Kayra Naz Ustabasi
Summary
Motivated Private Tutor well-versed in helping students get better grades in any subject. Flexible, hardworking, and proactive professional with strengths in verbal and written communication as well as project and time management. Eager to assist both struggling and advanced students to improve understanding and academic performance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Academic Tutor
Schoolhouse.world
Toronto
02.2026 - Current
- Certified tutor in SAT exam preparation and AP Biology.
- Organizing and leading multiple exam preparation series.
- Selected as a pilot tutor for the Schoolhouse.world X CollegeBoard official SAT Boot Camp program collaboration.
- Designing lectures slides and providing resources for students.
- Collecting and providing feedback to improve the quality of sessions.
- Supporting 20+ students across the different aspects of STEM.
Social Media Manager
University of Toronto Tennis Club
Toronto
10.2025 - Current
- Published biweekly informative and humorous content to engage tennis enthusiasts and strengthen the clubs community presence.
- Brainstormed content ideas and organized video production days.
- Monitored social media trends and adapted content ideas accordingly.
- Increased user engagement, achieving 30K+ views and welcoming 250 new followers.
Student Contributor
Her Campus Media
Toronto
09.2025 - Current
- Wrote engaging, research based articles tailored to a university student audience.
- Pitched content ideas and met publication deadlines consistently.
- Adapted writing style to match brand voice and current scientific trends.
- Contributed to increased user engagement and platform visibility.
Observer
ABA Psychology
Istanbul
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Conducted literature reviews on academic anxiety on highly intelligent students.
- Provided weekly reports with detailed explanations of research pathways and experiment progress.
- Had weekly meetings with a mentor and made 10 minute presentations of the progress.
- Prepared and Published an Academic Journal titled “Sinav Kaygısı El Kitapçığı” that allows the user to do daily self check ins regarding their mood and mental health.
- Used various infographics to encourage the user to express their emotions in a comfortable manner.
Analyst
Istanbul University
Istanbul
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained accurate records of all data collected during analysis processes.
- Implemented strategies for automating organizational processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on projects related to analytics initiatives.
- Observed and recorded on DNA and RNA structure experiments.
- Provided weekly reports including analysis of the ongoing experiments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
University of Toronto
Toronto 09.2025 - 02.2026
Skills
- Research writing
- Literature reviews
- Academic publishing
- Data analysis
- STEM education
- Social media analytics
- Presentation skills
- Academic communication
Languages
Turkish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Russian
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Volunteer Academic Tutor
Schoolhouse.world
02.2026 - Current
Social Media Manager
University of Toronto Tennis Club
10.2025 - Current
Student Contributor
Her Campus Media
09.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
University of Toronto
09.2025 - 02.2026
Observer
ABA Psychology
08.2024 - 09.2024
Analyst
Istanbul University
09.2023 - 10.2023