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Desmond Khan

Grand Forks,ND

Summary

Goal-oriented Teaching Assistant, caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

University Of North Dakota
01.2022 - 05.2024
  • Kept Laboratories clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Graded assignments and reported individual progress to the teacher.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small-group assistance.
  • Monitored student behavior in the laboratory for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns and reinforced safety in the lab

Judge at NE Regional Science & Engineering Fair

Grand Forks Public Library Chemistry Day
03.2024 - 03.2024
  • Promoted fairness and impartiality when judging the poster by adhering to strict ethical standards and maintaining an unbiased demeanor.

Volunteer

Grand Forks Public Library Chemistry Day
02.2024 - 02.2024

Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey basic chemistry experiments to kindergartens


Intern

Roger Ducos Laboratory
04.2019 - 05.2019
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
  • Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Utilized strong communication abilities during presentations which led to increased understanding among colleagues regarding project goals and objectives.

Tutor

University Of Bamemda
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of subject matter by incorporating real-world examples into lessons.

Education

Master of Science - Physical Chemistry

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
08.2024

Master of Science - Chemistry

The University of Bamenda
Bamenda Cameroon
08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

The University of Bamenda
Bamenda Cameroon
08.2017

High School Diploma -

Government High School Kwang Pinyin
Cameroon
08.2014

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Materials Preparation
  • Student Engagement
  • Confident
  • Small Group Supervision
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Resilient
  • Cognitively flexible
  • Attendance monitoring
  • Assigning and Grading Work
  • Progress Reporting
  • Effective Communication
  • Calm and Patient Demeanor
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Computer Skills
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Helping Students with Special Needs
  • Grading assignments

Timeline

Judge at NE Regional Science & Engineering Fair

Grand Forks Public Library Chemistry Day
03.2024 - 03.2024

Volunteer

Grand Forks Public Library Chemistry Day
02.2024 - 02.2024

Teacher's Assistant

University Of North Dakota
01.2022 - 05.2024

Intern

Roger Ducos Laboratory
04.2019 - 05.2019

Tutor

University Of Bamemda
01.2018 - 05.2018

Master of Science - Physical Chemistry

University of North Dakota

Master of Science - Chemistry

The University of Bamenda

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

The University of Bamenda

High School Diploma -

Government High School Kwang Pinyin
Desmond Khan