Rongzhi Hu
New York,United States
Summary
Resourceful student and educator with background in efficiently completing tasks and maintaining high productivity levels. Skilled in time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring successful collaboration and project completion in diverse environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student
Columbia University
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
08.2025 - Current
- Admitted to competitive joint MA/MSc program with the LSE
- Achieved a GPA of 4.13 on a 4.0 scale while maintaining full course load.
- Received the Richard Straus Travel Bursary from the LSE
School Counselor
武外英中学校 Wuhan Britain-China School
Wuhan, China
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Guided 50+ students in college readiness, enhancing their preparedness for post-secondary education.
- Advocated for academic needs and socio-emotional wellbeing of 25 11th graders as homeroom teacher, supporting their overall development.
- Supervised 20+ student organizations, fostering engagement and developing leadership skills among participants.
- Writing teacher; independently designed and taught inquiry-based writing curriculum to 80+ students
Substitute History Teacher
Harlem Children's Zone
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Delivered engaging lessons in 10th grade Global History and 11th grade African-American studies at HCZ, fostering critical thinking and cultural awareness.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Assessed student understanding through innovative evaluation methods.
Student Teacher
Oakwood Friends School
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Co-taught 3 blocks of 9th-grade World History with high school social studies teacher
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs
- Worked with students one-on-one on other social studies assignments and college essays
Academic Intern for the Vassar History Department
Vassar College
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Chaired the Vassar History Majors' Committee; advocated for student needs with faculty members
- Coordinated with the chair of Vassar History Department to organize engaging department events
- Served as editor-in-chief for the History Department's student publication
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Major in History and Correlate Sequence in Education
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY05-2022
Skills
- Teaching English as a Second Language
- Secondary Social Studies Teaching
- Curriculum Design and Planning
- Team Leadership
- History research
- Conflict resolution
Awards
- Winner of the Solomon and Barbara Wank Prize for Excellence in African, Asian, or Latin American History
- Finalist in the 2022 International Berkeley Undergraduate Prize for Architectural Design Excellence
- Vassar College Ford Scholar (History), 2021
Certification
Initial Certificate, Secondary Social Studies Teaching (Grades 7-12), New York State Education Department
Timeline
Student
Columbia University
08.2025 - Current
School Counselor
武外英中学校 Wuhan Britain-China School
07.2023 - 08.2024
Substitute History Teacher
Harlem Children's Zone
01.2023 - 06.2023
Student Teacher
Oakwood Friends School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Academic Intern for the Vassar History Department
Vassar College
08.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Major in History and Correlate Sequence in Education
Vassar College