KIEN NGUYEN
Summary
Part of the Honor Society. Part of the Compassion Book organization that receive the Literacy Award from the Library Congress. Equity Ambassador.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Equity Ambassador
Equity Center
11.2024 - Current
- Assist students facing challenges related to academics, campus life, or personal well-being.
- Connect students with the appropriate campus resources, such as tutoring, counseling, financial aid, or food pantries.
- Provide one-on-one peer support to help students feel heard, included, and guided.
- Develop outreach plans to inform students about campus resources, equity programs, and support services.
- Use creative communication tools (e.g., social media, flyers, tabling) to reach diverse student populations.
- Actively promote awareness around issues related to equity, inclusion, and student success.
- Organize and host events to foster a welcoming, inclusive environment for all students.
- Plan educational workshops, welcome events, and cultural celebrations that support equity and diversity on campus.
- Collaborate with student organizations, departments, and community partners to increase engagement and visibility.
Volunteer
Connectikids
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Organize and host events to foster a welcoming, inclusive environment for all students.
- Plan educational workshops, welcome events, and cultural celebrations that support equity and diversity on campus.
- Collaborate with student organizations, departments, and community partners to increase engagement and visibility.
English Tutor
House of Wisdom
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
- Increased student confidence in spoken English through consistent practice and constructive feedback during conversational exercises.
- Strengthened students'' understanding of grammar rules by providing targeted instruction during individual or group sessions.
- Collaborated with fellow tutors to share best practices and improve overall effectiveness of the tutoring program.
- Taught students study techniques and strategies for succeeding on grammar and composition.
Education
Graduated -
Northwest Catholic Highschool
West Hartford, CT05.2024
Skills
- Public Speaking (Skillful), Team Leadership (Skillful), Time Management (Skillful), Project Management (Skillful), Data Analysis (Skillful), Mentoring (Skillful), Educational Technology (Skillful), Engagement Techniques (Skillful), Critical Thinking (Skillful), Collaboration (Skillful), Emotional Intelligence (Skillful), Networking (Skillful), Presentation Skills (Skillful), Teamwork (Skillful), Flexibility (Skillful), Problem solving (Skillful), Attention to detail (Skillful), Critical thinking (Skillful), Communication skills (Skillful), Creative Thinking (Skillful)
LANGUAGES
Vietnamese (Native), English (Highly proficient), Spanish (Novice).
Interests
- Music
- Volunteering
- Hiking
- Animal Care
- Swimming
- Video Gaming
- Cooking
- Team Sports
- Gym Workouts
Timeline
Equity Ambassador
Equity Center
11.2024 - Current
English Tutor
House of Wisdom
06.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer
Connectikids
11.2022 - 04.2024
Graduated -
Northwest Catholic Highschool