Yawen Liu
Chestnut Hill,MA
Summary
Creative English Tutor and songwriter with a background in Child Development from Boston College. Skilled in curriculum design, language assessment, and providing emotional support through research-informed teaching. Combines academic expertise, empathy, and storytelling to create engaging, confidence-building learning experiences. Known for adaptability, clear communication, and a strong commitment to student growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
English Tutor & Student Service Center Assistant
Asian American Civic Association
Boston, MA
10.2024 - Current
- Provide 1:1 English tutoring for limited English- Speaking immigrants to build language skills, confidence, and cultural adaptation;
- Facilitate conversation groups to enhance oral communication skills and create an inclusive learning environment;
- Manage communications for First-Step English classes, scholarship applications, and interview outcomes, ensuring timely and effective student support.
Exclusive Contracted Singer-Songwriter
Tencent Music
, China
07.2021 - Current
- Composed and produced 10+ original songs and a full-length album, generating over 1,000,000 streams across major platforms including Bilibili, QQMusic, and NetEase Cloud Music, while building a dedicated fanbase of 1,500+ loyal supporters;
- Featured as a live performer on a local television program, showcasing original work to a wider audience.
Founder & Peer Support Leader
Soleil Online Safe Space Mailbox
Nanchang, China
04.2020 - 06.2024
- Established an anonymous, schoolwide emotional support system, responded to over 200 letters, and offered emotional support and resource guidance to students experiencing mental health challenges.
Group Leader & Program Facilitator
9958 Children's Emergency Relief Center of China Charities Aid Foundation For Children
, China
07.2020 - 05.2024
- Delivered 309+ hours of service supporting critically ill children through event facilitation, health promotion, and community education programs;
- Earned the "Excellent Volunteer of the Year" award by organizing high-impact wellness coaching events for underserved youth.
Founder & Facilitator
Qihua Academy Psychology Club
Nanchang, China
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Conducted AP Psychology lessons for members in each 40-minute club meeting;
- Initiated engaging discussions on various psychology topics, including dreams, criminal psychology, depression, and psychological disorders, during the second half of the meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology And Human Development And Communication, Minor in Marketing
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05.2028
Skills
- Fluent in English
- CPR
- QPR Suicide Prevention
- Youth Behavioral Health Training Certificate
- Public speaking
- ESL Tutoring
- Piano
- Guitar
- Songwriting
Research Experience
- Researcher & Author, The Relationship Between Witnessing Father-to-Mother Domestic Violence in a Girl's Childhood and Her Future Performance in Romantic Relationships, Child Development Course at Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, Fall 2024
- Researcher & Author, The Role of Peer Relationships in Adolescents' Psychological Well-being, Introduction to Psychology Research Program, Wuhan, China, June 2023 - October 2023
- Researcher & Author, Perception of Online Gender Violence Against Women in Youth Groups, Independent Research Project on Online Gender Violence, Nanchang, China, January 2023 - April 2023
Accomplishments
Qihua Academy, Nanchang
- Received Academic Excellence Scholarship for three consecutive years.
United Kingdom Mathematics Trust
- Received Gold Certificate in 2022 Intermediate Mathematical Challenge
International Economics Olympiad
- Received Individual Merit of Junior Level in 2022 Competency Evaluation
Timeline
English Tutor & Student Service Center Assistant
Asian American Civic Association
10.2024 - Current
Exclusive Contracted Singer-Songwriter
Tencent Music
07.2021 - Current
Founder & Facilitator
Qihua Academy Psychology Club
07.2021 - 01.2023
Group Leader & Program Facilitator
9958 Children's Emergency Relief Center of China Charities Aid Foundation For Children
07.2020 - 05.2024
Founder & Peer Support Leader
Soleil Online Safe Space Mailbox
04.2020 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology And Human Development And Communication, Minor in Marketing
Boston College
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