Hongrui Lu
Los Angeles
Summary
Dynamic social-emotional learning specialist with a proven track record at Olive Tree Children's Rehabilitation Center, where I led a team to design impactful SEL courses for over 50 students. Skilled in curriculum design and community engagement, I foster emotional resilience and well-being through innovative programs and mindfulness practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Long Legs Program
10.2024 - Current
- Provided one-on-one emotional support to students in disadvantaged areas in China through writing online letters.
- Reviewed and synthesized 20+ papers on poverty's impact on social, emotional, and identity development of children and adolescents.
- Designing an online resilience curriculum to promote students' resilience, self-esteem and hope.
Volunteer Team Leader & SEL Curriculum Designer
Olive Tree Children's Rehabilitation Center
Jilin
07.2023 - 09.2025
- Designed and implemented in-person and online social-emotional learning courses for over 50 students.
- Organized more than five online teacher training workshops for over 100 educators.
- Coordinated a pilot program with three local schools, facilitating over 10 community SEL workshops.
- Authored over 10 social media articles advocating for inclusion and anti-bullying, generating over 2,000 views.
- Reviewed and summarized over 30 studies on bullying prevention and SEL interventions for students with developmental disabilities.
Coach Intern
Parkour Visions
Seattle
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Led parkour classes for 20+ children aged 7-12 emphasizing physical fitness, teamwork and emotional resilience.
- Taught fundamental parkour techniques including running, jumping and rolling to improve students' coordination, strength, and confidence in a fun and engaging way.
- Organized team-building activities such as bonding circles, and cooperative games to foster mutual support.
Social-Emotional Curriculum Designer
Montessori Kindergarten
Jilin
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Designed age-appropriate and fun social-emotional learning activities for 20+ preschoolers to enhance their emotional awareness and social skills.
- Facilitated daily 20-minute mindfulness sessions for 15+ children to improve their emotional regulation abilities.
Wellness Coach
Yan Ji You Gym
Jilin
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Designed personalized wellness plans for 30+ college students, integrating physical and emotional strategies.
- Collaborated with a team of 5 coaches to empower clients through strength-based approaches.
- Facilitated 30+ wellness classes that incorporated mindfulness practices, including being aware of the breath and body sensations, to enhance participants' overall well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education, Communities, and Organizations
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Washington
Seattle, WAMaster of Arts - Transformative Coaching And Leadership
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Social-emotional learning
- Team building and collaboration
- Curriculum development
- Emotional support strategies
- Mindfulness techniques
- Community involvement
- Sports leadership
Professional Training Honors
- Stress, Adversity, and Trauma, Harvard Graduate School of Education, 10/24
- Strong Relationships and Interactions, Harvard Graduate School of Education, 11/24
- Dean's List, Winter 22, Spring 22, Autumn 22, Autumn 23, Winter 24, Spring 24, Autumn 24
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer
Long Legs Program
10.2024 - Current
Coach Intern
Parkour Visions
09.2024 - 06.2025
Social-Emotional Curriculum Designer
Montessori Kindergarten
08.2023 - 08.2024
Volunteer Team Leader & SEL Curriculum Designer
Olive Tree Children's Rehabilitation Center
07.2023 - 09.2025
Wellness Coach
Yan Ji You Gym
07.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Education, Communities, and Organizations
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Washington
Master of Arts - Transformative Coaching And Leadership
University of California, Los Angeles