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Shakira L.

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Master's level student at the University of Guelph, with 1 year of teaching undergraduate biology students

Tutor Information

About

For one academic year, I was a teaching assistant/lab instructor for biology undergraduate students, during which I co-instructed students in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics and botany labs. I also tutored students in biological evolution. Assisting students with their labs and providing helpful feedback resulted in exceptional improvement in grades along with confidence in their lab skills, and a deeper appreciation for biology. I have an excellent grasp of the english language. I am currently a volunteer writer at Global Voices, an international community of writers and bloggers that reports on news widely shared on citizen media.

Location

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Language

English

Timezone

America/New_York

Levels

Elementary
Middle School
High School
College/University

Education

University of Guelph

2019 - 2020
Master's degree (MES), Environmental Sciences
Summary of relevant courses: Plant and Environmental Health Forest Ecosystems Principles of Toxicology Environmental Remediation Science and Policy

University of the West Indies

2015 - 2018
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Environmental Biology, First Class Honours
Summary of relevant courses: Cell Biology Molecular Biology and Genetics Zoology Botany Freshwater Biology Marine Biology Tropical Forest Ecology Research Skills Biometrics

Work Experience

Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario

November 2020 - March 2021
Research Intern

Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust

June 2019 - August 2019
Biology Research Assistant
 Set up square research plots for study comparing growth parameters of selected endemic plant species  Drafted a report for invasive plants management framework for the national park  Coordinated data gathering activities aimed at establishing a co management framework between state agencies and local communities, for the control of invasive plant species within the BJMNP  Co drafted report for development of a volunteer corps programme aimed at attracting and mobilizing volunteers to assist with forest conservation and park maintenance

University of the West Indies

September 2018 - May 2019
Teaching Assistant/Lab Instructor
 Co instructed undergraduate biology labs i) Cell Biology and ii) Molecular Biology and Genetics iii) Introductory plant biology and iv) Introductory zoology for one academic year  Assisted students with experimental procedures aimed at identifying autotrophic protists and plants and their key features  Graded lab assignments and offered feedback to students which resulted in the gradual improvement of their lab skills and performance throughout the academic year