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Langley, British Columbia, Canada

• Delivered the core program requirements in Computer Programming 11 & 12, Computer Studies 10, and Information and Communication Technologies 9 for students in high school following the BC Ministry of Education curriculum for Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies • Planned, created, and executed lesson plans that promote student engagement and growth in assigned subject area using constructivism as the foundation for learning• Fostered a safe classroom environment by working with students to build a trusting relationship with themselves and others through communication and collaboration • Modified assignments and lessons to fit the learning styles of various students• Support and collaborate with students in the Engineering Club

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

• Delivered the core program requirements in assigned subject area for students in elementary and high school following the BC Ministry of Education curriculum• Replaced a contract classroom teacher for the purpose of continuing the instructional program, maintaining discipline, and generally promoting the educational welfare of the students in elementary and high school• Followed regular teacher’s lesson plans in a way that ensures consistency and optimal learning, and that encourages students to participate• Modified teaching styles to fit the learning styles of various students

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Aided Postdocs with COVID-19 research and other experimental research by assisting in various lab techniques• Prepared buffer and bacterial culture plates for general lab techniques and other materials upon request• Carried out decontamination procedures, tagging, and disposal of bio-hazardous liquid chemical and glass waste• Performed DNA extraction and PCR for genotyping transgenic mice• Participated in UBC’s Green Lab sustainability project and challenge by recycling all possible materials in the lab

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Assisting the technician to set up and dismantle experiments• Ensures that adequate supplies of chemical reagents are on hand for each particular lab and in appropriate form for dispensing to or by the TA’s or students (i.e., pre-weighed, packaged, transferred to liquid dispenser, etc.)• Allocates and maintains inventory of glassware and equipment included in individual student kits and common equipment lockers• Prepares standards, solutions, reagents, chemicals and apparatus for pre-lab demonstrations given by Lab Instructor and TA’s• Neutralizes and/or disposes hazardous chemical waste and spills (e.g., acid, base, flammable liquid, and strong oxidizing agents)• Aides the technician with overseeing maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation valued at approximately $250,000, including 72 computers and 72 MicroLab interfaces. Instruments and associated responsibilities include: pH meters and electrodes, VisibleWavelengthSpectrophotometers, electrochemistry modules, MicroLab computer interfaces, computers and printers, microwave, analytical balances, top loading balances, melting point apparatus, aspirator pumps, and UV lamps

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

• Taught individualized programs to support students grades K-12 looking to improve their academic and study skills in English, Math, Science, Socials, and other subject areas• Interpreted, explained, and guided students to understanding and connecting with the materials• Taught a class of up to 9 students, ages 2-6, the Little Reader program which helps students develop reading, writing, and interpersonal skills

Delta, British Columbia, Canada

• Planned, implemented, and taught Science 8, Science 10, and Life Science 11 curriculum as well as adapting content for online learning • Explained and guided students to understanding and making connections with the content and applying it beyond the classroom environment by creating engaging activities and using real world examples• Fostered a safe and engaging environment for students to instill a sense of belonging • Aided in student council meetings and events

Master Of Education - Med, Educational/Instructional Technology

Bachelor Of Education - Bed, Secondary Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology, General

High School Diploma

Chemistry HL Physics SL Pyschology HL English HL Math SL Spanish ab initio Theory of Knowledge