Fin Ying
Queens,NY
Summary
Passionate and energetic individual with strong problem-solving abilities and a drive to learn. Dependable worker with a proactive mindset and positive attitude.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
David M. Peterson, P.C.
NYC, NY
01.2024 - Current
- I was invited by my school's internship coordinator to work with this law firm that specializes in 9/11 cases specifically because of the Chinese American community clients that they receive.
- I will be performing administrative tasks during my training including paperwork, filing, and organization for the firm. As I become more advanced I will be working with the firm on a higher level.
Extended Care Assistant
YaYa Pre School
, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Starting in September, I have begun my job as a care assistant at a Mandarin Pre-School in Tribeca
- I work after school on Fridays, and occasionally other days during the week, to care for young children ages 2-4
- I help familiarize them in mandarin, engage them in various educational activities, maintain a safe environment for them to play in, and help with their motor skills development.
Co-President
Scholar Studio, Online Prep School
07.2022 - Current
- Over the summer, I run a non-profit, volunteer program that pairs qualified high school students across NYC with younger students from under funded areas to tutor them in regents courses, SHSAT, and teach electives.
- I arrange the logistics for our tutors and scheduling for the program.
- I also teach a creative writing elective that is focused on crafting personal narrative pieces.
Participant
Restorative Practices Training
, NY
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Over the summer, I was invited by my school administration to attend a restorative practices training hosted by Counseling in Schools
- I had the opportunity to learn the technical skills to build community-based, healing environments for my peers that focused more on rehabilitation rather than using punishment.
- This prepared me for my new responsibilities in intervening in problems and peer-mediating conflicts at school, alongside our administration.
Participant
Youth Voices Lead, Activism Program
, NY
03.2023 - 06.2023
- I was a participant in the YVL ARTE program hosted in the Columbia Law School where I worked with mentors and my peers to learn about art in activism
- I was able to gain many leadership skills as well as become educated on relevant social issues and how to effectively raise awareness for these problems.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Education
High School -
Stuyvesant High School
NYC06-2025
Middle School -
Louis Pasteur Middle School
06.2021
Skills
- Mandarin fluency and proficiency with Cantonese
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Administrative Task and Organization
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Public Speaking
Personal Information
Title: Student
Extracurricular Activities
STUDENT UNION, Currently at my school, I am the Vice President of our Student Government, working alongside the President to lead a large school of over 3,400 students. My past 3 years of being in a leadership position at this school has greatly improved my communication and organization skills. WRITING CENTER, I am an executive in my school's writing center. Essentially what I do is assist others in editing their writing pieces and projects. AIM - Stuyvesant/Central, I am the Vice President of the Stuyvesant AIM branch as well as an executive in the central organization. In partnership with the QLW Law Firm, we assist high school students in receiving academic help, internships, and mentorships in preparation for their college and career.
Accomplishments
- I received the highest certification in NYSSMA for my level 6 piano test
Languages
Mandarin
Native/ Bilingual
Cantonese
Limited
Affiliations
- I am a lover of music and despite no longer taking lessons for piano, I trained for 7 years and I still enjoy playing as a hobby, as well as, ukulele which I taught myself during the pandemic lockdown.
- My favorite thing to do to de-stress is cooking and trying new delicious recipes.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intern
David M. Peterson, P.C.
01.2024 - Current
Extended Care Assistant
YaYa Pre School
09.2023 - Current
Participant
Restorative Practices Training
08.2023 - 08.2023
Participant
Youth Voices Lead, Activism Program
03.2023 - 06.2023
Co-President
Scholar Studio, Online Prep School
07.2022 - Current
High School -
Stuyvesant High School
Middle School -
Louis Pasteur Middle School
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