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Maya Kamla Vira

Chicago,IL

Summary

Highly motivated teacher with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

School History:

  • Graduated from middle school at Ogden International in 2015.
  • Graduated from high school at the Lycée Français de Chicago in 2019.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Teaching Assistant

University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, ILLINOIS
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • As a laboratory assistant, my responsibilities consisted of providing original slides, a 15-minute lecture, and instructing students in the lab. Additionally, I held my own office hours to assist students with class material and studies.

Part-time (50% Teaching Assistantship)

Teaching Assistant

University of Illinois at Chicago
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Graded assignments, such as homework, quizzes, and midterm and final exams. In addition to grading, I gave comments on the individual questions, as needed. I also addressed re-grade requests in a timely manner.

Part-time (25% Teaching Assistantship)

Teaching Assistant

Circle Academy at Cunningham Children's Home
Urbana, IL
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Worked with elementary students with behavioral and educational issues and helped children develop coping skills and regulate their emotions before an outburst.

Full-Time

Science Undergrad Laboratory Internship

Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, IL
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked with Dr. Amy Bender on investigating the atmospheric effects on the South Pole Telescope. Made maps to measure the atmospheric fluctuations in summer fields, as seen by SPT-3G over time. Wrote a paper and presented a poster.

Full-Time

Education

M.D. - Science Education

University of Illinois
Chicago, IL
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Astronomy, Physics

University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign
05.2023

Skills

  • Data analysis and experimental design
  • Curriculum development and inquiry-based learning
  • Team collaboration and organizational skills
  • Effective communication and scientific writing
  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Student progress monitoring and tutoring
  • Understanding diverse learners

Timeline

Laboratory Teaching Assistant

University of Illinois at Chicago
01.2025 - 05.2025

Teaching Assistant

University of Illinois at Chicago
08.2024 - 12.2024

Teaching Assistant

Circle Academy at Cunningham Children's Home
07.2023 - 04.2024

Science Undergrad Laboratory Internship

Argonne National Laboratory
05.2022 - 08.2022

M.D. - Science Education

University of Illinois

Bachelor of Science - Astronomy, Physics

University of Illinois
Maya Kamla Vira
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