2 & 3
! One on one tutoring of a five-year old child
ACTIVITIES
TEDx-USTB, an individually organized TED event
Sep. 2012
! Contacted speakers for the event and coordinated with school and other organizers
! Responsible for Chinese-English simultaneous interpretation for the foreign speaker
International Vehicle Summit
! Interpreter for Chinese guests
Sportaccord Combat Games 2010 Beijing
Volunteer Interpreter
! Bilingual (English and Chinese) information consultant for guests
! Interpreter for the foreign guests and athletes

Jan. 2011

SKILLS
Language skills:
! Chinese: Native
! English: Native-like (TOEFL: 110/120, Listening: 29/30, Reading: 28/30, Speaking: 26/30,
Writing: 27/30)
! French: Basic
Computer skills: Frequent user of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Frequent user of Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac
Interpersonal skills: Excellent organizational and communication skills, strong sense of
teamwork, high cultural sensitivity