Mercédès March
University Undergraduate Student
Baton Rouge,Louisiana
Summary
Personable and patient with solid understanding of academic subjects and effective communication techniques. Well-versed in developing personalized study plans and capable of simplifying complex concepts to enhance student understanding. Dedicated to fostering positive learning environment and helping students achieve academic success.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Student Tutor
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Student Tutor in Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Calculus I and Calculus II.
- Streamlined complex concepts, making challenging material more accessible for students.
- Conducted diagnostic assessments to pinpoint areas of weakness, allowing for targeted intervention designed to improve performance.
- Conducted in-person, online and instant tutor appointment options to accommodate student schedule.
Student Teacher [Geaux Teach]
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Continuously improved teaching practices through professional development opportunities, staying current with educational trends and research.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Utilized varied teaching techniques for different learning styles, ensuring all students had access to course material.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medicinal Chemistry
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70808 08.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Excel High School
Minnetonka, MN 55305 05.2020 - 06.2022
Skills
Logical Mathematical Analysis
Classroom management [Go Teach in semester 1-2]
Interactive learning [Go Teach in semester 1-2]
Student motivation
Peer mentoring
Lesson planning
Strong communication skills
Study strategies
Scientific inquiry
Sporting Achievements
- Regional and Provincial Softball Team from 2016 - 2023
- National U18 Softball team 2020-2021
- National Senior Softball team 2021-2023
- Played senior club softball for 1st team in the top South African League from the age of 13 [2016-2023]
- Best Player of the Year, Most "Runs Brough In" [RBI], Top Batter 2022/2023 season
Timeline
Student Tutor
Louisiana State University
08.2024 - 11.2024
Student Teacher [Geaux Teach]
Louisiana State University
09.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Medicinal Chemistry
Louisiana State University
08.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Excel High School
05.2020 - 06.2022