AFRA THEKKE KUDUKKIL
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented chemist with Canadian experience as an analyst and educator. Skilled in various analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, MP-AES, UV, IR, and TLC. Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Holding a Master's degree in Chemistry from National Institute of Technology and Post Graduate Diploma in Chemical Laboratory Analysis (with Batch Topper Award)
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemical Analyst
Bureau Veritas
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Gravimetric Analysis of: Total and volatile suspended solids in water, Total dissolved solids in water, Total and volatile solids in water and soil, Settleable solids in water
- Determination of density and volume
- Calibration and Verification of Analytical Balances and Ovens
- Review LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) summary reports to plan and organize daily work
- Prioritize jobs according to Rush and client-specific deadlines
- Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements
- Follow the SOP and adhere to the Bureau Veritas Group Code of Ethics policy
- Identify and report any non-conformances or deviations to supervisor
- Contract Full Time (after 1 Year of Course)
Chemistry Tutor
Proton Tutoring Centre
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitating instruction in Chemistry tailored to the Ontario Curriculum for students in Year 11 and Year 12
- Helping students to complete assignments, quizzes and correct weaknesses
- Using personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles
- Enabling underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities
IGCSE, A Level Chemistry Teacher
Geometric Learning Center
09.2019 - 03.2023
- Offline Teaching and Conducted online classes during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Monitored their progress in their studies and assigned task
- Provided study materials and conducted mock tests
- Recorded each & every class activity in Google sheet
- Meetings with parents to update them about student's progress
College Guest Lecturer and Lab Assistant
Government College
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Courses taught for bachelor students: General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Applied chemistry
- Substituted for faculty members who are away on conferences and seminars
- Assisted lab experiments, prepared chemical solutions, set-up laboratory experiments and monitored laboratory
- Performed demonstrations in laboratory and conducted internal exams
- Collaborated with professor to grade student lab reports
Education
Post Graduation Diploma -
Chemical Laboratory Analysis
Toronto, ON12.2024
Master of Science - Chemistry
National Institute of Technology
Kerala,India05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Calicut
Kerala,India04.2015
Skills
- IR - spectroscopy
- UV - VIS spectroscopy
- Microsoft Office
- PH & conductivity measurement
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Teaching
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
- Laboratory Experience
- Gas Chromatography
- Laboratory information management systems
- Good Laboratory Practice
- Thin Layer Chromatography
- Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (MP-AES)
- Reagent and solution preparation
- Titration and gravimetric analysis
- Standard operating procedure
Certification
- WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System), JAN/2023, Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of workplace safety protocols, hazardous materials handling, and effective communication of related information.
- Lean Six Sigma Foundations, OCT/2024, Lean Six Sigma Foundation certificate demonstrates knowledge of the Lean Six Sigma methodology, focusing on process improvement, waste reduction, and quality enhancement.
- Six Sigma - Yellow Belt Nov 2024
- Occupational Safety and Health, JUNE/2024
- WES Verified International Academic Qualifications, MARCH/2023, Evaluates foreign educational credentials to determine their equivalency to Canadian standards.
- National Eligibility Test of India (NET), MAY/2018, Qualification required to lecture in colleges in India.
- Graduate Aptitude Test Engineering in Chemistry (GATE 2018), GATE exam is a competitive test for admission to postgraduate programs in science and engineering, including chemistry.
Languages
Affiliations
- WORLD EDUCATION SERVICE
Timeline
Chemical Analyst
Bureau Veritas
01.2024 - 04.2024
Chemistry Tutor
Proton Tutoring Centre
08.2023 - Current
IGCSE, A Level Chemistry Teacher
Geometric Learning Center
09.2019 - 03.2023
College Guest Lecturer and Lab Assistant
Government College
09.2018 - 03.2019
- WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System), JAN/2023, Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of workplace safety protocols, hazardous materials handling, and effective communication of related information.
- Lean Six Sigma Foundations, OCT/2024, Lean Six Sigma Foundation certificate demonstrates knowledge of the Lean Six Sigma methodology, focusing on process improvement, waste reduction, and quality enhancement.
- Six Sigma - Yellow Belt Nov 2024
- Occupational Safety and Health, JUNE/2024
- WES Verified International Academic Qualifications, MARCH/2023, Evaluates foreign educational credentials to determine their equivalency to Canadian standards.
- National Eligibility Test of India (NET), MAY/2018, Qualification required to lecture in colleges in India.
- Graduate Aptitude Test Engineering in Chemistry (GATE 2018), GATE exam is a competitive test for admission to postgraduate programs in science and engineering, including chemistry.
Post Graduation Diploma -
Chemical Laboratory Analysis
Master of Science - Chemistry
National Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Calicut
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