Kevin Gonzalez
2329 West Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
(604)-441-****– kevingonzalez224@gmail.com
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Objective
Develop strong study skills in high school students for a potential career in teaching.
Education
University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, BC (2013-Present)
Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) in Biology, Year 5
Employment
Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation, Vancouver, BC (2016-Present)
Plan, conduct, and discuss experiments and results for ongoing research projects. Taught new co-op students lab techniques used at the company.
Private Tutor, Vancouver, BC (2012-2016)
Worked with students to develop academic confidence and strong study habits. Guided students in how to approach and solve word problems in middle school, 10th, and 12th grade mathematics.
Peer Tutor, Vancouver College, Vancouver, BC (2013)
Worked with students to improve performance in Spanish 11. Identified students’ goals and developed a comfortable learning environment. Reported students’ performance back to the teacher to plan out future sessions.
Teaching Assistant, Vancouver Montessori School, Vancouver, BC (2008-2013)
Taught lessons to groups of children from grades 4-7 with enthusiasm and clarity. Assisted in marking students’ work in mathematics and reading comprehension. Guided students in research projects through proof reading and constructive criticism.
Personal
Awards
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Experience Award (2), 2017.
High School Excellence Awards in Grade 12 Mathematics and Spanish, 2013.
Activities
UBC Senior Orientation Leader – effectively build and support an engaged community of student leaders with the aim of building a respectful and inclusive community (1 year)
UBC Science Undergraduate Society Human Resources Coordinator (2 years).
References
Available upon request.