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Xinyu Zhu

Melbourne,Australia
Xinyu Zhu

Summary

Recent graduate from the University of Melbourne with a major in Psychology and a minor in Politics and International Studies. Expertise in effective advising and communication with diverse age groups and backgrounds.

Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to identify areas for improvement and propose strategies for business/organization goals. Professional researcher with strong analytical and statistical skills, skilled in experiment design and execution. Proven ability to collaborate in team environments and adapt to changing project needs. Skilled in data analysis, literature review, and report writing. Reliable and results-driven, dedicated to delivering high-quality work.

Overview

3
years of professional experience

Work History

Tsinghua University; Renmin University of China

Research Assistant
01.2024 - 01.2025

Job overview

  • Under the guidance of Prof. Kaiping Peng, Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science, Tsinghua University:
    Participated in a government-led large-scale survey on the mental health of Chinese students studying abroad, focusing on integrating measurement scales and performing data analysis.
  • As a member of Prof. Hu Xiaomeng’s team at the Cultural Psychology Laboratory, Renmin University of China:
    Contributed to four literature review projects and two quantitative research studies on Chinese happiness science and the neural mechanisms of happiness, including conducting cross-lagged analyses using R and MatLab.

SuperNova Education

Head Tutor
02.2022 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • Supported over 500 college international students with helpful study habits and exam strategies
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials
  • Collaborated with fellow tutors to streamline processes and share best practices, fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Helped many psychology and arts students to get H1 in universities like UniMelb and Monash

Mindspace Psychological Consulting

Senior Content Strategist & Social Media Manager
05.2022 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials for psychological consulting
  • Supported branding, digital marketing messaging and advertising campaigns by engaging with followers on various social media platforms, increased subscription by 60%
  • Developed in-depth understanding of digital and mobile marketing practices and media, increased sales by 25%

TeamKids: Outside School Hours Care In Australia

Educator
08.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience

DRM (德瑞姆) Psychological Education

Product Development Analyst
09.2021 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Created 12 customised marketing materials to increase product awareness, including using Adobe Photoshop to control and edit properties of courseware like instructional videos
  • Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns
  • Collaborated with 1200 students in over 20 classes to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses

Education

Monash University
Clayton, VIC

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours Degree)
11-2025

University Overview


  • Thesis Statement: Investigating cell-type-specific contributions to cortical thickness abnormalities in psychiatric disorders
  • Conducting research and thesis in Neural Systems and Behaviour Lab under Monash Biomedical Imaging
  • Learning programming languages and skills, including R, Python, Linux, and MatLab

Victoria University
Melbourne

Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education
12-2024

University Overview

The University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology & Politics and International Relations
12.2023

University Overview

  • 82 WAM, equivalents to 7 GPA
  • Research Project - Educational Leadership - University of Pennsylvania, 2022
  • Study Abroad Exchange Program- Psychopharmacology - the Exeter Oxford Tutorial Programme, 2023
  • Deputy Leader, the University of Melbourne's Chinese Debating Team, 2020 to 2022
  • Awarded Second Prize in the Undergraduate Teams category of the Social Impact Program, 2022

East China Normal University

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
02.2020

University Overview

  • Chinese National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) - top 4% in Shanghai
  • 7.5 - IELTS Test, 2019

Skills

  • Research and Analysis Skills
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Data Visualization and Presentations: R language
  • Adult Education

Languages

English (PTE full score)
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Snowboarding, Hiking, Tennis

Timeline

Research Assistant
Tsinghua University; Renmin University of China
01.2024 - 01.2025
Educator
TeamKids: Outside School Hours Care In Australia
08.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Content Strategist & Social Media Manager
Mindspace Psychological Consulting
05.2022 - 05.2023
Head Tutor
SuperNova Education
02.2022 - 11.2023
Product Development Analyst
DRM (德瑞姆) Psychological Education
09.2021 - 02.2022
East China Normal University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
Monash University
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours Degree)
Victoria University
Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education
The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology & Politics and International Relations
Xinyu Zhu