RESEARCHER · EDUCATOR · LEADER
Researcher.
Educator.
Leader.
ABOUT
An undergraduate historian and trained early childhood educator interested in the relationship between migration, memory, place, everyday life, and historical belonging.
My work brings historical research into conversation with wider publics through archival research, fieldwork, digital history, community engagement, and accessible storytelling. Across academic and public-facing projects, I have developed experience in research, communication, teaching, and project coordination
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EDUCATION
Academic training across History, East Asian Studies, Geography, and Early Childhood Education.
Honours Bachelor of Arts
University of Toronto (Arts & Science Internship Program)
Sep 2017—Present
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Major in History, Minor in East Asian Studies and Human Geography.
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Coursework and research training in Chinese history, Latin American history, migration, environmental history, and qualitative research methods.
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Completed a school-funded exchange at Universidad Veracruzana’s Escuela para Estudiantes Extranjeros, Mexico (2019) and a Summer Abroad program in Hong Kong (2025).
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Conducted five research projects between 2024 and 2026, including independent and field-based group research.
Selected Awards:
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Insights through Asia Challenge Winner; ASSU Conference Scholarship; Jane McAdams Perron Scholarship; Barbara Frum Scholarship; Walter and Mary Tuohy Award; Dr. David Chu Scholarship in Asia Pacific Studies; Daisy Ho Contemporary China Special Undergraduate Projects Fund; Gordon Southam Scholarship; Margaret Jean Leppington Scholarship; Cloister Educational Foundation of Toronto Award; Dr. Stanley Ho Scholarship; Kurt Levy Family Latin American Studies Travel Scholarship... See Full Award Details
Early Childhood Education Diploma
George Brown College
Sep 2019-Dec 2020
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Conducted a pedagogical inquiry research project, “Curiosity, Listening, and Material Engagement in Infancy.”
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Completed three field placements as a Student Early Childhood Educator at Allenby Junior Public School, Queen Street Childcare Centre, and Parkdale Childcare Centre.
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Graduated with a 3.95/4.00 GPA, receiving the Student Association Award in 2019 and 2020 and earning the Dean’s Honour List for four consecutive semesters.
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Honours Thesis, Department of History, University of Toronto
Co-supervised by Professor Yvon Wang and Professor Luis van Isschot
Projected length: approximately 8000 words
Survival Infrastructure: How Couriers in Shanghai Build Stability from Precarity
Department of East Asian Studies, Supervisor: Professor Victor Falkenheim
From Textbooks to Red Tourism: CCP’s Educational Strategies for Ideological Governance
Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
Supervisor: Professor Richard Guisso
Mapping the Civic Roles of London’s Royal Hospitals through Digital Humanities
HIS350: Digital Approaches to Pre-Modern Europe Supervisor: Mrs. Heather Smith
From Silence to Peace: Sharing Children’s WWII Stories through Digital Education
WongAvery Asia Pacific Peace Museum
Supervisor: Gen Ling Chang
Jan 2026-Present
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Conduct multilingual archival research in Lima and Guangzhou in summer 2026 to examine how Chinese migrants navigated legal status, labour transitions, and community formation after the decline of the coolie trade.
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Analyze judicial records, diplomatic correspondence, newspapers, and local association materials from Peruvian and Chinese repositories for a thesis research paper.
Oct 2025-Oct 2026
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Led group field research at Fudan University in Shanghai, examining how migrant workers, especially food-delivery couriers, build stability through social ties, platform management, and work strategies.
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Collected and analyzed bilingual data through interviews, digital questionnaires, and field observations for an academic article and a research outcome for the Insights through Asia Challenge showcase.
Apr 2025-Feb 2026
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Designed and executed an independent research project on China, examining how museums, schools, and revolutionary heritage sites communicate socialism, patriotism, and national identity.
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Selected to present at the University of Toronto’s Tri-Campus Undergraduate Research Conference & Art & Science Student Union Conference 2026 and the XXXVI International History Students’ Colloquium at PUCP.
