Dedicated Lab Assistant/Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Collaborative and flexible. Happy to assist in clerical, chemical, and teaching roles as needed.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
University of Hawaii
08.2022 - 12.2023
General Chemistry lab-Chem 161, Chem 162
Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
Led lectures on college-level chemistry content in a fun, engaging way.
Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
Lab Assistant
University Of San Francisco
08.2020 - 05.2022
Prepared specimens/chemicals for experiments/analysis
Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
Taught new lab assistants how to perform different chemical syntheses in a safe and efficient manner.
Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
Education
M.S of Science in Chemistry -
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
08.2022
Bachelor's in Chemistry -
University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Chicago, IL
05.2019
Skills
Synthesized and properly stored chemical compounds
Regularly monitored students and taught in-training lab technicians on proper safety and handling principles
Organized and maintained lab stockroom
Fast and flexible learner
Publications
Choi, S., San Juan, J. A., Heffern, M. C., Stevenson, M. J., Quantifying the Binding Interactions Between Cu(II) and Peptide Residues in the Presence and Absence of Chromophores, J. Vis. Exp. (182), e63668, 2022
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