1. Shuang Yang
3 Palmers Garth, Durham DH1 3AR
Phone (Cell): 07421 222 097
Email: yangshuang_523@outlook.com
Objective
After developing a range of vital skills throughout University, I am now excited to apply them to a
commercial environment with the goal of becoming a public relationship executive or other potential
role. Goal-oriented and appreciates all opportunities for personal growth, networking, and learning.
Educationand Qualifications
MA Social Research Methods (Social Policy), Durham University, (2015)
 Modules include quantitative research methods, qualitative research methods,
statistics, and social policy analysis.
 Skills developed: fluent English; Communication; Research methods ; Critical
analyzing, et al.
BA Bachelor of Education, Minzu University of China, Beijing (2014)
 Compulsory modules include education theories based on psychology and
sociology.
A significant proportion of optional modules were required which included
Philosophy, Anthropology, HR, Statistics, Arts and Histories et al.
 GPA 4.16(top2)
 Skills developed: Awareness of society; Mass information managing; Self-
expression; Critical thinking; Problem-solving, et al.
Research
 Social support networks for left-behind girls in Yangmeng Village Primary School from
the perspective of sex education, Hebei Province, China. (2013)
 Parenting patterns for left-behind Mongolian Children in Zhenglan County, Inner
Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. (2013)
 Bilingual education delivered by family for Kazak-Chinese students who attend Han
Primary School in No.2 Secondary School of Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous
Region, China (2011)
Skills developed: Team work; Information managing; Qualitative and quantitative research methods;
Field work strategies; Academic writing; Communication; Problem-solving; Critical Analyzing, et al.
Volunteering and Extracurricular Activities
• Teacher in Bohailu Primary School, Hebei Province, China. (2013)
Collected and selected content to be taught; Planned teaching strategies; Adjusted strategies based
on feedback.
• Teacher in Yangmeng Village Primary School, Hebei Province, China.(2013)
• Member in Sino-US ‘Minzu Elites’ Leadership Project.(2011-2013)
One student from each school and each ethnic group was chosen to join the demanding and
rewarding project which during the first summer we took communication courses and did volunteer
teaching along with American students while during the second summer we took lectures and study
tour in Hong Kong.
• Member of Minzu-Uni Dance Union.(2011-2013)
Minzu-Uni Dance Union was extremely demanding which required members to practice three times a
week from 7pm to 2am. Our core values were passion and challenging the limit. As a reward, we

2. Key Skills
I.T.: MS Office, Access, R, SPSS, NVivo,
Languages: Fluent Chinese (Mandarin) and English
gained high reputation across Beijing and were invited to perform on various occasions sometimes
even overseas.
• Teacher for students from Hui and Tujia ethnic groups in Qinghai Province, China
(2012)
• Charger of Public Relation Department, University Red Cross (2011-2012)
Planned volunteer campaign strategies, manage relationships with other charities outside and in
university. For example, blood-donating events with Beijing Tongren Hospital; Free physical
examinations with volunteers from Beijing Chinese Medicine University; First aid training on campus
with Beijing Emergency Center; Invited volunteers from other universities in Beijing to take part in
activities organized my society.
• Reporter for Campus Television Station.(2011-2012)
• Events manager of AIDS prevention campaign on campus.(2012)
Sought for outside resource to organize a series of events such as drama competition, awareness
gathering, and micro-film festival. Invited experts and volunteer societies from other colleges to take
part.
• Officer of Volunteer Department, University Youth League (2010-2011)
Efficiently organized and actively participated in various volunteer projects, such as registration of
qualified volunteers on campus, recruitment for ‘college graduates volunteer service in west region of
China’ and administration of all campus volunteer activities.
• Charger of Public Relationship Department of National Defense Education
Society.(2010-2011)
Planned campaign strategies to enhance awareness of National Defense among students and
organized relevant lectures.
• Weekly commitment providing support to children with special needs in Beijing, China
(2011)
• Weekly film shows for migrant workers in Beijing, China (2010)
• Volunteer for Minzu University’s 60th anniversary in alumni team(2010)
• Teacher in school for migrant workers’ children in Beijing, China (2010)
Migrant workers' children are excluded by public education regarding Household Registration System.
All students here came from disadvantaged families. They suffered shortage of teaching material,
teachers and even safe campus. I went to give lectures regularly on Thursday afternoons and worked
4 hours each week teaching English.