Xinyi Mel Song
Brighton,MA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Writing Instructor
Essayer LLC
Boston, USA
08.2022 - Current
- Guided students in writing over 1,000 essays for applications to 100+ schools, achieving admission to top institutions, including Columbia, Cornell, UChicago, Oxford, Wellesley, UC Berkeley, UBC, Georgetown (GPA 3.0), and Tufts (GPA 3.5)
- Helped students achieve notable results in competitions such as the John Locke Essay Competition, TeenInk Writing Contest, and New York Times Reading Contest
- Designed tailored writing programs, blending creativity and structure to elevate students' storytelling for essays and summer programs like YYGS and Pioneer Academics
- Supported applications across a range of majors, including Art History, Computer Science, History, Education, Mathematics, Engineering, and Business
Published Author & Campaign Strategist
Sichuan Normal University Press
Chengdu, China
03.2020 - Current
- Published the best-selling essay collection, Nevermind, I Haven’t Seen the World, selling over 9,000 copies and featured in People’s Daily and The Southern Review
- Spearheaded a social media campaign that garnered over 20,000 likes in two weeks, demonstrating creativity and effective outreach strategies
Secondary School Educational Consultant
PrepEdu Consulting LLC
Waltham, USA
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Provided strategic guidance for independent secondary school applications, securing placements in elite schools such as Phillips Academy, Deerfield Academy, Groton School, Concord Academy, Hopkins School, Pingree School, and St. Mark’s School
- Inspired creativity in students by developing compelling narratives to differentiate applications and highlight individual strengths
- Consulted with families to streamline the entire application process, ensuring clarity and impact in all documentation.
Education
Master of Arts - Comparative Literature
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY05.2020
Visiting Student - Classics and Poetry
Wadham College, University of Oxford
Oxford, UK07.2019
Skills
- Expertise in English Writing Techniques
- Proficient Cross-Cultural Communication
- Narrative Development
- Advanced Research Skills
- Leading Writing Instruction Sessions
- Project management
- Client Engagement
- WordPress and Microsoft Office Suite
- Collaborative teamwork
- Social Media Management
Publications
- Nevermind, I Haven’t Seen the World, 2020, Best-selling essay collection featured in major literary outlets.
- Phones and Us, 2020, Critical essay published in People’s Daily.
- The Life in Hokusai, 2023, Art critique published in Calligraphy Reported.
- The Willow Tree Alley and Tricycle, 2023, Personal essay published in Teacher’s Monthly.
Leadership Projects
- International Education Week, Boston University, 11/01/23, Organized and hosted a panel on skill development for international students, showcasing leadership in event execution and public engagement.
- Enrollment and Management Association Annual Conference, 09/01/23, Designed and led sponsorship initiatives, securing widespread media attention and managing end-to-end event logistics.
Timeline
Creative Writing Instructor
Essayer LLC
08.2022 - Current
Secondary School Educational Consultant
PrepEdu Consulting LLC
07.2022 - 04.2024
Published Author & Campaign Strategist
Sichuan Normal University Press
03.2020 - Current
Master of Arts - Comparative Literature
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Sarah Lawrence College
Visiting Student - Classics and Poetry
Wadham College, University of Oxford
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