JOSHUA Z. KOBAYASHI
Honolulu,USA
Summary
Dynamic, detail oriented, undergraduate student committed to fostering an organized and efficient environment that benefits all team members. Proven ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining composure and a positive attitude, complemented by a solid foundation in effective communication and problem solving skills. Experienced in assisting with General Chemistry instruction, utilizing structured lessons and hands on experiments to enhance student understanding. Strong analytical skills developed through laboratory work at the university level, combined with leadership experience as a sports team captain. display a capability to contribute meaningfully in collaborative settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
General Chemistry Teaching Assistant
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in laboratory setup and maintenance, ensuring safety and compliance with protocols during and before lab sessions.
- Assisted students with understanding instructional materials that improved clarity and accessibility of lab content.
- Assisted students during laboratories to ensure an accurate understanding of course material.
- Ensured correct execution of laboratory procedures.
- Evaluated student performance through grading lab material and providing advice for improvement.
Dish Room/Monitor
Dana Dining Hall
Canton, NY
09.2024 - Current
Dish Machine Operator, Kitchen Helper and Table Cleaning. The job was taken up to have a source of income during my time at this university and consisted of operating the dish machine, helping the kitchen cycle out dishes and keep the dining area clean with wiping tables and sweeping floors. The university, St. Lawrence University, is located in a relatively remote town where any off-campus jobs would require a car, which I did not have during my first year.
Cashier/Front of House
Breadshop
Kaimuki, USA
06.2022 - 08.2024
Worked in the Front of House: wrapping breads, folding boxes/papers, stamping papers, customer service, online order management, dishes, online inventory management. Was used as a source of income throughout high school and stands as a place I occasionally work at to this day.
Cashier/Front of House
Hank's Haute Dogs
Honolulu, USA
06.2021 - 08.2024
Worked all non-hot line kitchen positions: counter, POS, customer service, food/beverage line upkeep, online order fulfillment, expediting. This was my first job I worked and helped me gain experience in customer service and the overall atmosphere of a legitimate job.
Education
No Degree -
Noelani Elementary School
Honolulu, HawaiiNellie S. Milton Elementary School
Eastsound, WashingtonNo Degree - Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Studies
St. Lawrence University
Canton, New York05-2028
High School Diploma -
Punahou School
Honolulu, Hawaii05-2024
Skills
- Proficient in Google Docs
- Skilled in creating Google Slides decks
- Skilled in managing documents on Google Drive
- Proficient experience with Microsoft Excell
- Intermediate experience in Python
- Intermediate experience in Reaxys
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Laboratory Instruments
- Skilled in Team Collaboration and Leadership
Accomplishments
Participated in NSF SPICE Alliance Program during summer of 2025, working with Chaminade University in Honolulu, HI to use TACC supercomputers and Python to analyze and present statistical relationships of state provided datasets on rainfall and tourism for the island of Moloka'i.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
General Chemistry Teaching Assistant
St. Lawrence University
08.2025 - Current
Dish Room/Monitor
Dana Dining Hall
09.2024 - Current
Cashier/Front of House
Breadshop
06.2022 - 08.2024
Cashier/Front of House
Hank's Haute Dogs
06.2021 - 08.2024
Nellie S. Milton Elementary School
High School Diploma -
Punahou School
No Degree -
Noelani Elementary School
No Degree - Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Studies
St. Lawrence University
Hobbies and Interests
- In my spare time I like to work out, listen to music, play games and read.
- I try to keep my body healthy by being attentive to what I eat.
- I workout 7 days a week, with the primary focus in cardiovascular fitness.
- As for school, I am interested in chemistry, biology, club activities and sports.
- I enjoy quiet environments, but I am good with people, having a large family and small group of close friends.
Personal
Honolulu, Hawaii, 2005-2007. Eastsound, Washington, 2007-2014. Honolulu, Hawaii, 2014 - Present, when not dorming at the St. Lawrence University Canton, New York.