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Lu Zhang

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Lu Zhang, a recent B.Sc. graduate in Genome Biology from the University of Toronto with minors in Environmental Chemistry and Chemistry, offers strong laboratory skills and research experience. She has taught university-level biology and chemistry, contributed to pharmaceutical engineering projects, and provided technical support at UofT. Fluent in Mandarin and English, she combines scientific expertise with strong communication and teaching abilities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Biology & Chemistry Tutor

Easy Education
01.2022 - Current
  • Taught over 10 biology and chemistry courses to university students;
  • Designed personalized lesson plans and practice materials based on students’ learning styles;
  • Improved student performance through regular feedback, test preparation and concept reviews;
  • Help students strengthen foundational knowledge and develop scientific thinking;

Class Ambassador

Learning Space Management (UofT)
05.2022 - 03.2024
  • Provide real-time technical support to instructors, tailored to individual teaching styles;
  • Manage teaching space logistics and responded to instructors’ specific delivery method needs;
  • Collaborated with staff to optimize classroom environments for both instructors and students;

Teaching Assistant

Global Education & Technology Co., Ltd
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Taught English reading and speaking skills to students of varying ages and levels;
  • Developed practice ELST exams and guided students through test simulations;
  • Provided detailed feedback on ELST performance and strategies for improvement;

Education

Bachelor of Science - Genome Biology Major, Environmental Chemistry & Chemistry Minors

University of Toronto St George Campus
Toronto, ON
06.2024

Skills

  • Language: Chinese (Mandarin), English, French
  • Technical: Microsoft Office suite WebMO Python Data analysis & visualization software
  • Scientific: Build geometries of molecules on WebMO
  • Proficient in laboratory techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry; DNA isolation, PCR, gel electrophoresis, Microscopy, Histology, and Western blotting
  • Experience with statistical analysis software and data visualization tools
  • Experience presenting research findings at scientific conferences
  • Experience in dissection
  • Certification of BLS(Basic Life Support), CPR, HCF and WHMIS
  • Patience and empathy
  • Collaborative learning
  • Laboratory skills
  • Teaching strategies

Languages

French
Elementary
English
Full Professional

Certification

  • Licensed BLS, CPR, HCF, WHMIS

Timeline

Class Ambassador

Learning Space Management (UofT)
05.2022 - 03.2024

Biology & Chemistry Tutor

Easy Education
01.2022 - Current

Teaching Assistant

Global Education & Technology Co., Ltd
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Genome Biology Major, Environmental Chemistry & Chemistry Minors

University of Toronto St George Campus
Lu Zhang