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Pearl Islam

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

Motivated and adaptable Chemical Engineering student with experience working with children in educational and camp settings. Skilled in leadership, communication, and activity planning, with a strong focus on creating safe, engaging, and inclusive environments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Stopping Mechanism Designer

UBC Chem-E-Car
Vancouver, BC
09.2025 - Current
  • Designed and implemented a chemical based stopping mechanism for a fully autonomous vehicle
  • Authored a complete Statement of Purpose (SOP) detailing the scientific rationale, experimental design, safety considerations, reviewed and approved by a faculty advisor prior to experimentation

Residence Advisor

UBC Student Housing
Vancouver, BC
08.2025 - Current
  • Conducted thrice-weekly night shifts to oversee residential operations and monitor duty rounds.
  • Trained and equipped to respond to emergencies, including 911 calls and first aid administration

TLEF Education Designer

UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering
Vancouver, BC
05.2025 - Current
  • Designed lesson plans and lab experiments for high school students to facilitate cross-cultural learning
  • Recorded and edited instructional lightboard lectures to produce digital learning content

Course Facilitator

UBC Engineering
Vancouver, BC
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Facilitated learning and engagement by hosting office hours for a class of 140 high school students
  • Graded student papers and provided comprehensive feedback
  • Hosted faculty panels to provide resources to incoming university students with academic resources

Pre-school Teacher

SAWAB Foundation
Dhaka, Bangladesh
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Planned and delivered engaging lessons for a preschool class of 30 students, fostering inclusive learning environment
  • Monitored student progress and supported individual development through feedback and interactive lessons

Education

Chemical Engineering

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
05-2028

Skills

  • Leadership & Teamwork
  • Child Supervision & Engagement
  • Activity Planning & Facilitation
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem-Solving & Adaptability
  • Safety Awareness & First Aid
  • Event Planning & Organization
  • Technical & Analytical Skills (Python, Excel)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Limited Working
Bengali
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Stopping Mechanism Designer

UBC Chem-E-Car
09.2025 - Current

Residence Advisor

UBC Student Housing
08.2025 - Current

Course Facilitator

UBC Engineering
07.2025 - 08.2025

TLEF Education Designer

UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering
05.2025 - Current

Pre-school Teacher

SAWAB Foundation
07.2024 - 08.2024

Chemical Engineering

University of British Columbia
Pearl Islam