Assignment 4:2 was to create an application package to a position of interest. I chose a Local Coordinator position at the Kelowna YMCA working with high school students from Quebec in a six-week long work exchange. Below are the hyperlinks to each part of the application package, and at the bottom a complied version.
301 Jenny Zhu – Job Posting
301 Jenny Zhu – Cover Letter
301 Jenny Zhu – Resume
301 Jenny Zhu – Reference Requests
Lesson 4:1 Application Package
JENNY ZHU
6016 Larch Street | Vancouver, BC V6M 4E4
604.717.0407 | jennyszhu@gmail.com
Education
University of British Columbia — BSc. Biology, Science Co-op
September 2015 – May 2020
WORK EXPERIENCE
Geering Up, Vancouver, BC— General Instructor, Curriculum Instructor (Co-op), Teacher Pro-D Instructor
September 2019 – Present (General Instructor, Curriculum Instructor)
- Planning and leading full-day professional development teacher and teacher candidate workshops with up to 120 participants, that incorporate hands-on STEM design challenges and activities
- Designing and revising curriculum for high school workshops for Geering Up instructors centered around Biology and Chemistry
April 2019 – August 2019 (General Instructor, Curriculum Instructor)
- Taught workshops for elementary students (grades K – 7) on STEM topics closely tied to the BC Curriculum, such as electricity, circuits, simple coding, human biology, Computer Aided Design and 3-D printing
- Led and planned high school, camps including Sustainability in Engineering, Biomedical, and Overnight camps
- Ordered materials for 120 campers
Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology, Vancouver BC — Canvas Technology Rover (Co-op)
May 2018 – December 2019
- Worked under the Faculty of Education at Education Technology Support as appointed by CTLT to help with the migration from the Connect learning platform to Canvas
- Assisted with reviewing and redesigning courses migrated to Canvas, ensuring content was migrated over successfully, appropriate layout and content, and resolving issues that arise
- Provided Tier 1 support to faculty members in their departments by gathering information, analyzing systems, and providing resolutions
Science World at TELUS World of Science, Vancouver, BC — Science Facilitator (Co-op)
January 2018- May 2018
- Positively influenced visitor’s attitudes towards science, technology, and creative thinking by explaining exhibits and instructing curriculum-based workshops
- Provided customers with friendly, responsive service, including hosting OMNIMAX Theatre presentations
- Created workshop curricula in English and in French and writing detailed instructions for workshop presenters
Starbucks, Vancouver, BC — Barista
July 2016 – December 2017
- Provided exceptional customer service by ensuring satisfaction and resolving any problems with patience and care
- Adapted to high pressure by keeping the store organized and adjusting to any needs that arose in a timely manner
- Closely followed instructions and successfully completed new tasks, and trained other baristas periodically
CBC/Radio Canada, Vancouver, BC— Co-Host
January – March 2015
- Conducted, compiled, and edited interviews for a show segment
- Co-hosted a 1-hour live show that involved 5 high school students
Volunteer Experience
UBC Faculty of Science, Vancouver, BC — Orientation Leader
March 2016 – December 2016
- Welcomed a group of 6 students entering university by guiding a campus tour and answering questions about university
- Supported these students through their first day of classes, midterm exams, and final exams by providing advice, encouragement, and academic aid
Let’s Talk Science, Vancouver, BC — Workshop presenter
December 2015 – December 2017
- Communicated and presented biology, chemistry, and physics concepts to high school students by engaging them through hands-on activities
- Planned educational activities for students about Biology, Physics, and Chemistry
- As part of the Teacher Partnership program, collaborated with a grade 8 class at King David School to teach hands-on activities that align to the BC Curriculum
Personal
UBC Red Cross Co-President
April 2018 – April 2019
UBC Red Cross Community Outreach Co-director
September 2017 – April 2018
Simard Lab for Ecological Research Volunteer
March – August 2017
UBC Right to Play First Year Outreach Coordinator
September 2015 – April 2016