Shuangyi (Joy) Zhang
San Juan Capistrano,CA
Summary
A dedicated student with a great academic record. With research experience in multiple fields of study. Creative and able to learn new concepts quickly. Work well with both people and deadlines. Likes gaming and philosophical quandaries. Always ready to learn and take on new challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Administrator/Private Tutor
Young Scholars Institute
Irvine , CA
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted one-on-one meetings with students and parents to discuss their academic progress and plans.
- Worked closely with students to help develop English speaking and essay writing skills.
- Providing religious literacy training for international students to help them adjust to their new environment.
- Assisted students in developing effective study skills and habits.
Research Assistance
KC Social Impact Lab/DeeperDive
Boston , MA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Participated in the research on the social impact of the popular Netflix show: Squid Game in collaboration with other students at Harvard Divinity School.
- Created detailed bibliography of existing studies for use in future research.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions regarding potential new study topics based on current trends in the field.
- Writing down analysis and conclusions.
- Performed literature reviews with other participating students.
Research Assistant
XiaojianDeeperDiveProfessor Xiaojian Zhao/UCSB
Santa Barbara , CA
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Searching for required information from online and physical archives in assistance to the professor’s research on the East Asian textile industry.
- Leaning basic research methods, data collection, and academic integrity.
- Organize and write short descriptions for gathered information for later use.
- Collaborated with other students on various tasks such as review and interpretation of research data.
Event Promotion Assistant Intern
California Public Interest Research Group
Santa Barbara , CA
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Created graphical illustrations to promote environmental campaigns, including posters and brochures, to increase public awareness.
- Research in latest publications on environmental impact.
- Participating in training sessions to develop skills in event organizing and communication.
- Participating in organized protests against oil fracking along the California coastline.
- Collected signatures and petitions to present at local government hearings and public forums.
Market Research Intern
Tee Hub
Irvine , CA
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Conducted research on the real estate market in Irvine and Santa Ana area.
- Maintained and updated filing, inventory, and financial records, manually and using the computer.
- Performed data entry tasks accurately and efficiently using Excel.
- Compiled reports summarizing research to present to the management team.
- Answered phone calls and welcomed visitors to the office.
Junior Ambassador/Tour Guide
Bower's Museum
Santa Ana , CA
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Delivered guided tours, described tour points of interest to guests, presenting the information in fun and creative ways.
- Participate in lessons and independent research to build detailed knowledge of the gallery to better answer guest questions.
- Collaborated with marketing team stuff to promote upcoming exhibitions.
- Participating in various museum events for Fundraising.
Education
Master of Theological Studies - Religion
Harvard Divinity School
Boston, MA05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Study And Sociology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA11.2020
Skills
- Research
- Academic Writing
- Creative Writing
- Internet Research
- Interactive Teaching and Learning
- Concept Explanation Techniques
- Analytical Thinking
- Verbal and Visual Presentation Skills
- Multilingual
- Pressure management
Certification
- HDS Certificate in Religion and Public Life, Entertainment Media domain
- Spanish Language Qualification Exam
Conferences
- American Academy of Religion Annual meeting 2023
- American Academy of Religion Annual meeting 2022
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Japanese
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Affiliations
- Gaming
- Painting
- Writing Fictions
- Choir performance
- Embroidery
Timeline
Assistant Administrator/Private Tutor
Young Scholars Institute
06.2023 - Current
Research Assistance
KC Social Impact Lab/DeeperDive
06.2022 - 08.2022
Research Assistant
XiaojianDeeperDiveProfessor Xiaojian Zhao/UCSB
04.2018 - 06.2018
Event Promotion Assistant Intern
California Public Interest Research Group
09.2016 - 07.2017
Market Research Intern
Tee Hub
08.2015 - 07.2016
Junior Ambassador/Tour Guide
Bower's Museum
08.2013 - 07.2015
Master of Theological Studies - Religion
Harvard Divinity School
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Study And Sociology
University of California, Santa Barbara
- HDS Certificate in Religion and Public Life, Entertainment Media domain
- Spanish Language Qualification Exam
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