Summary

Work experience

• Freelance English Editor

  MDPI

  2024.06-Current

  (a year)

  · Edit scientific papers to a publication-ready standard for submission to high-impact international research journals, including Bioengineering, Cancers, and Microorganisms.
• Chinese-English Translator

  Freelance

  2015.02-Current

  (10 years)

  · Previous clients include tenured faculty at National Taiwan University, National Taiwan Normal University, and Washington University in St. Louis. · Translation experience includes contemporary fiction, poetry, book chapters, academic papers, magazine articles, and promotional copy.
• Communications Assistant

  Washington University in St. Louis

  2021.07-2023.05

  (2 years)

  · Translated and edited academic articles and book chapters for department faculty. · Drafted letters and reports to major donors and department stakeholders.
• Assistant Lecturer in Chinese

  Washington University in St. Louis

  2022.06-2023.04

  (a year)

  Taught weekly drill classes, graded assignments, and designed instructional materials and lesson plans for Chinese 101: First-Level Modern Chinese.
• Chinese Instructor

  Mt. Edgecumbe High School

  2019.08-2021.05

  (2 years)

  · Taught all levels of language classes and adapted instruction for online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. · Managed department budget and redesigned curriculum to align with ACTFL standards. · Organized numerous cultural events and China-related educational programming.
• Admissions Specialist

  Tutor Cube Educational Consulting

  2017.05-2019.03

  (2 years)

  · Helped Chinese students navigate the process of applying to American universities. · Assisted students with essay brainstorming and editing. · Tracked outcomes and maintained Excel database of admissions data.
• Communications Consultant

  Tuantuan Luxury Fashion Group

  2017.02-2017.09

  (8 months)

  · Translated press releases and promotional copy from English and Japanese into Chinese. · Interpreted between English, French, and Chinese at press conferences for the opening of French luxury bag brand L/Uniforme’s flagship store in Taipei.
• Chinese-English Translator

  Cactus Communications

  2015.05-2016.01

  (9 months)

  · Translated academic papers in various STEM fields from Chinese into English for publication in international journals.

Educational experience

• Washington University in St. Louis

  Chinese Literature

  2021.07-2023.08

  (2 years)

  Coursework included advanced Chinese language, Chinese literature, East Asian studies, and Japanese language.
• Yale University

  Theater Studies

  2010.07-2014.05

  (4 years)

  Coursework also included Chinese language studies, English composition, and journalism.

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