Education
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Communication Studies May 2021
Honors Program: Psychology
GPA: 3.72 Dean’s List (Spring 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Spring 2021)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Dr. Cole’s Psychology Lab at Vanderbilt August 2019 – May 2021
Researcher (2019-2020)
-Design and implement a study on the LGBTQ+ community under Dr. Cole’s mentorship.
-Report, analyze and input relevant data for studies
-Work with a research team to design and conduct studies through online platforms.
-Write my own research paper to report and interpret the collected data.
-Review and edit psychological research papers from other members of the lab.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Vanderbilt’s VUIT Student Support June 2019 – March 2020
Student Technician (2019-2020)
-Perform regular checks on room technology and reporting issues to be resolved
-Troubleshoot classroom technology when assistance is requested
-Set up and test video conference calls
-Assist presenters connecting room technologies
Private Tutor June 2018 – March 2020
-Instruct high school students on standardized tests in preparation for college application.
-Advise high school students on preparing for college applications.
-Create a plan to facilitate accomplishment of students’ personalized goals.
-Review students’ essay for college applications.
PUBLICATION
Creative Writing Blog
Administrator, Content Writer July 2016 – Present
-Develop a creative writing blog on LGBTQ+ narratives with intersectionality between different identities with over 1500 subscribers.
-Outline, write and edit creative prose and analysis essays. Plan post schedules for these compositions.
-Design web interface through blogging platforms with basic HTML.
-Optimize readers interaction using knowledge of SEO.
LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES
Vanderbilt Vietnamese Student Association January 2018 – May 2021
Vice President of Programming (2018 – 2020)
-Coordinate event schedule per semester.
-Plan and implement monthly Cultural Discussion panels to promote Vietnamese traditions.
-Designs programs and activities for one big event every semester.
Vanderbilt Lambda Association September 2017 – May 2020
Large Event Publicity Chair (2018 – 2019),
-Schedule tabling activities, manage poster distribution, reach out to student organizations to promote Lambda’s Annual Drag Show and Lambda Prom.
-Collaborate with Lambda’s Media Manager to design posters and pamphlets for Lambda’s big events.
-Assist Lambda's Large Event Coordinator to ensure smooth operation of big events.
Social Committee Member (2017 – 2018)
-Manage Lambda’s Instagram page.
-Plan and administrate social committee’s art event “Get your gay on with crayons”
Vanderbilt Out in Front Conference November 2018 – February 2019
Marketing and Publicity Chair (2018 – 2019)
-Lead the Marketing and Publicity Committee to compile an email lists of Southern university organizations and individuals to promote the conference.
-Manage tabling activities, social media and email publicity, and poster distribution.
Vanderbilt Lunar New Year Festival November 2018 – February 2019; November 2019 – February 2020
Choreographer (2018-2019); Head Choreographer (2019-2020)
-Choreograph Vietnamese Traditional Dance with 14 dancers (2019) and 9 dancers (2020).
-Schedule rehearsals and group activities for dancers.
-Manage team of three choreographers to choreograph Vietnamese Traditional Dance (2020).
-Correspond with LNYF Chairs to coordinate audition, rehearsal space, and costume orders.
Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science August 2017 – December 2017 Volunteer (2017)
-Collaborate with three other volunteers to provide monthly lessons in physics, chemistry, and biology for 6th grade students at Meigs Middle Magnet School.
BResourceful August 2015 – May 2017
Programing Chair (2015 – 2017), Social Media Assistant Manager (2015 – 2017), Database Manager (2015 – 2016), Editor (2016), Co-Founder (2015)
-Plan and manage first-aid lesson plans and activities for children in Sunflower Shelter in event “Sun drop of Love” and “Wake Up Call”.
-Edit and Illustrate BResourceful’s Heath Handbook for free-download and distribution to the public.
-Conduct survey of Vietnamese youth’s knowledge and access to health care.
-Lead Programing Team to research, organize, and summarize medical and health care articles for Facebook page posts.
Saigon Voice Amplifier August 2015 – May 2016
Volunteer, Member of Teacher Team (2015-2016)
-Teach English at Thao Dan Underprivileged Children Center in District 3, HCMC.
-Organize lesson plans on grammar, vocabulary, and conversational English for a 2-hour class each week.
-Manage a class of 10-15 students aged 10-14.
Skills
Technical: IBM SPSS Statistic Software, Microsoft Office, Autodesk Sketchbook, Canva, Qualtrics, REDCap survey
Language: Fluent in Vietnamese and English, basic Spanish