Eric Youshao
About Eric Youshao
Eric Youshao is an experienced peer tutor and research assistant currently working at Yale University, where he has held multiple roles since 2018. He studied Biomedical Engineering and Economics at Yale, earning a Bachelor of Science in 2021, and is currently pursuing further studies in Economics at the University of Cambridge.
Education and Academic Background
Eric Youshao studied Biomedical Engineering and Economics at Yale University, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2017 to 2021. He attended Cranbrook Kingswood Upper School prior to his university studies, graduating with a 4.0 GPA from 2013 to 2017. Since 2018, he has been studying at the University of Cambridge, focusing on Economics during the Summer Session.
Work at Yale University
Eric Youshao has held multiple positions at Yale University. He has been an ECON 121 Peer Tutor since 2020, where he designs and presents supplemental lessons to address gaps in student knowledge. He also serves as Head of College Aide since 2019, coordinating with professors to facilitate out-of-classroom engagement for over 200 students in the Department of Economics. Additionally, he has worked as a Research Assistant at both the Zhou Biomedical Research Laboratory and the Humphrey Research Lab from 2018 to the present.
Internship Experience
Eric Youshao gained practical experience through various internships. He worked as a Summer Analyst at CMA Strategy Consulting in 2020 for two months in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2019, he served as an Advanced Analytics Intern at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for three months in the Greater Detroit Area. These roles provided him with insights into the consulting and healthcare industries.
Teaching and Tutoring Roles
In addition to his tutoring role in the Economics department, Eric Youshao worked as a Children's Swim Instructor at Yale University from 2018 to 2020. This position involved teaching swimming skills to children, contributing to their physical development and safety in water activities.