Jun-Aug 2025
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Produced a high-distinction (95%) research paper examining how early modern London’s Royal Hospitals used charity, confinement, and education as instruments of civic governance and social control.
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Developed an interactive digital component using historical mapping, Voyant textual analysis, and Audacity-based sound reconstruction to connect spatial, textual, and sensory evidence.
Apr-Sep 2025
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Conducted independent field research at the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre and curated children's WWII testimonies, archival materials, and historical photographs for the WongAvery Asia Pacific Peace Museum.
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Received a research presentation award at the 2026 University of Maryland Global Campus International Undergraduate History Conference.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jan 2025-Present
Election Coordinator
University College Literary & Athletic Society (UCLit)
University of Toronto
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Coordinate election operations across 3 academic semesters, managing multiple timelines, candidate communications, voting procedures, and regulatory compliance from nomination through results.
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Review concerns and election incidents, maintain accurate documentation, and work with candidates and student leaders to resolve issues consistently and in accordance with established policy.
Director of Education
Unibrain Education Inc.Toronto
Jan 2025-Apr 2026
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Led program growth while overseeing teacher onboarding, curriculum review, and training for 20+ instructors to maintain consistent instructional quality.
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Coordinated instructional teams and provided one-on-one academic consultation to students, overseeing 10+ monthly program deliveries and supporting individualized learning needs.
Full Day Kindergarten Teacher
Oxford Learning High Park, Toronto
Sep 2022-Jun 2024
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Delivered individualized literacy and mathematics instruction to 15+ JK–Grade 1 students, adapting Oxford Learning curricula to individual learning needs and supporting measurable progress in school readiness and foundational numeracy.
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Monitored student progress, maintained learning records, and communicated with families and colleagues to address concerns and coordinate individualized student support.
Jan 2022-Aug 2023
Learning Recovery Specialist
LEARNstyle Inc., Toronto
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Provided individualized academic support virtually to students with special needs in Grades 4–12, delivering one-on-one literacy and mathematics intervention through accessible, strategy-based instruction.
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Monitored student progress through regular assessments and session documentation, adjusting individualized strategies to strengthen confidence, independence, and academic performance.
Site Supervisor
Working Women Community Center, Toronto
Oct 2020-May 2022
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Maintained accurate attendance records for volunteers and students in programs serving Spanish-speaking newcomer communities and collaborated closely with the Program Coordinator to identify and address operational issues, ensuring smooth program delivery.
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Facilitated monthly check-ins with tutors, offering guidance and support to improve tutoring quality for primary school students and overall program success.
Early Childhood Educator
Trust Child Care Center, Toronto
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Led daily preschool routines and classroom transitions, maintaining a safe, responsive learning environment and consistent communication with families.
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Designed and delivered play-based programming informed by How Does Learning Happen?, supporting children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.
Oct 2020–Dec 2021
Mandarin Teacher
Toronto Chung Wah Chinese School, Toronto
Sep 2019–Sep 2023
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Taught every weekend and managed a class of 17 students aged 4–6, creating a structured and engaging Mandarin-learning environment and earning positive feedback from families and school leadership.
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Transitioned lessons to online delivery during the pandemic, adapting activities and learning materials to maintain student participation and continuity in language learning.
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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
East Asian Studies Student Union (EASSU)
Department of East Asian Studies
University of Toronto
April 2026-Present
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Lead the relaunch of OnEast Journal by coordinating submissions, editorial workflows, and peer-review recruitment, while preparing $1,400 in funding applications to support print publication and distribution.
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Develop academic and community programming for East Asian Studies students, including organizing an EASSU orientation event in Shanghai and collaborating with the Department of East Asian Studies on student engagement initiatives.
Sep 2025-Present
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Provide leadership and strategic guidance for a campus group of 20 focused on enhancing autism awareness and fostering an inclusive community.
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Lead annual fundraising events and coordinate initiatives with campus partners and student groups to support autistic students, expand outreach, and promote inclusive practices across campus.
