Samantha Pryor Resume
EDUCATION
Tufts University Medford, MA
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Major: International Relations Graduation: May 2019
GPA: 3.51; Cum Laude, Dean’s List
EXPERIENCE
Peace Corps China Chongqing Municipality, China
Education Volunteer June 2019 – February 2020
• Instructed oral English as a second language and designed 70 lessons for over 140 university students from rural China at Southwest University, Rongchang Campus (?????????).
• Held weekly office hours and English Corners to support students and community members’ learning through opportunities for authentic English-speaking practice and production.
• Established an English resource center to provide students with English-learning resources, including both academic and entertainment alike, to stimulate and foster a continued motivation for language learning.
Peace Corps China Volunteer Advisory Committee (VAC)
Chongqing Municipality, China
Provincial Representative January 2020 – February 2020
• Elected by her fellow provincial volunteers to represent Chongqing and serve as the formal bridge between volunteers and staff in order to improve the volunteer experience.
• Communicated with Peace Corps China staff to relay questions, concerns, joys, and issues that volunteers experienced.
• Identified outdated Peace Corps China policies and collaborated with staff and volunteers to find realistic and applicable amendments.
US-ASEAN Business Council Washington, DC
Summer Intern May 2018 – August 2018
• Researched current national and regional economic policy issues in Southeast Asia to determine their effects on U.S. private sector investments in ASEAN.
• Published two academic essays and weekly country and industry updates covering Vietnam, Health and Life Sciences, and Food and Agriculture on behalf of the Council.
• Assisted with the planning and organization of briefing missions and events for senior government officials and private sector executives.
Boston Network for International Development Boston, MA
Academic Year Intern September 2017 – May 2018
• Working to develop foundational groundwork for BNID to promote future organizational growth.
• Established best fundamental financial and operational practices for BNID.
• Coordinated the first BNID symposium that had 500 attendees and discussed the impacts of climate change on international development.
The Asia Foundation Washington, DC
Women’s Empowerment Program Fellow May 2017 – August 2017
• Granted the fellowship through the Jonathon M. Tisch College of Civic Life Summer Fellows Program.
• Designed and executed detailed analysis of USAID’s top contractors, and connected with these contractors to develop women’s empowerment partnership projects on behalf of The Asia Foundation.
• Researched and wrote project grant proposals for the Women’s Empowerment Program to secure funding from USAID and the United States Department of State.
Tufts Student Resources Medford, MA
Chief Operating Officer December 2016 – May 2019
• Manage operations for Tufts' only student-run service business generating $250,000 in annual revenue.
• Responsible for overseeing the operation of seven departments of Tufts Student Resources.
• Duties include hiring new employees, communicating with departmental managers, and holding advisory board meetings to inform the board of all organizational updates.
Boston Ballet Boston, MA
Student Ambassador September 2016 – May 2019
• Working with college media outlets to promote Boston Ballet and its productions.
• Working with Boston Ballet administrative staff for marketing and fundraising events.
• Distributing promotional materials to college-enrolled students.
US-Asia Institute Washington, DC
Program Assistant (40 hrs/week) May 2016 – August 2016
• Organized the Thai American National Internship Program, a program that brings young Thai-American students to Washington to learn about the US’ governmental system.
• Represented the US-Asia Institute at congressional hearings and briefings, and corresponded with legislative staff.
• Researched and wrote reports on current issues related to U.S.-Asia relations.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
School Organizations: Harvard Ballet Company, Tufts Student Resources, Tufts Asian Student Coalition, Tufts SURGE (US-China Relations), Leonard Carmichael Society (Big Brothers Big Sisters, ESL Tutoring).
SKILLS
Computer: C++ Programming, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Google Drive, Social Media Platforms, RecordKeeper, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign).
Language: Mandarin (advanced), Cantonese (native), and English (native).
EDUCATION
Tufts University Medford, MA
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Major: International Relations Graduation: May 2019
GPA: 3.51; Cum Laude, Dean’s List
EXPERIENCE
Peace Corps China Chongqing Municipality, China
Education Volunteer June 2019 – February 2020
• Instructed oral English as a second language and designed 70 lessons for over 140 university students from rural China at Southwest University, Rongchang Campus (?????????).
• Held weekly office hours and English Corners to support students and community members’ learning through opportunities for authentic English-speaking practice and production.
• Established an English resource center to provide students with English-learning resources, including both academic and entertainment alike, to stimulate and foster a continued motivation for language learning.
Peace Corps China Volunteer Advisory Committee (VAC)
Chongqing Municipality, China
Provincial Representative January 2020 – February 2020
• Elected by her fellow provincial volunteers to represent Chongqing and serve as the formal bridge between volunteers and staff in order to improve the volunteer experience.
• Communicated with Peace Corps China staff to relay questions, concerns, joys, and issues that volunteers experienced.
• Identified outdated Peace Corps China policies and collaborated with staff and volunteers to find realistic and applicable amendments.
US-ASEAN Business Council Washington, DC
Summer Intern May 2018 – August 2018
• Researched current national and regional economic policy issues in Southeast Asia to determine their effects on U.S. private sector investments in ASEAN.
• Published two academic essays and weekly country and industry updates covering Vietnam, Health and Life Sciences, and Food and Agriculture on behalf of the Council.
• Assisted with the planning and organization of briefing missions and events for senior government officials and private sector executives.
Boston Network for International Development Boston, MA
Academic Year Intern September 2017 – May 2018
• Working to develop foundational groundwork for BNID to promote future organizational growth.
• Established best fundamental financial and operational practices for BNID.
• Coordinated the first BNID symposium that had 500 attendees and discussed the impacts of climate change on international development.
The Asia Foundation Washington, DC
Women’s Empowerment Program Fellow May 2017 – August 2017
• Granted the fellowship through the Jonathon M. Tisch College of Civic Life Summer Fellows Program.
• Designed and executed detailed analysis of USAID’s top contractors, and connected with these contractors to develop women’s empowerment partnership projects on behalf of The Asia Foundation.
• Researched and wrote project grant proposals for the Women’s Empowerment Program to secure funding from USAID and the United States Department of State.
Tufts Student Resources Medford, MA
Chief Operating Officer December 2016 – May 2019
• Manage operations for Tufts' only student-run service business generating $250,000 in annual revenue.
• Responsible for overseeing the operation of seven departments of Tufts Student Resources.
• Duties include hiring new employees, communicating with departmental managers, and holding advisory board meetings to inform the board of all organizational updates.
Boston Ballet Boston, MA
Student Ambassador September 2016 – May 2019
• Working with college media outlets to promote Boston Ballet and its productions.
• Working with Boston Ballet administrative staff for marketing and fundraising events.
• Distributing promotional materials to college-enrolled students.
US-Asia Institute Washington, DC
Program Assistant (40 hrs/week) May 2016 – August 2016
• Organized the Thai American National Internship Program, a program that brings young Thai-American students to Washington to learn about the US’ governmental system.
• Represented the US-Asia Institute at congressional hearings and briefings, and corresponded with legislative staff.
• Researched and wrote reports on current issues related to U.S.-Asia relations.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
School Organizations: Harvard Ballet Company, Tufts Student Resources, Tufts Asian Student Coalition, Tufts SURGE (US-China Relations), Leonard Carmichael Society (Big Brothers Big Sisters, ESL Tutoring).
SKILLS
Computer: C++ Programming, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Google Drive, Social Media Platforms, RecordKeeper, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign).
Language: Mandarin (advanced), Cantonese (native), and English (native).