Career Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Gia Khanh Tran

Interactive College of Technology
Houston,TX
2
Languages
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience

Dedicated Education Professional with an M.A. in Communications and experience in academic advising, student support, and ESL tutoring. Expertise in fostering trusting relationships and addressing diverse learning needs to enhance student confidence and independence. Committed to promoting meaningful academic progress through tailored support.

Work History

Bilingual Academic Advisor

2 Years 7 Months
Interactive College of Technology | 04.2023 - 11.2025
  • Developed individualized educational plans tailored to student needs and post-graduate goals.
  • Guided students in course selection and academic planning, ensuring alignment with graduation goals.
  • Collaborated with faculty to enhance student learning experiences and outcomes.
  • Conducted regular follow-ups with students to ensure engagement and satisfaction with academic programs.

Communications Intern

4 Months
The Executive's Club of Chicago | 08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Crafted marketing materials to promote organizational initiatives effectively.
  • Maintained social media presence (LinkedIn), increasing follower engagement through targeted posts and email marketing.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions for campaign ideation, contributing innovative ideas that aligned with business objectives.

Education

Master of Arts - Communications

Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | 12.2022

Academic Honors: GPA: 3.9/4.0 · College of Media & Communication Scholarship (2021-2022)

Bachelor of Arts - Business

University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City | Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam | 05.2020

Academic Honors: Ranked Top 1% of 16,000+ undergraduate students | GPA: 3.8/4.0
Scholarships: Academic Excellence Scholarship (2016-2020) · Student of Five Merits Scholarship (2018-2020) · Vu Dinh Lieu Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Performance (2016)

Skills

Academic Advising
Small-Group Instruction
Individualized Student Support
Data Collection & Documentation
Excellent Oral and Written Communication
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
and basic analytics tools

Certification

TESOL

Languages

English
Full Professional
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Bilingual Academic Advisor

Interactive College of Technology
04.2023 - 11.2025Read More

Communications Intern

The Executive's Club of Chicago
08.2022 - 12.2022Read More

Texas Tech University

Master of Arts from Communications
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University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City

Bachelor of Arts from Business
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Gia Khanh Tran