Amir Akins
Raeford,NC
Summary
Driven to work with others in any collaborative environment. Enjoy teaching, explaining, and developing strategies in order to assist others in their success. All while following a pathway into chemical engineering, one that which brings about creativity, disciplined mindset and willingness to work.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Private Home Tutor
Private Family Client
06.2024 - Current
- Help students, aged 10 and 14, practice both Math, and English Language Arts skills in an engaging manner
- Effectively communicate with parents to keep them informed on their child's progress
- Establish trust and rapport between myself and the students.
- Utilize educational games, and various other forms of activities to help the students understand the content.
- Provide instruction and content based on my perception of how well the students are doing.
- Encouraged students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills.
Peer Educator - STEM
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted peers daily with multitudes of STEM content; including algebra, calculus, trigonometry, chemistry, statistics.
- Developed strategies for effective communication between myself and peers, to master both understanding, and retention of the course material.
- Lead group sessions, in which I answer questions about the content to the best of my ability.
- Work alongside both peer educators and faculty, in order to find the best approach to help students.
- Serve as a role model, and provide helpful feedback to students to help them achieve success in their coursework.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2026
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Collaborative learning
- Developing strategies
- Creativity and Innovation
- Active listening techniques
- Time management mastery
- Motivating others
Affiliations
- Junior at North Carolina State University
Timeline
Private Home Tutor
Private Family Client
06.2024 - Current
Peer Educator - STEM
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington
09.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
North Carolina State University