David Sensat
Huntsville,AL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University Of Alabama In Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
08.2024 - Current
- Supervised students in General Chemistry I during experiments.
- Gave lectures to explain the theory behind experiments.
- Gave feedback to students to improve analytical and experimental skills.
- Graded students based on analytical ability and conceptual understanding of chemistry.
Stockroom Assistant
University Of Alabama In Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared solutions and reagents used by students for the Organic Chemistry 1 labs.
- Maintained record of rented instruments and equipment.
- Provided support to TAs and maintained clean labs for student use.
Undergraduate Research Volunteer
Scholz Lab
Huntsville, AL
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted a graduate student in the synthesis of polyaminoacid 3-block copolymers.
- Calculated the concentrations and quantities of substrates needed.
- Maintained clean lab equipment and workstations.
- Created sodium hydroxide baths and cleaning solutions.
PASS (SI) Leader for Organic Chemistry I
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, Alabama
08.2023 - Current
- Led several study sessions every week for large groups of students to attend.
- Created lesson plans and activities to help students understand the material covered in the lecture.
- Met with students individually during office hours to provide 1:1 academic support.
- Documented strategies and activities used during PASS sessions and their effectiveness at providing academic support.
- Collected and analyzed test data to demonstrate the effectiveness of PASS sessions.
PASS (SI) Mentor
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, Alabama
08.2023 - Current
- Trained PASS leaders on organizing study sessions and navigating difficult scenarios.
- Trained PASS leaders on making information easier to understand for students.
- Led weekly training sessions for refining PASS leader skills.
- Observed different PASS sessions weekly and provided feedback to PASS leaders to improve their instructional skills.
General, Organic, and Biochemistry Tutor
University Of Alabama In Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
06.2023 - Current
- Met with students for 1-hour sessions to help students understand concepts and solve problems.
- Create a session goal for students to follow during the session and provide resources for independent study.
- Documented the progress of students and maintained a record of their improvement.
Senior Resident Assistant (SRA)
03.2022 - Current
- Created a welcoming and accepting environment for freshman residents.
- Mentored and supervised RAs during trainings, event planning, and community development events.
- Assisted my immediate supervisors with administrative tasks, such as key audits and residential check-ins.
- Enforced student life policies and documented infractions.
Process Development Lab Chemist Intern
BASF Environmental Catalysts and Metal Solutions
Huntsville, AL
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed platinum group metal (PGM) catalyst slurry to OEM specifications.
- Performed rheology, TGA, and particle size density, and pH analysis to determine potential changes needed for the slurry.
- Utilized Instruments: Rheometer, TGA, PSD Mastersizer, pH, and voltage meters.
- Documented changes to slurry and analyzed data for multiple projects from several members of the PD team.
PASS (SI) Leader for General Chemistry I
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, Alabama
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Led several study sessions every week for large groups of students to attend.
- Created lesson plans and activities to help students understand the material covered in the lecture.
- Met with students individually during office hours to provide 1:1 academic support.
- Documented strategies and activities used during PASS sessions and their effectiveness at providing academic support.
- Collected and analyzed test data to demonstrate the effectiveness of PASS sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology and Chemistry, Biochemistry
University of Alabama in Huntsville
true05.2025
Tennessee High School Diploma with Honors (Salutatorian) -
Franklin County High School
Winchester, Tennessee05.2021
Certification
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- Word
Accomplishments
- UAH Academic Excellence Award, Merit Based, 08/2021
- Salutatorian Award, Franklin County High School, 05/2021
Presentations
North Alabama & Wilson Dam Sections of the American Chemical Society Presents Chemistry Research Symposium
- April 18,2024
- Changes in the activity and stability of β-Glucosidase after a W399F point mutation
Timeline
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University Of Alabama In Huntsville
08.2024 - Current
Stockroom Assistant
University Of Alabama In Huntsville
08.2024 - Current
Process Development Lab Chemist Intern
BASF Environmental Catalysts and Metal Solutions
05.2024 - 08.2024
Undergraduate Research Volunteer
Scholz Lab
03.2024 - Current
PASS (SI) Leader for Organic Chemistry I
University of Alabama in Huntsville
08.2023 - Current
PASS (SI) Mentor
University of Alabama in Huntsville
08.2023 - Current
General, Organic, and Biochemistry Tutor
University Of Alabama In Huntsville
06.2023 - Current
PASS (SI) Leader for General Chemistry I
University of Alabama in Huntsville
08.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Resident Assistant (SRA)
03.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology and Chemistry, Biochemistry
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Tennessee High School Diploma with Honors (Salutatorian) -
Franklin County High School