Kenneth Lashaway
Plymouth
Summary
Experienced with conducting thorough research and analyzing data to support academic projects. Utilizes strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability of findings. Knowledge of statistical software and effective communication techniques to present research results clearly.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Tutor / Testing Administrator
University of Detroit Mercy
02.2024 - Current
- Developed valuable teaching strategies to motivate uninspired students and facilitate critical thinking
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and techniques.
Customer Service / Golf Services Assistant
Meadowbrook Country Club
05.2018 - 09.2024
- Grew in professionalism, organization, and event planing from countless of golf events the club held
- Learned to work well under pressure individually and as a group
- Addressed coworkers and members professionally to meet the high standards set by the golf club
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
Teaching Assistant
University of Detroit Mercy
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Translator / Volunteer
J&I Pediatric Care Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided real-time Spanish to English interpretation services during appointments, contributing to seamless communication between the doctor and patients.
- I also preformed basic exams during appointments and physicals
Volunteer Patient Transporter
VA Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
- Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
Academic Tutor
Loyola High School
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Developed valuable teaching strategies to motivate uninspired high school students and facilitate critical thinking
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and techniques.
- Provided support for struggling students through one-on-one mentoring and small group instruction sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI05-2025
Certificate - Spanish
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI05-2024
Skills
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Microsoft office
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Research methods
- Customer service
- Professionalism and ethics
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient-focused care
Certification
- Spanish
Research
Organic Chemistry Laboratory Research, University of Detroit Mercy, 02/2023, 12/2023
Assignment: study the distinct properties of a derivative of an experimental cancer treatment, ferrocene. Organized and collaborated with team; Conducted a synthesis reaction between Ferrocene carboxylic acid and methoxyanaline. Recrystallizations, filtrations, and melting point analysis were conducted and compared to other derivatives. Used Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR); analyzed the graphs machines provided for us to study the structure of the product. Submitted findings to the Head researcher; wrote a scientific report in MSWord comparing products and outlining the derivative's unique structure and attributes.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
University of Detroit Mercy
08.2024 - 12.2024
Volunteer Patient Transporter
VA Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Academic Tutor / Testing Administrator
University of Detroit Mercy
02.2024 - Current
Translator / Volunteer
J&I Pediatric Care Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Academic Tutor
Loyola High School
09.2021 - 12.2024
Customer Service / Golf Services Assistant
Meadowbrook Country Club
05.2018 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Detroit Mercy
Certificate - Spanish
University of Detroit Mercy
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