Lucas Zhai
Coral Springs,FL
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented student with experience in tutoring, teaching, research, and hands-on STEM projects. Skilled in mentoring peers, managing multiple responsibilities, and communicating complex concepts clearly. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, analyze information, and support academic and project goals, with a proven record of leadership, initiative, and measurable results.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Club President and Founder
NexGen STEM
Davie, Florida
08.2025 - Current
- Founded and serve as president of NexGen STEM, linking students to mentorship, research, guest speakers, and internships. Directing a team of officers and 70 members in workshop organization and forged partnerships with faculty and firms to generate real-world opportunities for students.
Student Worker
Wellington Mart
Wellington, FL
09.2024 - Current
- As a Student Worker, I balanced part-time responsibilities with school, gaining experience as a cashier, stocking shelves, assisting customers, and arranging product pricing. This role strengthened my time management, communication, and organizational skills while maintaining strong academic performance.
Physics Tutor
Private Practice
Weston, FL
08.2024 - Current
- As a Physics Tutor, I worked with students from Cypress Bay in Physics 1 and Physics 2, simplifying complex concepts and guiding them through problem-solving strategies.
Student Teacher
Kumon Math & Reading Centre
Davie, Florida
12.2023 - 05.2024
- As a student teacher at Kumon, I guided students through math and reading lessons, graded assignments, and provided feedback. After my support, many students showed noticeable improvement in their test scores and overall ability to compute problems.
Education
Associate of Arts - Engineering
College Academy
Davie, FLSkills
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Active listening
- Multitasking
- Proficient in Microsoft Tools
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
English
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Basketball Team: Coach and Team Leader; currently an active team player at College Academy.
- Passion Project: I am working with a partner to build a hexacopter from scratch that can survey temperatures and pollution levels, while also launching a nonprofit to support environmental monitoring and raise awareness about climate issues.
Accomplishments
- Squirty Chicken Recipient: I earned 7th place in Geometry at the Mu Alpha Theta Florida State competition, receiving the “Squirty Chicken” award.
- Competition Math Tutor: Invited to tutor students in competitive mathematics at North Broward Preparatory School
- Founder & President, NexGen STEM
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Club President and Founder
NexGen STEM
08.2025 - Current
Student Worker
Wellington Mart
09.2024 - Current
Physics Tutor
Private Practice
08.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Kumon Math & Reading Centre
12.2023 - 05.2024
Associate of Arts - Engineering
College Academy
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