UBC M.Sc graduate and current university instructor that can tutor highschool and university biology courses in Vancouver (genetics, cell biology, anatomy and physiology, first year biology)

Michelle's Resume

Teaching experience:

Biology Laboratory Instructor, 2016 - present

• Delivered short lecture to brief students on background knowledge that are relevant to the lab day

• Covered topics including experimental design, animal diversity, plant structure, animal reproduction, cell biology, and molecular genetics.
• Evaluated and provided constructive feedback for assignments and lab activities

• Revised and developed lab exams and lab materials



Science One Mentor, UBC, 2015

• Provided support and academic advice to students enrolled in the intensive Science One program

• Helped first year undergraduate students transition into university life


Teaching Assistant for Fundamentals of Genetics course, UBC, 2015

• Led weekly tutorials for 15 second year students to enhance students’ understanding of lecture material



Guest lecturer, UBC, 2015

• Prepared lecture about research thesis to approximately 180 students in the first year introductory biology class at UBC

• Successfully demonstrated to students that current scientific research is built upon the foundational scientific knowledge gained in undergraduate studies
• Communicated novel research findings in an appropriate language for 1st year undergraduate level

• Student feedback indicated that the lecture was a refreshing method to connect classroom materials to current research on campus


Teaching Assistant for Genetics, Evolution and Ecology course, UBC, 2015

• Provided guidance for students during office hour, review sessions, and on discussion forums

• Assisted instructor with maintaining record of grades


Teaching Assistant for Laboratory Investigations in Life Science course, UBC, 2014

• Received letter of appreciation from Dean of Science for providing quality teaching at UBC

• Instructed students in a biological laboratory on the fundamentals of biological experiment design, lab safety, and proper lab equipment usage


Teaching Assistant for Plant Physiology and Development course, UBC, 2014

• Prepared and led tutorials to help students critically analyze data to answer research questions


Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Modern Biology course, UBC, 2013
• Provided guidance to students outside of class time, in office hours, and over discussion forum

• Graded student assignments and provided written feedback on homework and exams.


Education:
University of British Columbia M.Sc. Botany 2015
• BGSA Symposium first place oral presentation, 2013
• Frances Chave Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Botany, 2013

University of British Columbia B.Sc. biology 2013
• President’s Entrance Scholarship, 2009
• Dean’s honor list