Yiru Zhou

Yiru (Ru) Zhou possesses extensive experience in education and the arts, currently serving as Teaching Faculty at Denver Language School since August 2021, where responsibilities include managing diverse classrooms, creating teaching materials, and fostering student relationships. Previous roles include Art Programming Intern at Awakenings, where Yiru collaborated on a virtual exhibition, and Faculty/Teacher at Denver Language School, focusing on innovative educational methods for younger students. Yiru's background also includes communication and administrative support in the arts sector at Telluride Arts District, artist assistance at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and educational contributions through laboratory monitoring. Yiru holds a Master’s degree in Leadership for Creative Enterprises from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fiber Art and Arts Administration from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.