Pengyu (Robert) Chen

(484) 929-6750 | pkc5327@psu.edu

EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
Smeal College of Business | College of Liberal Arts Anticipated Graduation May 2027
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance | Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics GPA: 3.81/4.00
Minor in Music Performance Dean’s List: 1/1 Semester

Paterno Fellow Program University Park, PA

College of Liberal Arts Honor Program Aug. 2023 - Present

EXPERIENCE
Parkland High School/Spring House Middle School Allentown, PA
Voluntary Tutor Aug. 2022 – May 2023
● Initiated music interests in 30 students and monitored their practice weekly

● Designed daily math assignments and helped 4 students to pass Algebra 2

● Assisted instructor with grading, organizing, and material reviewing

Bamboo Asian Cuisine Allentown, PA

Server Jul. 2022 – May 2023
● Provided attentive customer service to over 50 customers daily

● Set up 20 tables with cutlery, plates, glasses, and condiments

● Handled numerous aspects of cleaning such as sanitizing the dining area, bussing tables

Kumon Learning Center Allentown, PA

Head Tutor Sept. 2021 – May 2022
● Led and managed 2 sections of students, gave instructions to 2 other tutors

● Guided more than 20 students through confusing concepts and brought their grades up by 20%

● Graded more than 40 in-class assignments and 80 homework questions for correctness

● Organized phone calls to provide convenience for co-workers

LEADERSHIP
Penn State Cello Choir University Park, PA
Co-Section Leader Aug. 2023 – Present
● Cooperated conductors’ instruction with section members to improve sound quality

● Followed the concert master’s guidance with feedback to achieve a united sound

● Communicated among sections to seek multiple understandings of music for a variety of expressions
Parkland School District Allentown, PA
Conductor of Christmas Parade Oct. 2022 – Dec. 2022
● Constructed 5 sections with different instrument players and selected appropriate music

● Conducted daily rehearsal passionately and participated in performing

● Connected players musically and emotionally with 3 excellent performances

SKILLS
 Fluent in Chinese
 Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Google Suite