Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
ADDITIONAL LEARNING
HONORS & AWARDS

GEORGE HARVEY JUNIOR OHURU

Berea College
Berea,KY
2
Languages
7
years of professional experience

Motivated undergraduate student with a solid foundation in sciences and two years of pharmacy studies. Demonstrated leadership in student engagement and science tutoring, complemented by national Physics Olympiad team participation. Serving as Biology Club Treasurer while pursuing growth in healthcare, scientific research, and community involvement.

Work History

Biology & Chemistry Teaching Assistant

6 Months
Bar Odar | 01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Supported Biology and Chemistry instruction for over 150 students through lesson preparation and individualized academic assistance.
  • Developed lesson plans that enhanced students' exam preparation and encouraged active classroom participation.

Private Science Tutor

6 Months
Self-Employed | 01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Tutored four students in science subjects, fostering understanding and academic growth.
  • Generated KSh 5,000 through paid tutoring, contributing to family financial support.

House Captain

1 Year 5 Months
Starehe Boys' Centre | 07.2022 - 12.2023
  • Led house of 160 students, organized inter-house sports and gala events to foster teamwork, mentored peers to enhance leadership skills, resolved conflicts to maintain a positive environment, and promoted house spirit through engaging activities.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Founder & Team Leader — Physics Olympiad Team

11 Months
Starehe Boys' Centre | 01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Founded and led the school's first Physics Olympiad team to a national championship.
  • Received individual recognition for contributions to team victory at national championship.
  • Developed competition problems and coached teammates to enhance problem-solving skills.

Mathematics Olympiad & Math Club Leader

2 Years 5 Months
Starehe Boys' Centre | 01.2020 - 06.2022
  • Competed in regional and national Mathematics Olympiad rounds, enhancing team skills through co-led weekly practice sessions.
  • Contributed to school’s achievement of a Mathematics Olympiad trophy and multiple certificates of recognition.

Junior Hockey Representative

2 Years 9 Months
Starehe Boys' Centre | 01.2020 - 10.2022
  • Coordinated practices for over 20 players, enhancing team cohesion and representing the school in inter-school competition.

Sunday School Brigade Leader

4 Years 6 Months
St. Luke ACK Sega | 01.2020 - 07.2024
  • Led a group of more than 20 young people, trained new members, and coordinated practices and church events during school holidays.
  • Directed daily student routines, ensuring discipline, order, and adherence to institutional standards.
  • Coordinated peer support activities, promoting teamwork and accountability across assigned groups.
  • Monitored student welfare, escalating concerns and supporting timely resolution of issues.

Lead Tenor — School Choir

2 Years 11 Months
Starehe Boys' Centre | 01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Performed at school functions, enhancing community engagement and fostering talent development for junior choir members.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Treasurer — Biology Club

2 Months
Berea College | 09.2026 - Current
  • Manage club financial records, track transactions, and help oversee the budget.
  • Support the collection of club dues, spending decisions, and financial planning for club activities.

Member — Pre-Health Club

2 Months
Berea College | 09.2026 - Current
  • Engaged in campus activities and opportunities to explore health professions and career pathways.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Member — ASA Dance Team

2 Months
Berea College | 09.2026 - Current
  • Executed dance practices and coordinated preparation for performances at campus and community events.

Office Assistant — First-Year Experience Team

3 Months
Berea College | 08.2026 - Current
  • Developed student engagement strategies and designed programs aligned with first-year students' interests.
  • Coordinated event registration, tracked attendance, conducted student outreach, and sent event reminders.
  • Develop pre- and post-event surveys, review student feedback, and prepare reports to inform future programming.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on promoting events and strategizing to enhance student participation.
  • Student Success and Transition

Education

Bachelor of Science

Berea College | Berea, Kentucky | 05-2030
  • Undergraduate Student
  • Academic interests: Pre-health, exploring pre-med and nursing pathways

Bachelor of Pharmacy Studies - Pharmacy

University of Nairobi | Nairobi, Kenya | 07-2026

Completed two years of university-level pharmacy studies.

Secondary Education

Starehe Boys' Centre | Nairobi, Kenya | 12-2023

Skills

Leadership and team coordination; student engagement; event coordination; survey development; feedback analysis; peer mentoring; science tutoring; lesson planning; teamwork; communication.
Lab equipment maintenance
Chemical handling
Chemical instrumentation
Academic assessment

Accomplishments

  • Physics Olympiad achievement

Earned an individual certificate as a member of the nationally top-performing team; my high school received the trophy and certificate recognizing the achievement.

  • Academic excellence

Ranked first in a class of 40 and consistently among the top 10 out of 272 students overall.

  • Raminelli Trophy

Recognized as Best Junior Physics Student.

  • Leadership recognition

Outstanding House Captain Award for my leadership at Starehe Boys' Center.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Treasurer — Biology Club

Berea College
09.2026 - CurrentRead More

Member — Pre-Health Club

Berea College
09.2026 - CurrentRead More

Member — ASA Dance Team

Berea College
09.2026 - CurrentRead More

Office Assistant — First-Year Experience Team

Berea College
08.2026 - CurrentRead More

Biology & Chemistry Teaching Assistant

Bar Odar
01.2024 - 07.2024Read More

Private Science Tutor

Self-Employed
01.2024 - 07.2024Read More

Founder & Team Leader — Physics Olympiad Team

Starehe Boys' Centre
01.2023 - 12.2023Read More

House Captain

Starehe Boys' Centre
07.2022 - 12.2023Read More

Mathematics Olympiad & Math Club Leader

Starehe Boys' Centre
01.2020 - 06.2022Read More

Junior Hockey Representative

Starehe Boys' Centre
01.2020 - 10.2022Read More

Sunday School Brigade Leader

St. Luke ACK Sega
01.2020 - 07.2024Read More

Lead Tenor — School Choir

Starehe Boys' Centre
01.2020 - 12.2022Read More

Starehe Boys' Centre

Secondary Education
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Berea College

Bachelor of Science
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University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Pharmacy Studies from Pharmacy
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ADDITIONAL LEARNING

  • Translational Science / Biomedical Engineering Specialization — Coursera
  • In Progress | [Year Started 2024]

HONORS & AWARDS

  • National Physics Olympiad Team Achievement — Earned an individual certificate as a member of the nationally top-performing team; the school received a trophy and certificate recognizing its national achievement.,
  • Top of Class — Ranked 1st of 40 students and consistently among the top 10 of 272 students overall.,
  • Raminelli Trophy — Best Junior Physics Student — Recognized for outstanding performance in Physics.,
  • Outstanding House Captain Award — Honored by the school director for exemplary leadership.,
  • Mathematics Olympiad Recognition — Contributed to the school's Mathematics Olympiad achievement, recognized with a trophy and certificates.
GEORGE HARVEY JUNIOR OHURU