Yuanzhi Lu
Hong Kong
Summary
Experienced with coordinating volunteer activities and engaging in community programs. Leveraged multicultural experience and bilingual skills in Chinese and English to enhance early childhood development in both China and Boston. Passionate about community-based changed that fosters well-being, happiness and interpersonal relationships. Driven by interest in theater and music to cultivate skills and initiate projects in the arts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Chinatown Access
01.2024 - Current
- Supported engaging, fun, and inclusive play and homework help in kindergarten through first grade classroom in afterschool care program for low income students in Boston's Chinatown.
- Maintained close relationships with children who lacks interpersonal connections with older mentors outside of the home.
Founder
In Whose Eye
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Founded club with focus on exploring societal issues such as beauty standards, gender inequality and education in justice to foster community outside of the classroom.
- Led a group of three students with four artists to create an exhibition in the art center to demonstrate the impacts of unhealthy beauty standards with original artwork and photography.
- Organized a school-wide event on the gender and racial injustice with students. Created art works and then led a group of six to create an exhibition.
- Initiating art project focusing on the effects of fast fashion on modern society.
Volunteer
Blue Balloon
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Taught weekly English classes online for middle school students in Qingpu, China.
- Participated in organization training to gain teaching skills.
- Mentored a small class of students, fostering a supportive and artistic environment outside of class materials.
Intern
Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Supported professor's research regarding effectiveness of THEP (Thinking Healthy Extension Program) on families on early childhood development ages 0-3 in rural China.
- Conducted field interviews with parents and grandparents in Sichuan to collect and analyze data, seeking ways to improve THEP.
- Gained valuable experience working with childhood research, applying learned skills gained through working with families to future works regarding the relationship between education and family.
Education
Sociology/Education
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Hong Kong International School
Hong Kong05-2024
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Quick learner
- Community service
- Leadership qualities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Chinese and English fluency
- Organized and efficient
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Elementary
Interests
- Theater arts
- Cooking
- Dancing (ballet, tap)
- Traveling
Timeline
Volunteer
Chinatown Access
01.2024 - Current
Intern
Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
06.2023 - 07.2023
Volunteer
Blue Balloon
10.2021 - 12.2023
Founder
In Whose Eye
05.2021 - 05.2024
Sociology/Education
Wellesley College
High School Diploma -
Hong Kong International School
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