Jackson Marcus Pawlan
Jasper,GA
Summary
Dynamic professional with strong Mandarin language skills, specializing in cross-cultural communication and adept problem-solving. Proven ability to navigate diverse environments and foster collaboration among multicultural teams. Committed to leveraging linguistic proficiency to enhance stakeholder engagement and drive successful outcomes across various contexts. Passionate about bridging cultural gaps and facilitating effective dialogue in fast-paced settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Kennesaw State University
09.2025 - Current
- Dr. Yanhua Zhou
Private English Tutor
Michele Hinson
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Tutored Chinese Middle School Children English
English Tutor Program
Tsinghua University
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Tutored Tsinghua University Students at the Tsinghua University Student Center
SI Leader Teaching Assistant
Kennesaw State University
01.2022 - 05.2022
- SI Leaders facilitate free weekly study sessions for students enrolled in historically difficult courses.
- Cathy Bradford
Education
Undergraduate - Modern Language & Culture: Chinese
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia12-2025
IUP Tsinghua University Student - Mandarin Language
Tsinghua University
Beijing, China04.2024
STARTALK Chinese Career Pathways Immersion Program Participant -
Agnes Scott University
Atlanta, Georgia02.2023
TROY-STAR Chinese Summer Camp Participant -
Troy University
Troy, Alabama07.2019
Highschool - undefined
Etowah Highschool
04.2019
Chinese Intensive Course - undefined
Education First
07.2018
Skills
- Mandarin Language Proficiency HSK 5
- Event Marketing
- Event Planning
- Event Hosting
- Public Outreach and Communication
- Organizational Outreach and Communication
- Patience and empathy
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Creative thinking
- Problem-solving skills
Accomplishments
- Guest speaker at the PRC Consulate General in Houston, Texas during a Chinese Study Abroad Seminar | 2019
- Student Representative at the UNESCO Nanjing Peace Forum | 2023
selected to share our development of Nanjing Peace Corners
Certification
HSK 5 Certification - 2024-2026
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
Interests
Chinese Language, Culture, and Literature
Timeline
Research Assistant
Kennesaw State University
09.2025 - Current
English Tutor Program
Tsinghua University
05.2023 - 12.2023
Private English Tutor
Michele Hinson
08.2022 - 03.2024
SI Leader Teaching Assistant
Kennesaw State University
01.2022 - 05.2022
Highschool - undefined
Etowah Highschool
Chinese Intensive Course - undefined
Education First
Undergraduate - Modern Language & Culture: Chinese
Kennesaw State University
IUP Tsinghua University Student - Mandarin Language
Tsinghua University
STARTALK Chinese Career Pathways Immersion Program Participant -
Agnes Scott University
TROY-STAR Chinese Summer Camp Participant -
Troy University
Community service
- KSU Chinese Language and Culture Club, Vice President, Kennesaw, GA, 2024-08-12, Present
- KSU Chinese Language and Culture Club, Marketing & Event Coordinating Officer, Kennesaw, GA, 2020-01-15, 2021-01-07, 2022-08-12, 2025-08-21
- KSU Student Government Association, Student Government Intern, Kennesaw, GA, 2019-09-25, 2020-08-30
- KSU Vietnamese Student Association, Event Coordinator, Kennesaw, GA, 2021-08-15, 2022-05-03
Personal interests
I am deeply invested in learning all facets of ancient and modern Chinese culture and language, as well as experiences. And how through the process of which, I can both heighten my career opportunities and most importantly enrich my personal well-being. I also aim to improve global relations between American and Chinese society.