Sonja Eiseman
Yenching Academy Scholar at Yenching Academy of Peking University- Claim this Profile
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Mandarin Chinese Limited working proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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Advanced Mandarin Chinese Language Proficiency (OPI)
ACTFLAug, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Yenching Academy of Peking University
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China
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Yenching Academy Scholar
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Aug 2022 - Present
My research area is Law and Society, focusing on restorative justice. I am studying community mediation through people’s courts My research area is Law and Society, focusing on restorative justice. I am studying community mediation through people’s courts
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Fulbright Association
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Fulbright Scholar
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Aug 2021 - Sep 2022
• Served as a TESOL-certified English Teacher providing instructional classroom and administrative support • Designed exercises and activities for English language students emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading comprehension • Served as a TESOL-certified English Teacher providing instructional classroom and administrative support • Designed exercises and activities for English language students emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading comprehension
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Forum for American-Chinese Exchange at Stanford (FACES)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Presenter
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Sep 2021 - May 2022
• Conducted collaborative research on key issues in U.S.-China relations and proposed policy solutions• Presented findings to a panel of experts in the fields of government, business and, civil society during an Annual Summit in Beijing • Conducted collaborative research on key issues in U.S.-China relations and proposed policy solutions• Presented findings to a panel of experts in the fields of government, business and, civil society during an Annual Summit in Beijing
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Founder of Aspiring Esq. Law School Application Support Service
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
• Created a cost-free service accessible to all, offered 1:1 essay coaching and advising, led LSAT group study sessions• Worked closely with students on preparing and reviewing fellowship applications • Created a cost-free service accessible to all, offered 1:1 essay coaching and advising, led LSAT group study sessions• Worked closely with students on preparing and reviewing fellowship applications
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Romero Institute
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Intern for the Lakota People’s Law Project and Greenpower
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
• Wrote editorials for the Lakota People’s Law Project on topics ranging from Native Lives Matter to pipeline decisions to the Land Back movement averaging 700+ Twitter Retweets and Facebook reshares an article • Wrote editorials for the Lakota People’s Law Project on topics ranging from Native Lives Matter to pipeline decisions to the Land Back movement averaging 700+ Twitter Retweets and Facebook reshares an article
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Research Intern
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
· Surveyed and interviewed immigrant farmworkers about labor conditions which culminated in a published report with the UMass Amherst Labor Center· Conducted research on food supply chains and Department of Labor violations at the local and state level · Surveyed and interviewed immigrant farmworkers about labor conditions which culminated in a published report with the UMass Amherst Labor Center· Conducted research on food supply chains and Department of Labor violations at the local and state level
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Barnard College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Athena Leadership Fellow
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May 2020 - Aug 2020
• Selected as one of ten recipients from the class of 2021 for demonstrating leadership, passion, motivation, excellence, and a willingness to collaborate with others to participate in a 10-week leadership development program
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Resident Assistant for Barnard College (New York, NY)
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Jan 2020 - Aug 2020
· Mentored and oversaw programming and resources for 40 residents· Mediated roommate conflict; completed intensive training on interpersonal communication· Disseminated information about safety, regulations, and supportive programs
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Princeton University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Princeton US-China Coalition Delegate
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Apr 2020 - Aug 2020
• Presented US-China policy proposals to a panel of academics and US-China scholars for critique• Participated in crisis simulations based on the simulations run by Princeton’s Center for International Security Studies • Presented US-China policy proposals to a panel of academics and US-China scholars for critique• Participated in crisis simulations based on the simulations run by Princeton’s Center for International Security Studies
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern for State Representative, Natalie M. Blais
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
· Drafted dozens of Testimony Letters on behalf of the Representative and conducted policy research for bills· Attended relevant hearings, observed closed meetings, and frequented public forums both locally and in Boston · Drafted dozens of Testimony Letters on behalf of the Representative and conducted policy research for bills· Attended relevant hearings, observed closed meetings, and frequented public forums both locally and in Boston
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U.S. Department of State
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Scholar
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
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Education
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Yenching Academy of Peking University
Master's degree, Law and Society -
Barnard College
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Human Rights -
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Human Rights -
IES Abroad
Political Science & International Relations Program in Barcelona, Spain, 3.87 -
Tamkang University
Recipient of U.S. Department of State's NSLI-Y Scholarship, Chinese Language and Literature -
PIONEER VALLEY CHINESE IMMERSION CHARTER SCHOOL
High School Diploma, 4.00 -
International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme