Lucy (Siying) Lu

Experience

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  Foshan TV Station, News Department

  May 2008 - Dec 2008

  Journalist Intern
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  KPMG China

  Sept 2009 - Aug 2010

  Auditor
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  Education International Cooperation (EIC) Group

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

  English Teacher

  • Instructed TOEFL and IELTS courses for diverse student groups, including middle school students to adults.• Collaborated on the creation and organization of teaching materials and co-authored the school’s published textbook

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  Harvard Graduate School of Education

  Sept 2012 - May 2013

  International Affairs Student Intern

  • Collaborated closely with the HGSE Office of Student Affairs to foster student development and engagement through diversity-focused initiatives.• Organized and successfully delivered a variety of cultural enrichment programs that engaged over 800 community members. These programs included the Multicultural Festival, Social Justice Workshops, Lunar New Year Celebration, and more.• Contributed articles to the Harvard Graduate School of Education Diversity Matters Newsletter and served as the editor for two published issues. Show less

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  Josiah Quincy Elementary School

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  Teacher Assistant Intern and ELL Tutor

  Supported classroom teaching in a multicultural setting

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  Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  ELL Teacher
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  ASC English

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  Program Coordinator & ESL Instructor

  A+ Academic Enrichment Program Administration:• Managed a team of three to oversee administrative tasks for a 1,000+ student program.• Coordinated program scheduling and classroom assignments across three locations.• Streamlined administrative operations with established business processes.Marketing and Family Relations:• Created program materials, including flyers and newsletters, to boost student admissions.• Utilized marketing platforms like Constant Contact and Vertical Response for content distribution.• Managed school social media accounts to enhance branding and engage with families.Teaching:• Developed the school's TOEFL curriculum for high school international students.• Instructed one TOEFL course session per quarter, ensuring consistent high-quality teaching. Show less

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  Ivy Talent Education

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  College Admissions Consultant

  • Guided first-year international students in American private high schools to excel academically and successfully transition into the American education system.• Provided consulting services to high school students throughout the college application process, helping them achieve their admission goals. Spearheaded the creation of the curriculum for the College Essay Writing Course, instructing students on the elements and steps required to craft outstanding college application essays.• Designed and produced an online educational course series for international high school families, facilitating their adjustment to American life.• Developed streamlined work processes for the company's high school advising program and college consultation program, which were adopted as standard guidelines by fellow consultants. Show less

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  Northeastern University

  Sept 2018 - May 2024

  Cooperative Education (Co-op) Faculty

  • Develop dynamic co-op curriculum and lesson plans for co-op and professional development courses• Instruct the Intro to Co-op class and provide personalized career support to engineering students through one-on-one coaching• Pioneer the development of a wide range of resources to support students' skill development and career success• Support co-op employer partners by providing vital recruitment support and actively engaging employer contacts in university events and programs.• An active member and leader in various department- and college- wide committees Show less

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  The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

  May 2024 - now

  Associate Director, Career Management