Kelly Nguyen

(571)275-0838 • nguyenkt36@vcu.edu
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Concentration in International Relations May 2021
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with Concentration in Social Justice
Minors in Spanish and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
VCU Honors
VCU Globe
Peace Corp Preparation Certified
Work Experience
Intern, Virginia House of Delegate Lopez (District 49) January 2020-March 2020
 Tracked over 40 bills as it made its way through the legislative process Richmond, VA
 Attended committee meetings regarding Higher Ed and Budgets
 Sorted over 3,000 constituent concerns and messages through Excel spreadsheets
Resident Assistant, VCU Residential Life and Housing July 2018-Present
 Supervised a floor of 40 residents, organized floor programs, and Richmond,
VA
advised residents on personal and academic issues. 
 Worked with 17 other staff members to create monthly building wide programs for a hall of over 700
students
Staff/Cashier, 7/11 June 2016 –August 2018
o  Restocked merchandise daily Alexandria, VA
 Marketed and sold promotional items to customers to increase sales
 Communicated with customers who needed help finding merchandise
Intern, Congressman Alan Grayson (FL) October 2015 – November 2015
 Summarized an education bills for staff members Washington D.C.
 Attended weekly briefings and events regarding International Relations and Due Process
 Consulted with constituents over the phone to ensure their voices were heard and sorted mail to give
them to their appropriate staff members.
Volunteer Experience
Co-teacher of ESOL, Sacred Heart Center August 2019- December 2019
 Assisted in teaching Adult ESOL classes every Tuesday nights Richmond, VA
 Planned lessons and prepared activities that followed the curriculum
Conversation Partner VCU Global Education Office January 2018-May 2019
• Work one-on-one with English language learners to improve their understanding Richmond, VA
and comprehension of English language through conversations
Teacher’s Assistant, Vietnamese Youth Education Association (VYEA) June 2014- August 2018
 Taught 30 students (5-10 years old) Vietnamese culture, reading vocabulary, Fairfax, VA
and writing skills
 Developed behavioral and classroom management skills by working with children
English Teacher, VCU Globe and Fundación En Via May 2018-July 2018
 Taught English in an indigenous village, Teotitlan del Valle, while studying abroad. Oaxaca, Mexico
 Planned lesson plans and held biweekly English classes.
Activities
VCU National Residence Hall Honorary, Black and Gold Chapter, Member April 2018-Present
VCU Vietnamese Student Association, Intern/Member September 2017- Present
VCU Residential Housing Association, Rhoads Hall Community Council Representative August 2017- May 2018
Awards/Honors
1st year Resident Assistant April 2019
National Residence Hall Honorary MVP Award April 2019
VSA Community Service Award April 2018/April 2019
Apple Federal Credit Union Scholarship Winner May 2017
Languages
English-Fluent
Spanish- Advanced Conversational skills and Advanced reading and writing
Vietnamese- Beginner level conversational