BSc specialization 2nd year student in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, gives help with after school homework for grades 1 to 7 (specifically Math and English, but helps with everything)

Mwenya's Resume

MWENYA

CAREER OBJECTIVE: To secure a position as a Preschool/Elementary Tutor

PROFILE: Committed and hands on worker eager to learn where she can. Determined to do the job well with a positive mindset and attitude. Highly organized and excellent planner. Builds collaborative relationships that foster trust and lead to success.

KEY SKILLS
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Resourceful, flexible, punctual, dependable, dedicated and compassionate worker.
•Skilled in providing culturally competent customer service to a diverse population.
•Effective team member with demonstrated ability to interact well with people of all ages and backgrounds.
•Ability to carry out job responsibilities in situations of high pressure or crisis.


EDUCATION
*Currently a 2nd year student at the University of Alberta completing a specialization program. Courses taken so far include: Cell biology, Biological Diversity, Eukaryotic Cellular Biology, University Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Calculus for the Life Sciences, Intermediate French, Writing in the disciplines (Focused in Science) as well as Applied Statistics.

•High School
St Anne’s Diocesan College, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (Jan 2013- Nov 2017)

•BSc Specialization, Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada (Sept 2018- present)


EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

The University of Alberta Unitea Program: Student Host (April 2019 - Present )

•Promote student wellness by providing a safe environment for students to share their personal experiences and truth in a non-judgemental space.
•Participate in one-on-one conversations as well as group discussions weekly to talk about issues involving university students such as home sickness, peer pressure, sexual assault, abuse of drugs and alcohol, academic pressure.
•CHP (community helpers program) certified.
•Responsible to keep one-on-one sessions confidential.
•Coordinate with program managers and offer constructive feedback at weekly meetings.
•Collaborate with colleagues to initiate, maintain and host group discussions.

Kenilworth School: Elementary Tutor Edmonton, Alberta (Oct 2018 - Apr 2019)

•Tutored children struggling with both numeracy and literacy for one-hour sessions weekly.
•Collaborated with peers to continually evaluate teaching methods and better improve skills.
•Communicated with families and program managers.
•Coordinated with program manager for assessments of children requiring more supportive services.
•Managed personal needs by ensuring a constant, studious and positive environment.
•Participated in staff orientation
•Liaised with program manager to organize the structure of day-to-day activities.


VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

St Anne’s Education in Partnership Program (STEPP) KZN, South Africa (Jan 2015- October 2017)

•Taught grade 5 learners at underprivileged schools English.
•Supervised over 20 students volunteering in the partnership.
•Prepared weekly modules to teach the grade 5 learners as well as planned and hosted on and off school campus community service activities.
•Worked and communicated with individuals of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds on a daily basis.
•Prepared written reports as well as educated and updated the college about the progress being made and challenges involved in STEPP.
•Offered constructive feedback and contributed ideas at weekly meetings.

St Anne’s Diocesan College Environmental Program ( Jan 2015 - Oct 2017)

•Educated young children at underprivileged schools about the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling.
•Planted vegetable gardens at underprivileged schools and educated children about each person’s carbon footprint and our responsibility to take care of our surroundings.
•Collected and picked up litter thrown on the sides of roads and around local neighbourhoods.
•Organized and followed up on weekly rosters for recycling duties
•Recruited and engaged volunteers


References available upon request.