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Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to mental health and wellness.
What I'm looking for
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate based in Colorado, with a strong commitment to promoting mental health and well-being. My educational background includes a Master of Education in Counseling and Human Services from Lehigh University, where I honed my skills in various therapeutic techniques, including addiction counseling and trauma-informed care. I have a diverse international experience, having worked with individuals from various cultural backgrounds, which has enriched my understanding of mental health issues across different communities.
Currently, I deliver over 1200 hours of individual, couple, and family counseling sessions at Intellect, a remote position where I provide bilingual counseling in English and Chinese. My role involves collaborating with clinical teams to assess and manage crises, ensuring that clients receive the appropriate support they need. I also have experience as a College Admission Counselor, where I utilized data-driven strategies to guide students through the college application process, demonstrating my ability to adapt my counseling skills to different contexts.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
College Admission Counselor
Uoffer Global
Oct 2024 - Present (10 months)
Provided personalized and professional college application counseling, leveraging data-driven technology and one-on-one consultations. Developed and implemented strategies to identify and recruit top-tier candidates.
Counselor
Intellect
Oct 2024 - Present (10 months)
Delivered over 1200 hours of individual, couple, and family counseling sessions to employees through their Employee Assistance Program. Administered mental health counseling to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds at the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University Program, as well as staff from Dell Inc.
Conference Presentation
The National Higher Education Teaching Conference 2024
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Delivered a round table presentation showcasing in-depth understanding and experience in designing for various learning modalities. Demonstrated expertise in tailoring instructional design strategies to meet diverse educational needs and learning preferences.
Grading Assistance
Creative Inquiry Office, Lehigh University
Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Reviewed translated business and materials and edited for accuracy, grammar, style, and consistency. Illustrated the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Lab Volunteer
The Resistance Lab, Lehigh University
Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Translated organizational documents, research papers, and data between English and Chinese, ensuring equivalent meaning and impact through translation, drafting, editing, and proofreading. Ensured accuracy and clarity by utilizing reference materials and electronic resources to research, verify, and identify the most effective and appropriate modes of communication.
Mentor
The Department of Counselling Psychology, Lehigh University
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years)
Thoroughly checked mentee’s translated content for quality and accuracy, making necessary corrections. Incorporated cultural nuances into translations to reach the relevant target audiences.
Advanced Graduate Trainee
Counseling Service, Muhlenberg College
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years)
Promoted a culture of hospitality and service both internally within departments and divisions, and externally to existing and potential international clients. Presented English-language assessments in Chinese to assist clients in comprehensive treatment and care planning.
Counseling Intern
The Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, Eas
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Conducted over 100 bilingual counseling sessions with cultural sensitivity. Demonstrated proficiency in source and target languages with a grasp of style guide, terminologies, glossaries, grammar, syntax, and cultural context.
Lab Volunteer
Hands and Hearts Together Project, CARE Lab, Lehigh Universi
Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Managed workload efficiently to meet project timelines. Used translation software for enhanced efficiency and consistent terminology.
Student Representative
Counseling and Human Services, Lehigh University
Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Worked closely with professional editors, proofreaders, quality assurance team and project managers for consistent translations for academic research projects.
Graduate Assistant
Vice Provost Office for Innovation in Education, Lehigh Univ
Aug 2022 - Present (3 years)
Showcased excellent listening, retention and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.
Tutor
The Boya Education Institution
Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Tutored K-12 students, fostering growth mindsets and enhancing problem-solving skills. Facilitated grade improvement by providing constructive feedback and implementing student-centered and social emotional teaching methodologies.
Medical Student Intern
Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated with Hunan No
Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)
Completed training in all departments, specifically as a Psychiatry Intern in the Department of Clinical Psychology. Was responsible for medical interpretation, simultaneous interpretation, translation, and providing language services to ensure effective global communication.
Mental Health Support Volunteer
Love Point to Point Charity
Mar 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Bridged language gaps, providing accurate and culturally sensitive translations. Accurately converted written material from source to target languages while preserving original meaning, style, and tone.
Translator Volunteer
Anhui Christian Charity Foundation
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)
Prioritized translation documents to ensure timely availability of information for use to support over 20+ hospitals and import over 1 million masks. Collaborated with colleagues in the development and implementation of language services initiatives.
Volunteer
Greenway Thailand NGO
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 7 months)
Collaborated with a diverse international group of volunteers to safeguard the environment from pollution. Supported an animal rescue shelter by providing food and care services.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lehigh University
Master of Education, Counseling and Human Services
2022 - 2024
Completed a Master of Education in Counseling and Human Services. Coursework included Addiction Counseling, Diversity and Multicultural Perspectives, Trauma, Research, Statistics, Assessment, Group therapy, Family Therapy, Immigration Counseling, and Feminist Therapy Techniques.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Certification, Counseling & Psychology
2021 - 2022
Obtained a Certification in Counseling & Psychology. Courses included Counseling and Psychotherapy, Introduction to Psychology, Social Psychology, and Personality Psychology.
Hunan Normal University
MBBS, Medicine and Surgery
2015 - 2022
Completed an MBBS in Medicine and Surgery, equivalent to a Doctor of Medicine in the United States. Medicine courses included Medical English, Ethics, Psychiatry, Mental health issues, Pharmacology, Diagnosis, Internal Medicine, Communication, Statistics, and Medical Research.
University of Leeds
Study Abroad, Neuroscience
2018 - 2019
Participated in a Study Abroad program focusing on Neuroscience. Courses included Behavioral Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neurobiology, Advanced Neuroscience Research, and Philosophy in Death and Life.
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