GEORGE ALABI
detroit
Summary
Highly motivated Mechatronics Engineering student with a strong passion for STEM education and mentorship. Experienced in creating and delivering engaging, hands-on lessons for K-12 students. Seeking to apply a unique blend of technical expertise and teaching skills to foster an inspiring learning environment as a Math and Science Instructor or Substitute Teacher.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
STEM Ambassador, College of Engineering and Science
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit
02.2025 - Current
- Served as a primary liaison between the college and prospective students, conducting personalized campus tours and leading informative orientation sessions.
- Spearheaded STEM outreach initiatives, including presentations and hands-on activities at local K-12 schools and community events, promoting STEM education.
- Provided one-on-one mentorship to dual enrollment students and robotics team members, fostering academic and technical development.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of faculty-led teacher training boot camps, contributing to the professional development of STEM educators.
STEM Kodely Lead Tutor
Kodely
Detroit
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Facilitated a 10-week summer STEM enrichment program for K-8 students, delivering hands-on instruction in core physics and engineering concepts. Prepared and led daily project-based workshops using provided lesson plans to foster skills in design, problem-solving, and teamwork.
- Guided student teams through the full engineering design process to build and test multi-step Rube Goldberg machines, reinforcing concepts of energy transfer, motion, and chain reactions.
- Taught the fundamentals of simple machines, including levers, pulleys, and inclined planes, leading hands-on labs where students observed and applied the principle of mechanical advantage.
- Mentored students in collaborative, project-based challenges that required them to apply classroom learning to solve real-world problems, culminating in a final Engineering Showcase.
Lab Assistant
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of CNC machines, 3D printers, and other lab equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and safety.
- Assembled and repaired robotic components, contributing to student project success and hands-on learning.
- Managed equipment inventory using Excel to improve organization, streamline resource tracking, and minimize equipment downtime.
- Addressed student inquiries regarding lab procedures and tool usage, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Education
BACHELOR OF ROBOTICS AND MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS ENGINEERING -
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI05.2028
Skills
- Teaching
- Curriculum development
- Team collaboration
- Study material development
- Problem Solving
- Programming
- CAD
- SolidWorks
- 3D Printing
- Control Systems
- Arduino
- Python
- Java
- MATLAB
Websites
Additional Information - Achievements
- Certificate of 3rd Place in the International Young Physicists' Tournament (IYPT)
- President, Chess Club, University of Detroit Mercy
- SOLO learn programming certificate
- Science and Lab Prefect, High School
Timeline
STEM Kodely Lead Tutor
Kodely
06.2025 - 07.2025
STEM Ambassador, College of Engineering and Science
University of Detroit Mercy
02.2025 - Current
Lab Assistant
University of Detroit Mercy
09.2024 - 04.2025
BACHELOR OF ROBOTICS AND MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS ENGINEERING -
University of Detroit Mercy
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