Experience
Adjunct Professor
El Camino College, Torrance, CA
Jan 2024 - Present
- Instruct Foundations of Data Science and Practical Data Science.
- Adapt Practical Data Science curriculum for community colleges.
- Present at departmental brownbags on data science, statistics, and mastery learning.
PrairieLearn, El Camino College, Torrance, CA
Jun 2021 - Present
- Facilitate collaboration between non-technical staff and student developers.
- Design user-centric feedback to enhance student understanding via empathetic communication.
- Develop 100+ computer-based testing questions for Foundations of Data Science, Statistics and Probability courses.
- Author technical documentation of key features for streamlined workflow.
- Present product demo at Educational Technology Conference 2023.
Philadelphia, PA
Jun 2018 - Mar 2020
- Photographed senior portraits, fashion and lifestyle portraits for bloggers, events for small businesses, and personal projects.
Outreach Intern +
Microsoft Research Asia, Beijing, China
Dec 2017 - Jan 2018
- Supported internal communications across international branches of Microsoft Research Asia.
- Composed quarterly newsletter sent to managers across six branches of Microsoft Research Asia, synthesizing four major events and four major research highlights.
- Launched the Microsoft Research Asia Facebook page.
Theatre Program, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA
Sep 2017 - Apr 2018
- Headed poster and marketing material designs for Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play.
- Collaborated with production manager, theatre director, and designers for Riot Antigone.
Editor In Chief +
Her Campus Media, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA
Jun 2017 - May 2018
- Launched Her Campus Bryn Mawr; reached Pink level status within first year of launch.
- Supervised team of 20; assigned, created, and edited new and engaging content on a weekly basis.
- Partnered with Bliss Beauty and Echosmith on marketing campaigns via sponsored content, campus sampling, and on-campus events.
- Managed and revitalized Instagram strategy with original photos and customized graphics.
Website Designer & Developer +
Digital Scholarship, Haverford College, Haverford, PA
May 2016 - Jul 2016
- Designed and developed websites for Ticha and Quakers & Travel projects with Python and Django.
- Updated websites and contents for Quakers & Mental Health and Philadelphia Freedoms projects.
City of Austin Fire Department, Austin, TX
Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
- Assessed user value of QlikView applications by conducting ten interviews over two weeks.
- Presented optimization report of QlikView operations applications with Slides and written handout.
- Crowdsourced keywords to develop searchable database of QlikView applications.
Activities
Book Sales Volunteer
Peninsula Center Library, Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Dec 2023 - Present
- Drive book sales through effective curation, pricing, and shelving of donated books.
- Assist patrons in locating books, offer personalized recommendations, and process transactions to ensure seamless and satisfying experience.
Sept 2013 - Present
- Publish quarterly personal lifestyle content with original writing and photography.
- Launch Brunch of Books sister brand; promote upcoming book releases in partnership with publishers.
Author Event Volunteer
Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
May 2019 - Mar 2020
Peer Mentor & Webmaster
Bryn Mawr College Dorm Leadership, Bryn Mawr, PA
Aug 2015 - May 2018
Chaverim A Cappella
Tri-College Consortium, Philadelphia, PA
Aug 2014 - Dec 2016
Varsity Swimming
Bryn Mawr College & International School of Beijing
Aug 2011 - May 2015
Impromptune Honor Choir
International School of Beijing, Beijing, China
Aug 2010 - May 2014
Unit-E Magazine
International School of Beijing, Beijing, China
Aug 2011 - May 2013
Skills
Languages: English (Native), Mandarin (Proficient)
Programming and technology: Python, Django, Jupyter, GitHub, HTML/CSS, Bootstrap
Data and content management: PrairieLearn, QlikView, Google Analytics, WordPress
Design and multimedia: Figma, Adobe CC, Final Cut Pro, digital photography
Professional development
Project Management Workshop: El Camino College, September 2024
Distance Education Certification: El Camino College, July 2024
Educational Technology Conference: El Camino College, March 2023
Education
University of Southern California
M.S. in Communication Data Science
Bryn Mawr College
B.A. in Computer Science and Linguistics
International School of Beijing
International Baccalaureate Diploma