IRENE LEE
Irvine,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mathematics Tutor
Self-employeed
Irvine
06.2023 - Current
- Facilitated an average 20% improvement in test scores for students through targeted instruction and support.
- Designed individualized lesson plans and provided one-on-one instruction in Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus, enhancing comprehension for three students.
- Clarified algebra, geometry, and calculus concepts during tutoring sessions to enhance student understanding.
Community Services Leader II
City of Irvine
Irvine, CA
05.2025 - 08.2026
- Promoted to Community Service Leader II due to enhanced program planning and increased supervision responsibility.
- Planned and led six recreational and environmental programs across two company parks, serving 200+ children and families.
- Supervised participants and coordinated programs for approximately 30 staff members to ensure effective delivery of services.
Advocate
Appliance Electrification Advocacy, SCAQMD Rule 1111 & 1121 2024-2026
Diamond Bar, California
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Delivered a public comment at a major hearing attended by around 300 participants, raising awareness of critical issues.
- Conducted research and engaged in public comment and working-group discussions on residential appliance electrification and air-quality regulations to influence policy decisions.
- Built a functional website that converts complex regulatory documents in PDF format into plain-language explanations using an API.
Education
B.S. Candidate - Engineering
Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA05-2030
High School Diploma -
Portola High School
CA06-2026
Skills
- Programming: Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS Engineering: NI Multisim, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Digital Electronics, Circuit Design, Soldering
- Research/Computing: openLCA, NeRF, NetStudio, PIFuHD, Computer Vision, Life-Cycle Assessment Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google Workspace
- Language: English(bilingual), Korean(bilingual), Spanish(elementary)
TECHNICAL PROJECTS
- RLCIE Innovation Sprint — PantryOS 2026, Built a web-based refrigerator inventory system that uses receipt images to recognize grocery items and automatically add them to a digital inventory., Implemented receipt processing and inventory tracking and added AI-powered meal recommendations based on available and expiring ingredients.
- 3D Human Shape Estimation — SNU Young Engineering Frontier Camp 2024, Implemented and ran computer-vision pipelines using PIFuHD, NeRF, and mesh-based methods to reconstruct 3D human shapes from images and video., Contributed code for running NeRF and PIFuHD models and converting visual inputs into 3D representations.
- Digital Electronics Projects, Designed and simulated digital circuits in NI Multisim before constructing physical prototypes., Built a random number generator through simulation and physical hardware construction, including soldered hardware., Designed an interactive escape-room game using electronic logic, where solving problems triggered circuit-based progression to new locations.
SELECTED HONORS
AIIME Qualified (2024), SNU Engineering Fair Award (2024), Global Youth Environmental Essay Competition: Green Environment Practice Headquarters President's Award, Top 5% (2025), Cool Irvine Green Challenge, Mayor's 2nd Place Award (2024), Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award (2023, 2024)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Seoul National University Water Quality & Environment Lab — Research Assistant Jun–Aug 2024 Seoul, South Korea
- Conducted experimental research on pH measurement in organic solvents for solvent crystallization using membrane contactors.
- Evaluated pH stability across organic-solvent systems by measuring and comparing readings after introducing different acids and concentrations.
- Prepared experimental solutions and performed precise liquid handling using pH meters, precision pipettes, disposable laboratory vessels, and related laboratory equipment.
- Analyzed experimental measurements to identify trends and presented findings to professors and 20+ graduate students. - Seoul National University Metabolism-Carbon Modeling Group — Research Assistant Jun–Aug 2024
- Studied life-cycle assessment (LCA) methodology through academic literature and applied LCA methods to compare timber and reinforced-concrete buildings.
- Used openLCA to evaluate environmental impacts associated with alternative building materials.
- Connected quantitative environmental assessment with sustainable building design and material selection.
Timeline
Community Services Leader II
City of Irvine
05.2025 - 08.2026
Advocate
Appliance Electrification Advocacy, SCAQMD Rule 1111 & 1121 2024-2026
01.2024 - 01.2026
Mathematics Tutor
Self-employeed
06.2023 - Current
B.S. Candidate - Engineering
Harvey Mudd College
High School Diploma -
Portola High School