Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Experience
Certification
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Zhexun Xin

M.A. Research And Evaluation Methods, Second Year.
Waltham,MA

Overview

1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

HCS EdConnect Broadband Initiative Evaluation
02.2021 - Current
  • Conducted literature research and wrote literature reviews
  • Utilized python to extract literature review keywords and cataloged literature review data into EdConnect program database
  • Created representative tables and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Performed data cleaning and data analysis using SPSS and Excel
  • Independently generated original data reports
  • Supported wide range of tasks correspondent to the EdConnect program
  • Supported design and implementation of survey instruments

Data Analyst Internship

Willamette University Office Of Student Activities
Salem, Oregon
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Designed new surveys and improves old surveys for over ten different student activities/program
  • Collected and analyzed large data sets
  • Generated data reports and presentations detailing key findings
  • Provided advice on how to improve student activities
  • Conducted individual research projects on University events such as Family Weekend

International Peer Coach

Tokyo International University Of America
Salem, Oregon
11.2018 - 04.2019
  • Planned and created activities for American Studies Program students
  • Liaison between Tokyo International University of America administration and other IPC leaders
  • Directed and guided American Studies Program students to university and student resources as needed.

Activity Planner Internship

China Maker Commune Company
Nanjing, China
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Guided guests and participators in "2017 ICB cup" Internet Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition
  • Photographed 2017 ICB cup, and wrote reports on Maker Commune’s official social media page.
  • Planned and designed team builder games for The Second Sports Meeting of Maker Commune

Education

Master of Arts - Research And Evaluation Methods

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
08.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Willamette University
Salem, OR
08.2016 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

Nanjing Foreign Language School Xianlin Campus
Nanjing, China
09.2013 - 05.2016

Skills

Language Skills: Chinese (Native), English (Proficient), Japanese (Intermediate)

Data Analysis and Statistics Skills:

Flexible in combining and using various tools to maximize efficiency for meeting multiple purposes

Experienced in data cleaning and preparation

R Studio

Familiar with using "tidyverse" package for data analysis

Comfortable and adept in utilizing R Studio to assemble complex functions

Experience in using R Studio to analyze standards-based assessment programs

SPSS

Proficient in using SPSS for data analysis and the creation of crosstabs, tables, and graphs

Experienced with running various statistical tests in SPSS

Comfortable in modifying the syntax of pre-existing analysis tools to better suit certain analyses situations

Microsoft Office Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data cleaning, data analysis, and the generation of tables and graphs

Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint for presentations and illustrations

Other Skills:

Critical Thinking

Information Collection, Organization, and Structuralization

Idea Illustration

Fast Learning and Adaptability

Experience

2018-2019 Willamette University International Student Advisory Council Member
-Attended regular meetings every month
-Advised on the content and formatting of preliminary information given to international students
-Brainstormed possible activity plans for international students and ASP students
2017-2020 Willamette University Chinese & Taiwanese Culture Association member
2017-2020 Willamette University Badminton Club member
2017-2019
Willamette University Japanese Student Leaders member
2016 Willamette University Wind Ensemble 3rd flute player
2016 Planner & Host of NFLS-Xianlin Campus International High School Sino-American Program
2015 Milan EXPO China Pavilion flute solo performance under the Children of Chinese Culture and Art Association
2013-2016 Initiator and President of Social-Oriented Cosplay Club
2015 Nanjing International Plum Blossom Opening Ceremony cosplay partner
-Cosplay Photo Works are Included in 2014 League of Legends Annual Cosplay Collection
-Had over 300 members from different ages and careers
-Undertook Commercial Advertisements
-Organized and planned multiple group events and activities including trips, parties, workshops
-Organized and rehearsed dance performances for conventions

Certification

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) training - Social/Behavioral Research Course Completion

Timeline

Research Assistant

HCS EdConnect Broadband Initiative Evaluation
02.2021 - Current

Master of Arts - Research And Evaluation Methods

Boston College
08.2020 - Current

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) training - Social/Behavioral Research Course Completion

04-2020

Data Analyst Internship

Willamette University Office Of Student Activities
09.2019 - 02.2020

International Peer Coach

Tokyo International University Of America
11.2018 - 04.2019

Activity Planner Internship

China Maker Commune Company
05.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Willamette University
08.2016 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

Nanjing Foreign Language School Xianlin Campus
09.2013 - 05.2016
Zhexun XinM.A. Research And Evaluation Methods, Second Year.