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Awards
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Xiaoan Zhang

St. Catharines

Summary

Curious and driven IB student with strong interests in neuroscience, psychology, and the intersection of science and creativity. Experienced in academic research, including CELEHS Harvard Data Science summer camp and review synthesis in field of neuroscience , as well as participation in international competitions such as the Brain Bee and the Berkeley Math Tournament. Skilled in combining analytical and artistic perspectives, with a passion for photography as a tool for observation and reflection. Recognized for initiative, resilience, and leadership through mentoring peers and engaging in collaborative projects. Eager to contribute intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and creative problem-solving to academic and professional opportunities.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Tutor and Subject Ambassador

Paws and Claws Tutoring
11.2024 - Current
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.

School Photographer

School Communication Teams
09.2023 - 06.2025
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for school events.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location shoots.

Student Coucil Member

Huili Shanghai International School
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.

Volunteer

Furry Friends Network
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Planned and organized special events, solicited corporate sponsorships, and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ridley College
St. Catharines

High School Diploma -

Huili School Shanghai
Shanghai

Skills

  • Studio lighting and setup skills
  • Dark Room editing skill and film development
  • Mastering Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Premiere Pro
  • Python programming
  • Academic literature review
  • Level 7 Piano Certification, Shanghai Conservatory of Music
  • Badminton Coaching
  • Level 5 Calligraphy Certification, China Calligraphers Association

Awards

  • Recipient of American Mathematics Olympiad Bronze Award, 2024
  • Recipient of Duke of Edinburgh's Award Bronze, 2023
  • Recipient of Niagara BrainBee Silver, 2025
  • Recipient of Ridley Chemistry Award, 2025
  • Recipient of The James M. Donnelly Language Prize, 2025

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary

Timeline

Tutor and Subject Ambassador

Paws and Claws Tutoring
11.2024 - Current

School Photographer

School Communication Teams
09.2023 - 06.2025

Student Coucil Member

Huili Shanghai International School
09.2022 - 06.2023

Volunteer

Furry Friends Network
09.2022 - 06.2023

High School Diploma -

Ridley College

High School Diploma -

Huili School Shanghai
Xiaoan Zhang