Fieldwork Experience |
USC Office of International Services, Los Angeles, CA
Fall 2015 - Present English Language Program Teacher • Taught beginner level ESL to 15 students, including visiting scholars and adult learners • Organized social events to connect beginner students with intermediate and advanced classes, including coffee breaks, as well as a visit to both California Science Center and Hollywood USC Orientation Programs, Los Angeles, CA Fall 2015 American Culture Class Instructor • Taught a class of 10 students on various topics related to American culture including history, social norms, sports, travel, food, among other areas relevant to American culture International Service Projects, MeiZhou, China
Summer 2013 Overseas English Teacher • Taught English in China to a class of over 50 university students for 3 weeks |
Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
Summer 2015 Housing and Residence Life ACUHO-I Intern • Developed and organized programming for the students including Boba Break, Pancake Panic, and a volleyball BBQ day • Reviewed EBI survey for 2014 and summarized key findings categorized by race and ethnicity, and another category on academic class standing; seeing how these student groups felt living in the dorms or their experience in the dining halls • Coordinated professional staff search process, moves, and welcome • Worked with Year2Day1 Sophomore Retreat Committee and prepare for retreat • Managed the front desk, answering calls from parents and students regarding room assignments • Facilitated RA staff meetings, had regular one-on-ones, and organized the logistics for the check-in/check-out process • Collaborated with the Chaplain Office in organizing welcome bags with spiritual resources for incoming international students • Assisted with planning of diversity training for RA's and Spiritual Life Advisors |
USC Asian Pacific American Student Services (APASS),
Los Angeles, CA Spring 2015 Graduate Intern • Reviewed curriculum and schedules for APASS programs including Alternative Spring Break, Connections, and Circle • Found readings and created group exercise activities related to oppression, power, identity, model minorities, and privilege • Researched alumni career resources that can be incorporated into the alumni branch of APASS • Provided qualitative and quantitative research for providing education assessment plans relevant to the office needs • Fostered relationships with APASS members and office staff • Implemented program changes through additional readings and activities, particularly for training, evaluation, and supervision • Assisted with event planning that aligned to the mission, standards, and provisions of APASS |
USC Gould School of Law, Los Angeles, CA
Fall 2015 Graduate Assistant • Benchmarked alternative graduate legal programs around USA • Generated rosters using excel documents with student names and corresponding them with the appropriate courses • Filed documents and organized/proctored exams, while maintaining confidential information • Assisted with organizing files within the G-Drive, particularly identifying which students were eligible for extra time on exams (i.e. those who received their bachelor's degrees from non-English speaking institutions) |
USC Career Center, Los Angeles, CA
Spring 2015 Graduate Intern • Assist professional staff with walk-in career advising, which includes reviewing students’ resumes and cover letters • Provide students an overview of Career Center services/resources and answering general job/internship search questions • Assist the Internship Programs team with projects and events, such as Internship Week, First Generation College Student Mentor Program and diversity resources. |
USC School of Social Work, Los Angeles, CA
Fall 2014 Graduate Assistant • Providing administrative support to staff, faculty and Deans while working collaboratively with the School and University’s Departments • Worked in academic affairs and student services to coordinate schedules, provide D-clearance for students so they may add or drop courses, monitor classroom usage, and foster relationships with students • Utilized SiS and Salesforce to generate reports, segment students to ensure they are on track • Worked with Qualtrics to maintain data and assure student scores were accurate |
Academic Success Center / DSS Center, Riverside, CA
Fall 2013 - Spring 2014 English Tutor & Notetaker August 2013 – April 2014 Riverside, California • Tutored English, oral communications, and mandarin Chinese to students at California Baptist University • Served as a Notetaker for the Animation Design course |
USC American Language Institute, Los Angeles, CA
Spring 2015-Spring 2016 Conversation Partner • Provided one-on-one English conversations with international students • Offered one-on-one career counseling, academic advisement, homework help, presentation skills help, email and paper formatting, editing services, and general English speaking |
USC Graduate Student Government (GSG), Los Angeles, CA
Fall 2014 - Spring 2016 Director of Communications • Ordered swag, office supplies, and other materials from external vendors • Took pictures at senate meetings and GSG-sponsored events • Generated the weekly newsletter using MailChimp, where I collected fliers and information from executive board members and the general graduate student body • Corresponded with any inquiries from any and all graduate students • Created the GSG Resource Packet, consisting of all the resources available to graduate students • Led the Public Relations committee in maintaining GSG's website, event coordination, surveys and assessments to improve the overall public perception of GSG |
USC Rossier School of Education, Los Angeles, CA
Fall 2014 - Spring 2016 Ambassador, Admissions and Recruiting • Hosted campus tours and participated in information sessions • Answered applicants questions and assisted in general recruiting efforts • Attended preview day and addressed all opportunities Rossier has to offer • Gave insight on different study areas and academic requirements Rossier sets forth • Offered information on financial aid, scholarship opportunities, and course descriptions as described per the academic catalog |