Aiden Wang
Honolulu,Hawaii
Summary
Conscientious individual offering outstanding translation skills with past experience in cultural artifact preservation work and research, dedicated to service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Quizhu Ye Co-Founder
Beijing, China
05.2014 - Current
- Preserved Han Dynasty's cultural artifacts by mastering the stone rubbing technique to create prints sold at auctions to generate over $20,000, to maintain the museum and its community outreach projects.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services, delivering necessary COVID-relief assistance to communities in China, Europe, and Hawaii.
- Organized an individual exhibition to be showcased at this year's Spring 'Iolani Fair, during which the prints of the cultural artifacts will be auctioned for the school's scholarship fund.
Research Assistant
Forbidden City Research Project
Beijing, China
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Investigated the impact of social change in the Ming and Dynasty on the architectural redesigns of three palaces within the Forbidden City.
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
Dormitory Resident Mentor
'Iolani School Residential Life
Honolulu
08.2022 - Current
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards, and providing guidance on stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
Contemporary Asian American Issues Seminar
'Iolani School
Honolulu
09.2022 - Current
- Participated in educational lectures and debates centered on such topics as ethics and contemporary moral issues within the Asian American community.
- Facilitated student-led projects and activities to supplement coursework and deepen understanding of philosophical topics, and applications of different theories.
Algebra I Tutor
Kaimuki High School
Honolulu, HI
10.2022 - Current
- Enabled underachieving students (mostly Micronesian and Hawaiian) to reach target attainment levels by assessing student learning needs, using a variety of teaching methods to provide relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
'Iolani Math Team
Honolulu, HI
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Participated in intensive group tutoring sessions to engage in active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Encouraged members to explore new study and calculation methods to promote accountability and accommodation of individual needs, sharing math resources and materials when needed.
- Qualified to compete for 'Iolani's Math Team in the Oahu Math League, helped team earn first place.
Education
High School Diploma -
06.2024
- Special recognition: On track to receive College Board's AP Scholar with Distinction (awarded to those who have received qualifying scores on 5+ AP courses), AP Capstone Diploma for Research
- Academic Rigor: Will have completed 10 Advanced Placement courses by graduation.
Skills
- Proficient in MacOS and Google Suites
- Bilingual in English and Chinese
- Effective team communicator to maintain a safe and inclusive environment
Accomplishments
- Earned a Certificate of Appreciation from 'Iolani's Lower Campus (middle school) for translation services
- Certificate of Appreciation for creating over 100 Happy New Year's cards in Chinese calligraphy, to be used in gift basket fundraiser for public school students with special needs.
- Accepted to Yale's Young Global Summer Program to study and present interdisciplinary and international perspectives in considering the function of the arts and humanities when inspiring solutions to social problems and dilemmas.
Timeline
Algebra I Tutor - Kaimuki High School
10.2022 - Current
Contemporary Asian American Issues Seminar - 'Iolani School
09.2022 - Current
Dormitory Resident Mentor - 'Iolani School Residential Life
08.2022 - Current
Research Assistant - Forbidden City Research Project
06.2022 - 09.2022
'Iolani Math Team -
09.2021 - 06.2022
Quizhu Ye Co-Founder -
05.2014 - Current
Iolani School - High School Diploma,