EDISON LASE
Laie
Summary
Strong background in student support, academic mentoring, and psychology research, with proven ability to improve student performance and engagement. Experienced in working closely with probation students at Brigham Young University–Hawaii through structured weekly mentoring sessions, focusing on progress tracking, goal setting, and effective use of campus resources to support academic success. Additional experience as a Teaching Assistant supporting classroom instruction and enhancing student learning outcomes. Skilled in communication, organization, and data tracking, with the ability to synthesize information, monitor progress, and support students in achieving measurable academic improvement. Known for a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to helping others succeed in educational environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus
Laie
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Provided targeted academic support through tutoring sessions, helping students improve their comprehension and performance.
- Facilitated engaging discussions and activities, fostering deeper student understanding and active participation.
- Organized and maintained educational materials and resources, ensuring efficient classroom management and accessibility for all students.
- Mentored new teaching assistants, guiding them in best practices and classroom techniques.
- Graded assignments and tests, and documented results into filing systems.
Peer Mentor
Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus
Laie
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Guided students in academic planning and course selection.
- Facilitated peer discussions to improve student awareness and utilization of university resources.
- Collaborated with faculty to address student needs and concerns.
- Mentored new students to ease their transition into university life.
- Coordinated community engagement events that strengthened student connections and involvement.
- Attended meetings and trainings to optimize professional development.
- Conducted one-on-one meetings to assess student progress and offer personalized feedback.
Researcher
Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.
- Synthesized large volumes of information, identifying key trends and patterns relevant to research objectives.
- Designed experiments with rigorous controls to maximize validity of findings.
Supervisor of Operations
Charity Vision
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, offering constructive feedback designed to promote growth within their roles.
- Managed scheduling and workload distribution, maximizing productivity without overwhelming team members or compromising quality of work.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction with consistent attention to detail and effective communication skills.
Supervisor
Alisa Optik
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
Server Lead
Dr's Coffie
02.2013 - 04.2016
- Delivered meals and beverages promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction with attentive service.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain seamless service flow and minimize wait times.
Education
Psychology - Clinical Psychology
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
55-220 Kulanui St, Laie, HI 9676206-2026
Skills
- Recognize verbal and non-verbal cues to build trust
- Skilled in assessment, goal-setting, planning, and evaluation
- Proficient in active listening, reflection, paraphrasing, and questioning
- Engage empathetically with clients from diverse backgrounds
- Team collaboration
- MS office
- Strong work ethic
- Data collection and organization
Certification
CITI Program-Social-Behavioral Educational Researchers
Languages
- Korean
- English
- Indonesian
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus
09.2025 - 06.2026
Peer Mentor
Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus
09.2025 - 06.2026
Researcher
Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus
01.2023 - 07.2023
Supervisor of Operations
Charity Vision
01.2020 - 03.2022
Supervisor
Alisa Optik
03.2019 - 03.2022
Server Lead
Dr's Coffie
02.2013 - 04.2016
Psychology - Clinical Psychology
Brigham Young University-Hawaii