Ruiao ZHOU
Toronto,CA
Summary
A University of Toronto alumnus with a Master's in Applied Psychology, I blend expertise in project management/development, leadership, and research. Career is characterized by a commitment to psychological well-being, community engagement, and effective multi-language communication skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker II
Community Living Toronto
06.2023 - Current
- Supporting individuals with ASD and other behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Open Minds, Open Hearts (OMOH)
University Of Toronto, St. George Campus
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Take role as student leader, support elders include people living with dementia (PLWD).
Global Ideas Institute
University Of Toronto, St. George Campus
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Mentoring local high school student with challenging topics in global education.
- Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
- Communicated with talent to achieve desired results.
Project Manager
Lingyu International Psychology Centre Inc.
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed entire project life cycle from initial concept through final delivery of the local psychology centre.
- Created project plans with established timelines for integral phases, assigned to appropriate teams, managed workflow and achieved RFP submissions and completion deadlines on or before schedule.
- Revised project scope & cost and implemented most effective management processes to keep project up-to-date; Modified and reconstructed project plans to better align with organizational objectives.
Researcher and Author
New York University Summer Research Program
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Guided by Selcuk Sirin, Professor of Applied Psychology at Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.
- Analyzed the impact of drugs of cognitive development of youth.
- Published an article titled 'The Relationship Between Drug Addiction and Adolescence Cognitive Development' on the EI/CPCI/Scopus/ProQuest/Crossref/EBSCO.
President
ΜacFriends Community
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Mainly responsible for the planning and direction of Community that aims to boost interactions between Chinese students and the local community.
- Cooperated with more than 20 local businesses in Hamilton.
- Held three events involving at least 500 attendants.
- Reached a long-term cooperation plan with a medical and health institution in Toronto that focuses on mental health issues of college students.
Co-Founder
North America Black Card Program (Hey Card)
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Designed business model and development strategy to offer saving opportunities for members across North America.
- Led a team of 10 to sign more than 30 businesses in Hamilton, including Cineplex, UGG and Sephora.
- Created an independent mobile App for the program to offer online shopping experiences.
Education
Honors BA, Intro to Social Psychology, An Introduction to Sociology, Theories in Social Psychology, Intro to Statistic, Research Method in Social Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy - Social Psychology
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON06.2021
Master of Education - Applied Psychology and Human Development
University of Toronto (St. Geroge Campus)
Toronto, ON06.2024
Skills
- Performance Improvements
- Leadership
- Project Development
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Microsoft Office
- Research
- First Aid/CPR
- Medication Administration
- Crisis Prevention Intervention/CPI
Languages
English (Proficient)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies and Interests
- Arts
- Sports
- Traveling
- Reading
Timeline
Support Worker II
Community Living Toronto
06.2023 - Current
Open Minds, Open Hearts (OMOH)
University Of Toronto, St. George Campus
11.2022 - 05.2023
Global Ideas Institute
University Of Toronto, St. George Campus
09.2022 - 04.2023
Researcher and Author
New York University Summer Research Program
06.2021 - 10.2021
Project Manager
Lingyu International Psychology Centre Inc.
10.2020 - 04.2021
President
ΜacFriends Community
10.2019 - 04.2020
Co-Founder
North America Black Card Program (Hey Card)
09.2019 - 03.2020
Honors BA, Intro to Social Psychology, An Introduction to Sociology, Theories in Social Psychology, Intro to Statistic, Research Method in Social Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy - Social Psychology
McMaster University
Master of Education - Applied Psychology and Human Development
University of Toronto (St. Geroge Campus)
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