nathan s. chow
{ objective }
- To find an entry-level position in education, counseling, human resources, or performance consulting
- To find an organization that will benefit from my strong interpersonal and leadership skills, exceptional writing ability, and formal training in communication, teamwork, and creative thinking
- To embrace the opportunity to develop the full human potential.
{ education }
Boston University: College of Communication, Boston, MA- Bachelor of Science in Film and Television (2009)
- Minor in Psychology, Backgrounds in Education and Philosophy
- Selected Coursework:
- Education (3.93 GPA): Positive Psychology, Urban Schools, Emerging Technologies in Education, Classroom Management for Special Education
- Social Sciences: Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology, Personality Psychology, Ethics
- Other: Communication, Film Directing, Screenwriting, Creative Writing, Acting
{ experience }
The English High School, Boston, MA (2008-Present)Intern for Teaching Media Arts
- Collaborate with and lead students in planning and completing video, newspaper, and web projects at America's oldest public high school
- Stimulate students' interests in self-expression and communication
- Engage in casual conversation with underprivileged students while inspiring them to believe in themselves and their strengths
Founder and Head Writer
- Observe and document human behavior
- Write inspirational letters on leading a happier, healthier, and more meaningful life
Founder and Head Writer
- Consult and guide high schoolers and college freshmen on all stages of college, including applying, choosing, living, socializing, and learning
- Write articles in a hip, humorous, and appealing style
- Enlist and supervise other writers with honest and unique perspectives
Day and Overnight Host
- Accommodate prospective students and acquaint them to college life in a one-on-one setting
- Won the honors for "Most Guests Overall" two semesters in a row and was lauded as the program's "knight in shining armor"
Member-in-Training
- Listened to and empathized with peers while validating their feelings
- Motivated callers and encouraged safe, healthy, and effective solutions to self-development
Counselor
- Served as a positive role model for children while living with them
- Led a cabin to the 1st Place Prize in the "Night of the Classics" show by fostering friendship and teamwork in the first week of camp
- Taught and directed video and radio production crews
- Co-wrote a comprehensive teacher's manual for future instructors
{ professional development }
Boston University Leadership Conference, Boston, MA (2007)- Trained and consulted by Robert Pruitt in vision development for organizations, team-building, effective communication, conflict resolution, and networking
- Attended lectures on the importance of health education and physical and psychological well-being
{ achievements }
College of Communication's Memoir Contest (2006)- Wrote a witty and lively memoir about accepting, overcoming, and forgiving an underprivileged high school background
- Presented the piece at the bi-annual Coffeehouse Reading (only 4 out of 400 students were selected for this honor)
{ skills }
Software: Word, Excel, Power Point, SPSSProgramming (proficient): HTML/XHTML, CSS
Programming (basic): PHP, Javascript, True BASIC
Media: Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Avid, Final Cut, After Effects, social networking, blogging
Languages: Chinese Cantonese (conversational), Chinese Mandarin (basic), Spanish (basic)
{ activities }
BU Juggling Association: Vice PresidentBUTV's "Ms. Boston University": Segment Producer and Cinematographer
{ interests }
General: reading, writing, learning, ethnic dining, soccer, humorArts: film/filmmaking, theater, ballroom dancing, juggling
{ additional info }
Services: Wanna know what I can do for you?References: Wanna see my professional and peer references?
{ contact }
E-mail: Wanna hire me and give me an offer I can't refuse?PDF: Want the PDF version?
Word: Want the Microsoft Word version?
More: Wanna grow a furry tail?!? (Sorry, can't help you with that one.)