Jessica Yuan

• Created content for international students in Germany on travel, culture, and student life. • Enhanced digital storytelling and cross-cultural communication through writing and engagement.

• Worked remotely as Research Assistant to Dr. Koching Chao for full-semester art history course. • Translated complex lecture slides (Chinese–English) and redesigned presentations for clarity and visual impact. • Maintained thematic consistency and met all deadlines independently.

Assisted in multiple university-level courses across general education, including: • Chinese Critical Thinking and Expression • English Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate • Service-Learning: Civic Engagement • National Defense Education • Supported course prep, classroom logistics, assignment tracking, and bilingual student communication. • Collaborated with professors and managed large classes (30–50 students) to ensure smooth operations.

NSYSU & Bard College (OSUN Collaboration) | Fall 2024 Supported a co-taught international course focused on human rights advocacy, offered through the OSUN network in collaboration with Bard College. • Provided bilingual support and course material preparation • Facilitated group discussions and assignment coordination • Assisted with student-led advocacy projects and workshops

• Analyzed feminist theatre script on trauma and consent for GOH; produced internal insights memo. • Documented NGO operations and safeguarding practices across teams. • Collaborated in Mandarin; delivered concise internal summaries.

• Assisted in essay correction and reading comprehension instruction. • Provided grammar and structure feedback in small groups and 1:1 sessions. • Supported students’ literacy, analytical thinking, and writing skills through targeted guidance.

• Promoted pet brands (Happi Skippi, Havsmak, Solid Gold) at exhibitions through targeted product recommendations. • Engaged visitors in bilingual (Mandarin & English) conversations to identify pet needs and drive purchase decisions. • Strengthened brand visibility and customer trust through friendly, informative, and need-based service.

• Provided instructional and logistical support during math camps; engaged students through 1:1 assistance. • Handled classroom management and on-site troubleshooting. • Captured key moments and activities through photography for documentation purposes.

Taught essay writing and reading comprehension using supportive teaching methods, optimized for younger students.

• Delivered bilingual customer support and handled sales at Eslite’s “Unbelievable Playground” Book Fair. • Assisted with exhibit setup and contributed ideas to enhance visitor engagement.

Semester Abroad Courses: Developing Intercultural Communicative Competence, Presentation Skills, Fantasy: Critiques in New Media • Delivered a presentation introducing Taiwan to an international student audience. • Delivered a final group presentation analyzing literal vs. free translation and cross-cultural marketing strategies. • Analyzing racial and power dynamics in the Twilight series.

Courses: Race/Ethnicity in Global Perspective (OSUN/Bard College) Laughter in the Dark (OSUN/Bard College) Political and Economic Development in Taiwan Human Rights and Modern Society: The Case of China and Taiwan Universal Human Rights: Ideas and Challenges • Participated in multiple human rights-related extracurricular events, including talks and seminars. • Fulfilled over 15 hours of community-based human rights work through academic and advocacy initiatives. • Submitted two critical reflection papers:  – “National Palace Museum in Taiwan: Nationality”, analyzing cultural identity, political legitimacy, and colonial history through the lens of heritage and national treasures.  – “Laughter as a Way to Escape from Reality”, exploring laughter as a form of emotional resistance in marginalized communities, with reference to queer incarceration and postcolonial poverty. • Certificate completed in Spring 2025.

Courses focused on cross-cultural communication, ethics, literature, and human rights. • Gained a solid foundation in cultural literacy and human behavior through courses such as Cultural Difference and Ethical Norms, Gender and Global Governance, and Universal Human Rights: Ideas and Challenges. • Strengthened research and analysis skills through classical text interpretation and critical reading in Chinese Phonology, Exegetics, and Classical Chinese Poetry and Prose. • Developed cross-cultural communication and presentation abilities in English-taught seminars. • Practiced collaboration and ethical reflection through service learning and interdisciplinary projects.

Semester abroad