Experience

Harvard Ed Portal

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Teach College and Career Intern

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Two months ago, I started my internship search with a heavy heart because of the financial burden and peer pressure. Two weeks of constant stress later, I stepped back and thought "Hmm what is the good reason to have an internship here?". After two more weeks, I realized the only reason to work (at all) is the meaning of the work and whom I work with. Unsurprisingly, I, then, confidently compiled a worksheet of over 20 places, ranked them in orders of suitability, meaning, and benefits, set a goal to apply for two positions every day, and I did. But nothing happened! A dozen places never replied. Two politely turned me down. Again, I questioned if I had done anything wrong. Well, even great efforts, thought-out strategies, and strong organizational skills cannot guarantee anything. Thursday, Sept 8th, Harvard Ed Portal sent me an email stating their interest in my application. Friday, Sept 9th, I had the first interview after nearly 2 months of trying. I repeated the mantra "You only need one acceptance" countless times. I practiced a 30-sec pitch to introduce myself. That noon, I got accepted. I know I could have simply put here: "Uyen got the internship after her first interview" but that wouldn't be fair for others who are seeking a job to read. It was not easy. It was frustrating and full of rejections, just like anything good we try to bring or achieve. The wait was long and uncomfortable. Above all, the greatest thing that happened to me was not the internship, but the fact that I have grown a little more - and I appreciate that growth more than anything. Show less



Cambridge School Volunteers

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  It is my delight to spend every Thursday afternoon as Reading buddies to two wonderful and hilarious 2nd graders at the Fletcher Maynard Academy. This program aims at forging a love of reading through the read-aloud experience. Our latest exploration is "The story of Ruby Bridges" by Robert Coles. It is my delight to spend every Thursday afternoon as Reading buddies to two wonderful and hilarious 2nd graders at the Fletcher Maynard Academy. This program aims at forging a love of reading through the read-aloud experience. Our latest exploration is "The story of Ruby Bridges" by Robert Coles.



Harvard Graduate School of Education

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Graduate Student

  • Jun 2022 - Present



Banking Academy of Vietnam

• Vietnam
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• University Lecturer

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2022

  Coach for students of the Academy’s Debate Squad who participated in 50+ international and local tournaments in 2 years, won 1st Runner-up in the Speak Up Competition 2020 and formed a debate/study club in the Academy to sharpen critical thinking skills for others. Developed the curriculum and taught the Critical Thinking and Presentation course to 500+ freshmen. Trained and oversaw 2 lecturers each year to utilize the curriculum. Coach for students of the Academy’s Debate Squad who participated in 50+ international and local tournaments in 2 years, won 1st Runner-up in the Speak Up Competition 2020 and formed a debate/study club in the Academy to sharpen critical thinking skills for others. Developed the curriculum and taught the Critical Thinking and Presentation course to 500+ freshmen. Trained and oversaw 2 lecturers each year to utilize the curriculum.



Vietnam Television

• Vietnam
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Debate content creator and Head Judge of “Truong Teen” (Teen School) and “The Debaters” Shows

  • Mar 2016 - Jul 2022

  Customize the game show format according to the World Schools format. Develop the content of each episode. Train basic to intermediate debate skills for high schoolers. Authored “Trường Teen - Những Cuộc Tranh Biện Nảy Lửa'' (Teen School - Heated Debates), a book explaining basic debate skills in Vietnamese. Developed and introduced the guidebook “Truong Teen In A Box'' to guide high school debate clubs in 50+ provinces, particularly in remote areas in Viet Nam. Customize the game show format according to the World Schools format. Develop the content of each episode. Train basic to intermediate debate skills for high schoolers. Authored “Trường Teen - Những Cuộc Tranh Biện Nảy Lửa'' (Teen School - Heated Debates), a book explaining basic debate skills in Vietnamese. Developed and introduced the guidebook “Truong Teen In A Box'' to guide high school debate clubs in 50+ provinces, particularly in remote areas in Viet Nam.



The Global Citizen Education Group

• Singapore
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager Assistant and Program Manager

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2019

  Orchestrated the operation of The Global Citizen Viet Nam Ha Noi Office. Launched debate, Model United Nations, and public speaking programs for primary, high school, and university students. Attracted 50+ new students each month for the listed programs in the First Quarter. Orchestrated the operation of The Global Citizen Viet Nam Ha Noi Office. Launched debate, Model United Nations, and public speaking programs for primary, high school, and university students. Attracted 50+ new students each month for the listed programs in the First Quarter.