Zaharoula Gambrelis

Enthusiastic and innovative education professional with over three years of experience working with students of all ages and subjects, with a specialty in math and the sciences. A breadth of academic knowledge, understand of various teaching techniques, strong soft-skills and a commitment to adaptability have allowed the students I work with to see academic gains and nurture confidence as learners.

• McMaster Welcome Week Resident Orientation Representative, McMaster Housing & Conference Services, Hamilton, ON, 08/2017, 04/2020, Worked in a team of 20 peers to plan and facilitate events and activities for incoming first-year students living in residence at McMaster University to better integrate them into university life and within their residence community., Foster strong bonds with first-year students to act as a peer-support and mentor to facilitate personal and academic growth throughout the school year.
• Leadership Developer: McMaster Horizons Leadership Conference, McMaster Student Union, Hamilton, ON, 07/2018, 07/2019, Worked in a team of 3 peers to effectively lead programming focused on leadership and peer bonding in a three-day conference for groups of incoming first-year McMaster University students., Used anti-oppressive practices, peer support and conflict resolutions to create an inclusive environment to ensure the safety and comfort of all conference goers.
• Safe(r) Space Volunteer: MSU Women and Gender Equality Network, McMaster Student Union, Hamilton, ON, 09/2018, 04/2020, Spent 3+ hours a week facilitating an inclusive and safe space welcoming students of all gender identities to access through initiatives such as pronoun introductions and gender-affirmative practices., Utilized practices and skills gained in relevant training to provide one-on-one peer support to students looking for guidance and aid in experiences related to their gender and gender identity.