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

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

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