Lin Yuan (Mandy)
Richmond,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Academic Advisor with a proven track record at LaSalle College Vancouver, adept at enhancing student success through tailored academic planning and effective problem-solving. Bilingual in English and Mandarin, I excel in interpersonal communication and have developed innovative strategies that significantly improved student engagement and retention.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Advisor
LaSalle College Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada
10.2021 - 04.2026
- Acted as the primary point of contact for students by providing one-on-one academic advising through in-person, phone, and virtual meetings to support effective academic planning.
- Facilitated academic advising on program continuation, internal transfers, and graduation criteria to enhance student retention and success.
- Assist students with course registration across all programs to ensure compliance with program requirements and academic progression.
- Supported students with program withdrawals, appeals, and re-entry processes, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and promoting smooth transitions.
- Engage with student services team, instructors, and program directors to design and implement early alert systems that support student success and preemptively address academic challenges.
- Developed tailored academic accommodations to meet unique needs of diverse learners.
Assessed strategies continuously and modified approaches to improve student performance. - Organize and conduct workshops emphasizing crucial aspects of student success, such as academic skills planning and engagement.
- Ensured familiarity with institutional resources and connected students to appropriate services, including financial aid counseling and career support.
Student Advisor
New Link College / Sunny Academy
BC, Canada
08.2013 - 10.2021
- Provided consultation and advising services to guide high school students and parents in course selection and academic planning, enhancing their educational pathways.
- Guided students through university selection processes, supported academic development, and assisted with college admission requirements, ensuring timely and accurate document preparation for online applications.
- Guided students in academic planning and course selection.
- Provided support for student enrollment and registration processes.
- Assisted in developing student outreach programs and workshops.
Education
Master of International Business Law -
University of Montreal
Quebec, Canada11-2009
Bachelor of Law -
Shandong Institute of Business And Technology
Shandong Province, China06-2008
Skills
- Student support services
- Fluent in English and Mandarin
- Cantonese proficiency
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving expertise
- Team collaboration
- Immigration knowledge
- Secondary education familiarity in Canada
- Post-secondary education familiarity in Canada
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Quick typing ability
- Academic advising techniques
Timeline
Academic Advisor
LaSalle College Vancouver
10.2021 - 04.2026
Student Advisor
New Link College / Sunny Academy
08.2013 - 10.2021
Master of International Business Law -
University of Montreal
Bachelor of Law -
Shandong Institute of Business And Technology