Academic Director
Contemporary Asian Studies Student Union (CASSU) Dr. David Chu Program in Contemporary Asian Studies
University of Toronto
Event Executive
Allegro Choir
University of Toronto
Sep 2025- Apr 2026
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Developed and managed academic programs in collaboration with the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, increasing opportunities for students to engage with contemporary Asian studies outside of coursework.
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Coordinated seminars, guest lectures, and peer-learning activities, fostering connections between students, faculty, researchers, and regional issues across Asia.
Sep 2025-Apr 2026
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Coordinated end-to-end logistics for a 35+ member student choir, managing venue planning, scheduling, guest arrangements, refreshments, and on-site operations for concerts attended by 200+ audience members.
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Led venue and contract coordination with external organizations and the University of Toronto Students’ Union, resolving insurance, contract, and agreement requirements to support timely venue confirmation and concert delivery.
Sep 2024-Present
Registered Study Group Leader
Recognized Study Groups (RSGs)
University of Toronto
Orientation Leader
University College
University of Toronto
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Led 3 peer-learning groups for HIS280, GGR107, and HIS328 across the academic year, creating structured spaces for collaborative learning and academic support.
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Facilitated weekly in-person study sessions and group discussions, helping students strengthen study habits, engage with course material, and prepare more effectively for assessments.
August 2024
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Supported 10+ incoming first-year students across summer programming and Orientation Week, providing academic and social guidance and connecting students with relevant campus resources during their transition to university.
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Collaborated with the Orientation team to gather student feedback, coordinate programming, and recommend improvements that strengthened the first-year orientation experience.
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OTHER INVOLVEMENT
Committee Member
Department of History
University of Maryland Global Campus
May 2026-Present
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Contribute to committee discussions and planning that support research development within UMGC’s Department of History.
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Promote undergraduate research participation, academic collaboration, and the presentation of student scholarship.
Nov 2025-Present
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Review and evaluate undergraduate research submissions for a university-wide humanities conference, assessing research quality, clarity of argument, and suitability for presentation.
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Contribute to academic decision-making processes that support the visibility and development of Art & Science Student Union Initiatives.
Sep 2025-Apr 2026
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Coordinated monthly check-ins with the External Director to review content priorities, align publication schedules, and support consistent social media outreach.
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Designed Instagram graphics and videos for published essays, translating academic content into clear visual materials that increased the journal’s visibility and accessibility to student audiences.
May-Aug 2025
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Produced 7 bilingual multimedia posts for the Hong Kong EAS395Y0 Summer Abroad program, documenting academic activities, field trips, campus life, and cultural experiences through photos, short-form video, and written captions.
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Developed a day-in-the-life feature and a 60-second post-program reflection, translating course learning and student experiences into accessible digital storytelling that supported Summer Abroad outreach and program promotion.
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Conferences & Presentations
University of Toronto
1 / University of Toronto’s Tri-Campus Undergraduate Research Conference 2026
2/ Art & Science Student Union: Undergraduate Research Conference 2026
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Selected presentation: From Textbooks to Red Tourism: Investigating CCP’s Educational Strategies for Ideological Governance
3/ Ontario Institute for Studies in Education & Centre for Caribbean Studies: Crossings, Memory and Pedagogy: Conversations on Indenture, Coolietude/Qoolietude and Curriculum 2026
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Selected presentation: After the Coolie Trade: Chinese Migrants and the Reshaping of Legal and Social Life in Peru, 1872–1900
Other Institutions
1 / University of Maryland Global Campus: International Undergraduate History Conference 2026 (Award-Winning)
2/Fudan University: Lecture for the Summer Abroad Program 2026
3/ Pontifical Catholic University of Peru: XXXVI International History Students’ Colloquium
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Selected presentation: From Silence to Peace: Sharing Children’s WWII Stories Through Digital Education
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Selected presentation: Survival Infrastructure: How Couriers in Shanghai Build Stability from Precarity
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Selected presentation: From Textbooks to Red Tourism: Investigating CCP’s Educational Strategies for Ideological Governance