Isaac Liu
Chicago,IL
Summary
Program Coordinator experienced in implementing new and innovative programs in research and education. Expert in leadership, project management, resource allocation, and key decision-making. Articulate, motivated, and analytical in approaching problems impacting team performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator - Contract
Metropolitan Family Services
01.2026 - Current
- Developed educational programs for Early Headstart (EHS) classrooms. Provided support to teaching team in activity direction, classroom supervision, and staff operations.
- Supported ERSEA processes by maintaining enrollment, eligibility, and attendance records; used child and family data systems to help staff track program details
School-Based Behavior Technician
Amergis Healthcare
01.2025 - Current
- Worked with various school districts aiding both within the classroom and in 1 on 1 settings. Provided support to teaching staff in the management of problem behaviors (e.g. aggression, elopement, and tantrums). Worked with on-site BCBA to implement goals in student behavior intervention plans and IEPs.
Behavior Interventionist
Acuity Behavior Solutions
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Conducted planned applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy sessions with children with autism. Utilized interventions such as NET and DTT to help children develop necessary skills for daily function and learning. Worked alongside BCBAs to develop behavioral intervention plans for clients.
Research Assistant
UTM RADLab
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Leveraged ECG and BIOPAC methods to measure the efficacy of mental resilience techniques such as mindfulness and breathing exercises on the well-being of individuals. Implemented standardized psychophysiology protocols (baseline, intervention, recovery), ensured signal quality, and documented artifact screening/exclusion criteria.
- Maintained study documentation, participant records, and source data with attention to GCP, HIPAA, and IRB-approved protocol procedures.
Independent Researcher
UTM Neuroimaging Lab
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted an in-depth literature review on the neurobiological factors of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) under the supervision of faculty. Examined neurotransmission abnormalities, cortical thinning, subcortical volume differences, and functional connectivity differences across brain regions implicated in MDD. Utilized the FreeSurfer Pipeline for MRI image processing and MRI image analysis. Conducted statistical analysis in R to examine cortical differences in patients with Major Depressive Disorder. Modeled datasets on Tableau to visualize findings.
Supplemental Instructor
UTM Department of Education Studies
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided supplemental instruction for students enrolled in PSY240: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology, a second-year undergraduate clinical psychology course. Designed lesson plans with case studies, group discussions, and other forms of exam preparation based on lecture material.
Research Coordinator
UTM Department of Education Studies
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Designed and conducted a naturalistic observation study and a survey study via Qualtrics identifying major perpetuating factors that contributed to a decrease in socialization at UTM. Developed an online platform intervention that addressed the perpetuating factors and conducted a focus group study to test the platform and collected qualitative data on user experience and effectiveness in promoting socialization.
Independent Researcher
UTM Independent Research Project
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted a scoping review on the effects of mimicry and mirroring in body language, speech, and facial expressions on likability, persuasiveness, attitude, and perception of similarity. Analyzed studies across different contexts such as interrogation, sales, and interviews.
Case Manager and Behavioral Health Technician
Ocean Hills Recovery
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Managed operations at a detoxification facility, overseeing new intakes and coordinating with clinical staff to develop personalized treatment plans. Led group AA book study sessions, conducted individual mental health check-ins, and monitored patient vitals and medication schedules. Performed biopsychosocial assessments (BPS) on new intakes.
Research Assistant
UofT Rotman School of Management
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Conducted economic research on trade diversion and losses in British territories during WW1. Cleaned and structured expenditure datasets in Excel. Analyzed economic trade data in R to estimate patterns in trade flows and diversion effects. Integrated Excel and R data outputs into Tableau for dashboard development and presentation-ready reporting.
Education
Certificate in Human Resources -
Northwestern University
06-2026
Certificate in Project Management -
Northwestern University
06-2026
Honours Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Dual Major in Philosophy)
University of Toronto – Mississauga Campus (UTM)
05-2025
Skills
- R, FreeSurfer, FSLEyes, Tableau, Prolific, Qualtrics, PRISMA, Office365
- Project management, office administration, program coordination
- IRB submissions, protocol amendments, informed consent documentation, GCP/ICH-GCP principles, HIPAA compliance, REDCap, participant recruitment, data entry, source documentation
- NIH Good Clinical Practice Training
- HHS OHRP Human Research Protection Foundational Training
- Certifications: BLS, HIPAA
- Languages: English (fluent), Cantonese (fluent), French (proficient), Turkish (proficient)
Awards and Grants
University of Toronto UTM Entrance Award - $10,000
Publications and Conferences
- Liu, I., (2026). Beyond Reid: An integrative review of modern interrogation techniques and investigative interviewing. Journal of Psychology, Crime, and Justice Studies
- Liu, I., (2024). On the distinction between intentional and qualitative content: A response to Block’s inverted earth and defense of functionalism. Philosophy Academic Society Annual Research Conference
- Liu, I., (2023). The limitations of contextual understanding exhibited by Large Language Models (LLMs). Philosophy Academic Society Annual Research Conference
Timeline
Program Coordinator - Contract
Metropolitan Family Services
01.2026 - Current
School-Based Behavior Technician
Amergis Healthcare
01.2025 - Current
Behavior Interventionist
Acuity Behavior Solutions
01.2025 - 01.2026
Research Assistant
UTM RADLab
01.2024 - 01.2025
Independent Researcher
UTM Neuroimaging Lab
01.2024 - 01.2025
Supplemental Instructor
UTM Department of Education Studies
01.2024 - 01.2025
Research Coordinator
UTM Department of Education Studies
01.2024 - 01.2025
Independent Researcher
UTM Independent Research Project
01.2023 - 01.2024
Case Manager and Behavioral Health Technician
Ocean Hills Recovery
01.2023 - 01.2023
Research Assistant
UofT Rotman School of Management
01.2021 - 01.2023
Certificate in Human Resources -
Northwestern University
Certificate in Project Management -
Northwestern University
Honours Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Dual Major in Philosophy)
University of Toronto – Mississauga Campus (UTM)