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Education
Skills
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Cellos, Piano, Hiking
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Na-Kum Lee

Occoquan

Summary

Driven Virginia Tech Student with experiences in student engagement and peer collaboration, honed across roles like General Chemistry I Lecture Assistant and FLEX Mentor. Excelled in creating impactful learning environments and fostering community service, demonstrating exceptional teaching techniques and interpersonal skills. Achieved significant contributions to student success and community well-being without exceeding a 30-hour commitment per semester.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

General Chemistry I Lecture Assistant

Virginia Tech Chemistry Department
08.2024 - Current
  • Serve as Lecture Assistant for one of the largest General Chemistry classes at Virginia Tech, attending all lectures and supporting instructional activities.
  • Facilitate student learning by circulating in the classroom to answer questions and promote engagement with course material.
  • Assist with iClicker questions and support diverse teaching approaches alongside the professor.
  • Hold weekly office hours to provide additional support to students, enhancing their understanding of complex concepts.
  • Develop pedagogical skills and strengthen knowledge of general chemistry, preparing for future academic and professional pursuits.

Omega Phi Alpha Service Sorority Active Member

Virginia Tech
08.2023 - Current
  • Active member of Omega Phi Alpha National Service Sorority since Fall 2023, contributing over 30 service hours per semester.
  • Serve as Potential New Members (PNM) Vice President, organizing and coordinating service events for PNMs across campus.
  • Engaged in weekly chapter meetings, fostering leadership, service, and sisterhood within the university and surrounding communities.
  • Collaborated with local organizations to participate in ongoing service initiatives, positively impacting the community.
  • Promoted Omega Phi Alpha's principles of friendship, leadership, and service through campus involvement and outreach.

FLEX Mentor

Virginia Tech NSFP
08.2022 - Current
  • Mentored first-year and transfer students through the year-long FLEX Leadership Development Program at Virginia Tech.
  • Facilitated weekly meetings to foster leadership skills, self-awareness, and community involvement among mentees.
  • Supported students in exploring Virginia Tech's opportunities and communities, helping them navigate their first year.
  • Fostered close, family-like relationships between participants, mentors, and faculty through structured events and activities.
  • Attended biweekly mentor meetings to discuss mentee progress and enhance mentorship strategies.

Korean American Student Association (KASA) Officer

Virginia Tech
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Served as Service Chair for KASA, organizing service events to connect the organization with the local community and advance KASA’s philanthropic efforts.
  • Led KASA’s involvement in Relay for Life as team captain, coordinating activities and prizes to raise cancer awareness and foster community engagement.
  • Organized a successful canned food donation drive for Thanksgiving, raising over $300 in donations for local shelters.
  • Promoted and supported KASA’s philanthropy, the Oak Tree Project, by actively engaging members in community service initiatives.

Alternative Spring Break (ASB)

Catholic Campus Ministry At Virginia Tech
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Participated in service trips during spring breaks to Louisa, KY (freshman year) and Louisville, KY (sophomore year) through Virginia Tech’s Catholic Campus Ministry.
  • Assisted in building insulation and cleaning homes in impoverished areas of Louisa, Kentucky, working with a local Catholic non-profit.
  • Collaborated with a Catholic charity in Louisville to support Haitian and Cuban refugees, helping them settle into new homes by sorting donations and teaching English in ESOL classes.
  • Delivered items to Goodwill and provided hands-on support for refugee families transitioning to life in the U.S.
  • Gained valuable experience in community service, cultural exchange, and teamwork while strengthening faith and leadership skills.

Deet's Place Employee

Virginia Tech Dining Services
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Worked two closing shifts per week at Deet's Place café, consistently delivering excellent customer service while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.
  • Frequently covered additional shifts, demonstrating flexibility and reliability.
  • Improved time management by balancing schoolwork, personal responsibilities, and work shifts, ensuring academic and professional commitments were met.
  • Greeted and assisted customers, ensuring a positive dining experience.
  • Prepared food items such as paninis while adhering to safety and hygiene regulations.
  • Maintained a clean environment by performing tasks such as taking out the trash, sweeping, mopping, and organizing the café.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
05.2027

High School Diploma -

South County High School
Lorton, VA
06.2022

Skills

  • Peer Collaboration
  • Student Engagement
  • Teaching techniques
  • Research abilities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Relationship Building
  • Team building
  • Lesson Planning
  • Task Prioritization
  • Self Motivation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Adaptability
  • Tutoring and mentoring

Accomplishments

    SCHS Orchestra Booster Club Scholarship 2022 recepient

    Senior Class of 2022 Math Department Award

    National Orchestra Award

    AP Scholar Award

    Orchestra Senior Soloist

    Tri M Music Honor Society Vice President

    Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society Officer

Cellos, Piano, Hiking

Enjoy spending leisure time with musical talents and physical outdoor and recreational activities

Languages

Korean
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

General Chemistry I Lecture Assistant

Virginia Tech Chemistry Department
08.2024 - Current

Korean American Student Association (KASA) Officer

Virginia Tech
10.2023 - 05.2024

Omega Phi Alpha Service Sorority Active Member

Virginia Tech
08.2023 - Current

Alternative Spring Break (ASB)

Catholic Campus Ministry At Virginia Tech
03.2023 - 03.2024

FLEX Mentor

Virginia Tech NSFP
08.2022 - Current

Deet's Place Employee

Virginia Tech Dining Services
08.2022 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Virginia Tech

High School Diploma -

South County High School

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