Yuxin Wang
Research Master Student In Child Development And Education
Amsterdam,Netherlands
Summary
Self-motivated research master's student in the final stage of completing a degree in child development, with substantial experience at the United Nations Secretariat (ESCAP) and over two years of program management expertise. Passionate about leveraging data-driven evidence to enhance children's welfare in underserved communities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Gender Equality Research Analyst Intern
United Nations ESCAP
Bangkok, Thailand
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted desk research and produced a 3,000-word literature review in the field of gender equality and energy transition in Asia-Pacific
- Developed visually engaging presentations to effectively communicate research findings to stakeholders.
- Tailored communication strategies to different stakeholder groups, enhancing message reception and program support.
- Reviewed 50+ national reports and contributed to the Asia-Pacific Beijing+30 Regional Synthesis Report, transforming data into actionable insights
- Coordinated communication and logistics for a regional conference and expert group meeting with 100+ participants, leveraging Zoom and Microsoft Teams for cross-time zone collaboration
- Drafted policy notes and brief on the trend and good practices in care economy for the 2024 Jakarta National Care Economy Consultation
Research Assistant
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Organized 10+ research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of 30 observations while maintaining high-quality output.
- Conducted a 2000-word literature review to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Maintained open lines of communication with 1 project leads and 3 team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
Research Assistant
Nanyang Technological University
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce weekly reports of results.
- Customized 3 research instruments to better capture nuanced data, enriching depth of research analysis.
- Analyzed complex data sets of 200+ participants to uncover critical insights, driving directions of research projects.
- Maintained open lines of communication with 2 project leads and 5 team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Synthesized complex information into clear summaries to make findings accessible to diverse audiences.
Programme Manager & Coordinator
Ming An-Tang EdTech Company
, China
04.2020 - 04.2022
- Evaluated and monitored the cognitive development and education outcomes of over 50 children, providing detailed reports and insights for schools and the local community.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with 3 sub-projects.
Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives. - Built a team of 5 to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
Education
Master of Science - Child Development and Education
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam 09.2023 - 07.2025
Course - Statistical Methods in Psychology
The University of Texas At Austin
Online 10.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology major
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne 03.2018 - 01.2022
Skills
Events organization
Project planning
Competitive program management
Quantitative research
Qualitative research
Policy analysis
Graphic Design (Canva, Photoshop & Illustrator)
Microsoft Workspace (Teams, Outlook & SharePoint)
Statistical Analysis (R Studio, Power BI, SPSS)
Scholarshipsandqualifications
Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC), $12,000 in 2024
UN Information Security Awareness- Foundational Certificate
Google Data Analytics Certificate
Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test Certificate
CITI Program Training for Human Research Certificate
Research
- "Social Anxiety Runs in Family: A Cultural Comparative Approach in the Intergenerational Transmission of Social Anxiety" (Preregistered)
- "Internal Migration and Self-esteem: A Qualitative Study of How Rural-to-Urban Experience Has Shaped Children's Self-esteem in China" (Master thesis, in progress)
Timeline
Gender Equality Research Analyst Intern
United Nations ESCAP
04.2024 - 08.2024
Research Assistant
University of Amsterdam
11.2023 - 04.2024
Master of Science - Child Development and Education
University of Amsterdam
09.2023 - 07.2025
Course - Statistical Methods in Psychology
The University of Texas At Austin
10.2022 - 12.2022
Research Assistant
Nanyang Technological University
08.2022 - 08.2023
Programme Manager & Coordinator
Ming An-Tang EdTech Company
04.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology major
The University of Melbourne
03.2018 - 01.2022
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