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Yanjie Daniels

Pasadena,CA

Summary

Strategic Education Advisor and legal research professional with an LL.M. from the University of Southern California. Specializes in mentoring students through goal setting and narrative development while navigating complex application processes. Guides students in crafting compelling personal stories and managing timelines in the U.S. college admissions landscape.

Work History

Education Advisor

Independant
Remote, California
2024 - 2026
  • Advise high school student on U.S. university applications, tailoring guidance to individual academic and career aspirations.
  • Guide student in identifying academic interests, extracurricular opportunities, and long-term educational goals.
  • Mentor students through brainstorming and outlining personal statements and supplemental essays.
  • Educate family on U.S. college admissions process, clarifying timelines and application components to enhance understanding.
  • Create personalized planning strategies that kept student aligned with academic and application milestones.

Legal & Administrative Operations

ALBA LLC
Los Angeles, California
2024 - 2025
  • Conducted legal and policy research to inform administrative hearings, appeals, and regulatory inquiries.
  • Drafted formal correspondence and documentation for insurance appeals and agency reconsideration requests, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Manage case timelines, documentation, and communication with external institutions and government agencies.
  • Coordinated complex administrative processes with precise record-keeping and effective deadline management.

Legal Assistant

Yingke Law Firm
, China
2018 - 2020
  • Conducted legal research and analysis to strengthen litigation strategies and ensure compliance adherence
  • Monitored court case progress, facilitating timely updates and clear communication with clients
  • Provided compliance guidance on case procedures, ensuring adherence to legal documentation standards
  • Maintained case databases and ensured proper archival of legal records

Education

Master of Laws - LLM

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
04-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
04-2016

Skills

Student Advising & Education

  • College admissions guidance
  • Academic goal planning
  • Essay development
  • Student mentoring

Writing & Research

  • Analytical and academic writing
  • Essay editing
  • Legal research
  • Document drafting

Organization & Communication

  • Application management
  • Cross-cultural advising
  • Parent and student communication
  • Project-based learning

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Professional

Timeline

Education Advisor

Independant
2024 - 2026

Legal & Administrative Operations

ALBA LLC
2024 - 2025

Legal Assistant

Yingke Law Firm
2018 - 2020

Master of Laws - LLM

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Pittsburgh
Yanjie Daniels