Tingyu Zhang
Dr. Gu
October 29, 2024
https://zhangtingyulin666.wixsite.com/tingyu-zhang
- Type and purposes of the project
This project is an online portfolio aimed at job search purposes, specifically for finding a position as an assistant professor in the English department. I aim to present myself as a professional, passionate, and capable teacher, appealing to senior faculty members in English composition and rhetoric.
2. Client Description:
As this portfolio represents me, I want to highlight my specialization and credentials:
Specialization: My current focus is feminism in Asian studies and disability studies within the writing center. I aim to demonstrate my ability to enhance cross-cultural communication between Western and Chinese cultures.
Credentials:
1). Education: I’ve been an ENGL 1101& 1102 English instructor at Georgia State University since 2023. I have a Master’s degree in English and I am a 2nd year PhD student in Rhetoric and Composition at GSU.
2). Teaching: My teaching experience spans over 8 years, during which I have taught English to diverse groups, including teaching over 1500 non-native high school and university students TOEFL and IELTS in China, and freshmen composition at Georgia State University.
3). Tutoring: I have contributed to the academic community as a Writing Center tutor, helping students enhance their writing skills in different papers, including those with learning disabilities.
4). Conference: I have also presented at international conferences, focusing on inclusive tutoring practices for students with dyslexia and Western feminism’s influence on Chinese feminist rhetoric.
5). Cross-culture communication & Translation: My previous working experience in Europe as a liaison interpreter in immigration and real estate has further honed my translation skills, allowing me to bridge communication across Western and Chinese cultures.
3. Audience Description.
The primary audience for my website will include associate professors, professors, and deans of English departments at universities across the United States. Their typical needs and expectations include candidates with:
- A terminal/doctorate degree in English or a foreign equivalent, specializing in professional and technical writing and composition pedagogy.
- A demonstrated record of successful college-level teaching, both in-person and online.
- Proficiency in using technology to enhance teaching and learning.
- Research interests in areas such as AI ethics in writing, digital humanities, digital rhetorics, and business/professional writing.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Content Design
- Teaching: Syllabus, teaching philosophy, sample assignments, grading/feedback examples, student evaluations, and photos of classroom activities.
- Tutoring: Tutoring philosophy, accessibility statement, and diversity statement.
- Resume: A comprehensive overview of my qualifications and experiences.
- Biography: A brief personal background with photographs.
- Design Tools
I plan to use a Wix template for designing my site, as I am not proficient in coding. This will allow me to create a professional-looking portfolio without the technical challenges of coding from scratch.
- Special Concerns
I have a few concerns that may impact my design:
1). I may lack sufficient photos of classroom activities, which could enhance the visual appeal of my portfolio.
2). My written background may need refinement to effectively grab the reader’s attention. I intend to use bullet points and key phrases to summarize my strengths in education, teaching, tutoring, and research.
3). I currently lack publishing experience, but I plan to leave space for future publications as I progress toward graduation.