Work experience

• English Language Assistant (part-time)

  Foshan University

  2025.04-Current

  (5 months)

  - Writing and translating campus media for the International Student Office (e.g. foreign students' handbook, academic prospectus, admission documents); - Participating in English language activities for undergraduates (e.g. language corner, IELTS coaching);
• Online Tutor & Education Consultant

  Online Tutor & Education Consultant

  2021.11-2024.12

  (3 years)

  - Signed multi-year contracts with market leaders in international education and consultancy in China; - Consulted on study abroad documents (Personal Statements, CV, References, etc.) for hundreds of students all over China applying to UK G5 and Russell Group universities; - Edited postgraduate level dissertations in a variety of different academic subjects; academic articles for publication (including in Nature Online); and research proposals to QS Top 100 institutes;
• English Language Materials & Curriculum Developer

  Acadsoc Online

  2018.03-2021.08

  (3 years)

  - Worked under the CEO in product research and development at the largest ESL/EFL e-learning company in South China; - Wrote a wide range of language learning materials using international (CEFR) curriculum guidelines and standards; - Checked the quality of learning materials for ESL learners and wrote feedback reports for project managers; - Designed, wrote and tested content for English language learning apps targeted at adult learners; - Designed, edited and wrote internationally accredited qualifications for online tutors, including syllabus design and exam questions; - Led an international team of academic writers while working with a qualification awarding body in the UK (Ascentis);
• English Teacher

  Xinzhou Middle School

  2012.09-2018.01

  (5 years)

  - Taught Zhongkao speaking and writing parts by integrating official textbooks with specially designed materials to maximize productive skills development and exam performance; - Managed English language computer laboratory and administered English exams, including marking official exam papers for the entire city; - Awarded for loyalty and teaching excellence by the local education bureau;
• IELTS Teacher

  Beijing Forestry University (Beijing

  2011.09-2012.05

  (9 months)

  - Taught IELTS Speaking skills to undergraduates; - Designed a complete curriculum covering common topics; - Gave mock speaking exams with feedback;

Educational experience

• University of Birmingham

  TESOL

  2015.10-2016.10

  (a year)

  Title: Postgraduate Certificate (Merit) Core Units: Teaching Methodology; Materials and Curriculum Design; Psychology
• Queen Mary, University of London

  MSc Water Science

  2008.09-2009.10

  (a year)

  - Awarded UK government scholarship - Joint programme with UCL
• University of Birmingham

  BSc Geography

  2005.09-2008.06

  (3 years)

  - Honours

Languages

Certificates