Tan I An
Summary
I am a first-year Chinese Studies major student with a passion for journalism and communications, bringing hands-on experience from internships as an editorial and research assistant in the Chinese language sector. My background includes social media management and event planning, where I’ve enjoyed collaborating with teams and engaging with external partners. I am eager to learn and contribute my skills to support meaningful projects and initiatives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Self-employed
07.2024 - Current
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
Editorial Assistant Intern
Lingzi Media
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Managed social media accounts, increasing brand visibility and audience interaction.
- Collaborated with design team to create visually appealing layouts, enhancing reader engagement.
- Assisted editors with project management tasks for timely publication of print and digital materials.
- Contributed creative ideas in brainstorming sessions, resulting in innovative content strategies.
- Facilitated constructive peer reviews among colleagues to improve overall writing quality within the team.
- Helped plan and execute events such as book launches, panel discussions, and author readings to promote company products.
- Assisted in the development of style guides to maintain consistency across all publications.
- Streamlined editorial processes by implementing organization tools like Trello or Asana for task management purposes.
- Enhanced editorial quality by proofreading and editing articles, ensuring accuracy and clarity of content.
- Provided administrative support by organizing files, maintaining editorial calendars, and tracking project deadlines.
- Improved website traffic by optimizing SEO keywords within published articles.
Research Assistant Intern
National Univerisity of Singapore
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted thorough statistical analyses on collected data sets to derive meaningful conclusions from research findings.
- Contributed to the successful completion of research projects by collaborating effectively with team members.
- Streamlined data entry processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in results reporting.
- Compiled data in reports and other documents using Microsoft Excel.
- Prepare articles, reports and presentations to facilitate and substantiate findings from the research.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Studies
National University of Singapore
07.2028
High School Diploma -
Hwa Chong Institution (College Section)
12.2023
High School Diploma -
Nan Chiau High School
12.2021
Skills
Patience and Empathy
Problem-solving skills
Creative Thinking
Collaboration and Teamwork
Organization and preparation
Quantitative Research
Team leadership and supervision
On-site Execution
Client meetings
Social Media Management
Event Billing
Vendor coordination
Vendor and contract negotiations
Accomplishments
- Nanyang Technological University (NTU) - National Institute of Education (NIE), Chinese Language, with MOE Teaching Scholarship
- Fudan University, Chinese Language and Literature, fully funded by the Shanghai Government Scholarship for International Students
Accepted Programs (did not attend):
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Tutor
Self-employed
07.2024 - Current
Editorial Assistant Intern
Lingzi Media
03.2024 - 05.2024
Research Assistant Intern
National Univerisity of Singapore
12.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Studies
National University of Singapore
High School Diploma -
Hwa Chong Institution (College Section)
High School Diploma -
Nan Chiau High School
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