Mila Zhao
London,UK
Summary
A second-year undergraduate who is passionate about languages and their applications, with more than 3-year-experience of tutoring, translating, and academic writing and research. Actively seeking a summer internship to gain practical experience and planning efforts of a forward-thinking company.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior barista (part-time)
Truedan UK
London
2023.11 - Current
- Fostered a friendly atmosphere whilst serving customers, enhancing their experience at Truedan.
- Prepared and served hot and cold beverages promptly, maintaining temperature, quality and presentation.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, motivational coaching.
Intern
Collingham Gardens Nursery
London
2025.02 - 2025.03
- Assisted in planning and delivering educational programmes to enhance early childhood development.
- Organised fun-filled field trips, fostering real-world learning experiences.
- Facilitated growth of social skills through group play activities.
Volunteer research assistant
Chrysoula (Lina) Vassiliu
Cambridge
2024.07 - 2024.08
- Title of the research: Language learning through mixed language input: an exploratory experimental approach (CHRG project).
- Piloted the 3h-study and provided 4 major improvement areas to senior researchers.
- Planned, coordinated and executed research projects to gain insight into second language acquisition.
Translator
Parent Lab China
Beijing, China
2024.07 - 2024.10
- Translated (English-Chinese) materials and references for parenting training sessions, incl. diagnostic handbook and articles by Susan R. Johnson MD, F.A.A.P.
- Validated document and training sessions accuracy with thorough subtitling and proofreading skills.
English tutor (vacations only)
Unique Education
Beijing, China
2020.08 - 2024.08
- Taught both general and academic English for students aging 13-18, incl. TOEFL, IELTS, and Gaokao English.
- Past students admitted into the Peabody Institute of Music, Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, others scored from 60 to 120/150 in Gaokao.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Language Science
University College London (UCL)
London 2023.09 -
Skills
- Research and referencing
- Creative and critical thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Strategic planning
- Fast learner
- Collaboration
- Proofreading and editing
- Resilience under pressure
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
Advanced
Timeline
Intern
Collingham Gardens Nursery
2025.02 - 2025.03
Volunteer research assistant
Chrysoula (Lina) Vassiliu
2024.07 - 2024.08
Translator
Parent Lab China
2024.07 - 2024.10
Senior barista (part-time)
Truedan UK
2023.11 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Language Science
University College London (UCL)
2023.09 -
English tutor (vacations only)
Unique Education
2020.08 - 2024.08