1. Lawrence Tsao
1 University Drive Unit #1193
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
347-415-7115
Ltsao@soka.edu
Objective- To enhance education through media, the arts, technology, and language.
Education
Bachelor in Liberal Arts May 2015
Concentration: Humanities
Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, CA
Scholarships (Soka University)
Academic Merit Scholarship $3,000
Work Experience
Soka University of America- Aliso Viejo, CA Feb. 2011-present
Soka Performing Art Center Box Office Assistant
 Assist customers on the phone
 Sell tickets to customers
 Create gift certificates/discounts for patrons
 Welcome people to at our Soka Performing Arts Center
Community Relations Tour Guide
 Offer tour guides to prospective students/visitors
 Create an open atmosphere to everyone to the university
 Explain to guests what’s the purpose of our education at our university
Languages
Tri-lingual English/Mandarin Chinese/ Japanese
Volunteer Experience March 2012
Alternative Spring Break Program- New York, NY
 An opportunity to learn about a variety of poverty, homelessness, and education.
 Deepen our relationships with people struggling in underprivileged communities.
 Help build a community garden in the local area for restoration.
Soka Education Conference Feb. 2013-May 2015
 Create a logistics system for volunteers to support the conference.
 Meet with educators and presenters focusing on educational reform.
 Prepare signs to direct people where to go.
 Welcome people who come for the conference.
Internship

2. Living Positive Kenya Program- Nairobi, Kenya June/July2013
 Educate Kenyan women about public health and hygiene
 Tutor low-income students at the daycare/orphanage
 Help build a house for the Maasai people in the Maasai land
Study Abroad
Soka University of Japan- Hachioji, Japan Sept 2013-Jan 2014
 Studied intensive Japanese for a semester abroad
 Tutored Japanese students in English
 Experienced Japanese culture daily