Ava Glenn
San Carlos
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Chemistry Tutor at Cañada College, recognized with the 2024 Tutor Recognition Scholarship Award for enhancing student comprehension through innovative teaching strategies. Skilled in laboratory procedures and fostering collaborative learning, I excel in critical thinking and problem-solving, ensuring students grasp complex concepts effectively.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemistry Tutor
Cañada College
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted students with understanding fundamental chemistry concepts and principles.
- Write, plan, and systematize tutoring workshops in order to prepare students for exams.
- Enhanced student comprehension by simplifying complex chemistry concepts and breaking them down into easily digestible parts through practice exam questions.
- Encouraged critical thinking in students through challenging questions that prompted deeper analysis of chemical concepts.
- Facilitated engaging discussions to enhance student participation and comprehension.
- Awarded with the 2024 Tutor Recognition Scholarship Award for role in strengthening the chemistry tutoring program at Cañada College
Chemistry Lab Assistant
Cañada College
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in conducting experiments, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and laboratory procedures.
- Arranged and set up chemicals and laboratory instruments as called out by the professor for desired lab
- Prepared chemical solutions and reagents for use in various laboratory applications.
- Maintained laboratory equipment, performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting as necessary.
- Troubleshot experiments prior to student participation
- Collaborated with faculty to edit and revise experiments in the lab manuals for both general chemistry sequences
- Ensured safety of students in lab when instructors were not present
Server
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas San Mateo
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Managed food and beverage orders efficiently to ensure timely delivery.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain quality and presentation standards.
- Assisted in training new team members on menu items and service protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area during shifts.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Education
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Cañada College
Redwood City, CA05-2025
Associate of Science - Physics
Cañada College
Redwood City, CA05-2025
Associate of Science - Biology
Cañada College
Redwood City, CA05-2025
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Collaborative learning
- Laboratory skills
- Teaching strategies
- Study skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Dependable and responsible
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
Accomplishments
Worked alongside chemistry faculty to create workshops for students in order to reinforce chemistry concepts and provide preparation for exams which prompted me to receive the 2024 Tutor Recognition Scholarship Award
Timeline
Chemistry Lab Assistant
Cañada College
05.2024 - 08.2024
Chemistry Tutor
Cañada College
08.2023 - 05.2025
Server
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas San Mateo
06.2021 - 08.2023
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Cañada College
Associate of Science - Physics
Cañada College
Associate of Science - Biology
Cañada College
2024 Tutor Recognition Scholarship Award
The award is granted to one student, chosen by staff members out of fifty other student tutors