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Chemical graduate with 3 years of experience as a teacher's assistant and tutor
Methodology
I have tutored high school students and I was a Teacher's Assistant for General Chemistry as an undergraduate student. These experiences have allowed me to approach each student with an open mind so that I may connect with them and understand their confusions. Listening is the greatest lesson I have received from my experiences as a teacher/tutor.
Background
I have a B.S. in Chemistry, with a minor in Biology and a certificate of Green Chemistry. I have 2.5+ years of research experience at Grand Valley State University, Washington State University, and North Carolina State University. I have presented research at multiple American Chemical Society meetings, the International Green Chemistry Institute meeting, and a CUR Research Experience for Undergraduate's symposium in Washington, D.C.
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- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Physics - Chemistry
- Food chemistry
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Sophomore
- Junior
- Senior
- Advanced Technical Certificate
- College
- Adult Education
- MBA
Andrew's resume
EDUCATION Grand Valley State University Fall 2016 - April 2019
Degree: Bachelor’s of Science; Chemistry major, Biology minor, and Green Chemistry certificate
GPA: 3.6
Grand Rapids Community College Fall 2015 - Summer 2016
Degree: Associate’s of Science
GPA: 3.8
East Grand Rapids High School Fall 2011 - May 2015
GPA: 3.7; 4.2 (weighted) Degree: High School Diploma
EXPERIENCE North Carolina State University, Dr. Lucian Lucia’s Lab –– Summer 2019 – present
• Industrial Hemp research that is Industrially funded by Genoverde Biosciences
Grand Valley State University, Dr. Dalila Kovacs’ Lab Fall 2016 – Summer 2019
• Interdisciplinary willow biomass biorefinery between the Chemistry and Biology departments
Washington State University, Dr. Michael Wolcott’s Lab –– Summer 2018
• NSF-funded REU materials science research through the Center of Bioplastics and Biocomposites
• Created novel photocatalyzed oxygen-scavenging packaging materials from ethyl cellulose
Tutor at Grand Valley State University ––– Fall 2017 ¬– Summer 2019
• Teacher’s Assistant for a 24-student discussion section of Introductory Chemistry
• College Reading & Learning Association certified tutor of General (1&2) and Organic (1&2) Chemistries
Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market Dairy Associate ––– Summer 2016
• Independently managed the dairy department in 8 hour shifts
TECHNIQUES GC-MS, UV-Vis, FTIR, HPLC, H1 NMR, Bomb Calorimeter, Lyophilizer, Solvent matrix casting,
Muffle Furnace and Oven, Soxhlet Extraction, Steam Distillation, hormonal tissue culturing
ACCOLADES
GVSU Honor’s college Fall 2016 – April 2019
GRCC Honor’s college Fall 2015 – April 2019
ACS Division of Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry April 2019
GVSU Sustainability Award April 2019
Dean’s List Fall 2015/2016/2019, Winter 2019
Great Finish Grand Scholarship Fall 2018
NSF Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites REU Summer 2018
President’s List Winter 2016
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
Oral presentation at the 23rd ACS Green Chemistry and Engineering conference June 2019 Oral presentation at the 23rd GVSU Student Scholar’s Day April 2019
Poster presentation at the 2nd Michigan Forest Bioeconomy conference February 2019
Poster presentation at the Center for Undergraduate Research REU symposium October 2018
Poster presentation at the Washington State University Summer research symposium August 2018
Poster presentation at the 22nd ACS Green Chemistry and Engineering conference June 2018
Poster presentation at the 22nd GVSU Student Scholar’s Day April 2018
Guest research lecturer for a 100-level chemistry class October 2017
SERVICE
Science Olympiad competition March 2019
“Fall in love with STEM” Valentine’s day elementary student out-reach February 2019
“Chemistry at the mall” demonstration during ACS national chemistry week October 2018
Green Wagon Organic Farm field volunteer Summer 2016
Michigan Youth Leadership (MYLead) camp counselor Summer 2014
“Safety Town” camp counselor for teaching 4-8 year old children Summer 2013
The 2 reviews on Andrew
2 recommendations
Andrew was my tutor for my organic chemistry class. He did a great job at helping me understand and learn tough concepts. He encouraged collaboration and I was able to learn from my peers. He did a fantastic job at explaining concepts in many different ways, as well as showing visuals.
Andrew tutored me in my Chemistry class. Before he worked with me I was failing and I ended up getting an A with his help. I really recommend his teaching style, it is comprehensive and easy to understand.
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