Leila Yu
irvine,CA
Summary
My experience supporting victims of abuse, and assisting district attorneys in high-pressure legal environments, has strengthened my communication, empathy, and organizational skills. As a teaching assistant and dance coach, I learned how to inspire, guide, and motivate others, the skills I now aim to apply in sales, customer service, and client relations to build meaningful connections.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Advocate Intern
Safe Horizon
New York, New York
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Handled hotline communications and coordinated client services for child sexual abuse victims and their families.
- Assisted district attorneys with court hearings by preparing case files and documentation.
Forensic Interviewer Trainee
Cupcake Girls
Las Vegas, Nevada
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Remote intern supporting licensed therapists through weekly Zoom sessions with trafficking survivors
- Trained as a forensic interviewer for sexual assault survivors, including former victims of trafficking and exploitation.
Intern Researcher
Girls For Gender Equity
New York, New York
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Hybrid role conducting extensive research to identify and expand resources supporting domestic violence and sexual assault victims.
Long Term Volunteer
Kids for Casa
Orange, California
02.2023 - Current
- Fundraised for children in need, promoted awareness through the Pinwheel Project, and delivered a public speech to the Irvine City Council.
TA & Dance Coach
MAD and Valumoment Dance Studios
08.2022 - Current
- TA and coach for an after-school dance program at MAD and Valumoment Dance Studios, assisting and encouraging young students during practice.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crean Lutheran High School
Irvine, CA06.2026
Skills
- Effective communication
- Research analysis
- Client coordination
- Public speaking
- Therapeutic support
- Empathy development
- Child Protective Services
- Psychiatric evaluation
Accomplishments
- 2023 The Presidential Volunteer Service Award
- 2023 National Honors Dance Society Award
Languages
English
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional
Affiliations
• 2023 CADTD Hip Hop Female Soloist 1st Place Finalist
• 2023 Annual Woodbridge High School Competition 1st Place Finalist
• 2023 CADTD Aliso Dance Classic 1st Place Finalist
• 2024 Annual Glendale Competition 1st Place Finalist
• 2023 Annual Woodbridge High School Competition 1st Place Finalist
• 2023 CADTD Aliso Dance Classic 1st Place Finalist
• 2024 Annual Glendale Competition 1st Place Finalist
References
Leslee Myers - AP Seminar teacher
leslee.myers@creanlutheran.org
Arisly Rodriguez - Safe Horizon director
arisly.rodriguez@safehorizon.org
Timeline
Child Advocate Intern
Safe Horizon
06.2025 - 08.2025
Forensic Interviewer Trainee
Cupcake Girls
06.2025 - 08.2025
Intern Researcher
Girls For Gender Equity
06.2025 - 08.2025
Long Term Volunteer
Kids for Casa
02.2023 - Current
TA & Dance Coach
MAD and Valumoment Dance Studios
08.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Crean Lutheran High School