Louis Luu
San Jose,CA
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Consultant
Self Employed
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Mentored students throughout their high school years, fostering a supportive environment that promoted personal growth and self-discovery.
- Conducted thorough assessments of student strengths, weaknesses, interests, and goals to develop tailored strategies for academic success.
- Guided families through the complex college admissions process, demystifying requirements and expectations while alleviating stressors.
- Provided expert advice on school selection, leading to successful placements in U.S. institutions ranked among the top 20 in the nation
Test Prep Instructor
Apex Ivy
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Improved student SAT and IELTS scores by providing personalized sessions and implementing effective test-taking strategies.
- Conducted mock examinations under realistic conditions, resulting in a 95% student readiness rate for actual testing conditions
- Evaluated student performances against standardized benchmarks, providing clear direction on areas necessitating further development or refinement of skills.
Language Coach
KDDI Global
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Developed personalized lesson plans for over 100 company employees to address their specific needs and improve overall performance.
- Boosted student confidence in speaking and comprehension abilities by providing consistent feedback and guidance during practice sessions.
- Facilitated immersive language experiences through role-playing activities and real-world scenarios, boosting learner engagement and retention.
Private Tutor
Self Employed
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
03.2015 - 09.2017
- Effectively tutored diverse range of students from ages 12-60
- Increased students'' vocabulary knowledge through creative word games and exercises, leading to more effective communication skills.
- Strengthened students'' writing abilities by guiding them through process of outlining, drafting, revising, and editing essays and compositions.
- Mentored students in proper punctuation, spelling and sentence structure use.
Education
Psychology
Penn State University
Beaver, PAGeneral Studies
Evergreen Valley College
San Jose, CAGeneral Studies
De Anza College
Cupertino, CASkills
Collaborative Leadership
Effective Communication
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Problem-solving abilities
Reliability
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Vietnamese
Full Professional
Timeline
Academic Consultant
Self Employed
03.2021 - 02.2024
Test Prep Instructor
Apex Ivy
03.2019 - 03.2020
Language Coach
KDDI Global
01.2017 - 06.2019
Private Tutor
Self Employed
03.2015 - 09.2017
Psychology
Penn State University
General Studies
Evergreen Valley College
General Studies
De Anza College