Ammar Zavahir

Experience

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  Westside Tutors

  May 2022 - Jul 2022

  K-12 Mathematics and Sciences Tutor

  Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions in elementary to high school sciences(biology, chemistry, physics) and mathematics(algebra, geometry, statistics, pre-calculus, and calculus) to a total of 20 academically disadvantaged students, which helped improve test scores from a C- to a B+ on average.Helped each student build strong study habits and use effective learning strategies.Coached students through challenging material with positive reinforcement and encouragement.Targeted my teaching towards the reconsolidation of basic concepts and ideas which helped the students’ better grasp and understand more advanced course material. Show less

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  The University of British Columbia

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  > Developing a large bank of questions towards the goal of implementing a mastery of learning approach in the engineering mechanics course (Dynamics -APSC181).> Formulated about 30+ unique APSC 181 questions for tutorials, assignments, midterms revolving around engineering applications and deployed scripts to convert the questions from various formats (Word, LaTeX)to Markdown and Python.> Used an inverse kinematics-based question creation framework by algebraically working backwards from the desired output conforming to real-world values to the suitable input parameter range for randomization. This eliminates extraneous randomly generated values.> Maintaining and documenting code as well as tracking project issues on GitHub using the Issue Tracker, Milestones, and Discussions. Show less Provided individual and/or group assistance to students in the review of course material and preparation for tests and examinations for first year APSC, MATH, and PHYS courses.Used questioning techniques to challenge student thinking and develop students’ problem solving and logical reasoning abilities.Identified and used appropriate textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.Helped students develop their skills in time management, procrastination, motivation, exam preparation, reading textbooks, and note taking. Show less Designed Jupyter Notebooks employing the use of Python and Markdown to create digital read + write laboratory manuals for the PHYS 121/122 course with the aim of educating students on use of automation in modern data collection/analytical methods.Assisted in the design and integration of original laboratory experiments into the PHYS 121/122 course curricula and conducted tests to verify hypotheses and characterize safety risks and equipment operability.Fabricated and assembled apparatus parts/components such as substitute wooden lab jacks, structuralsupport guides, and capillary tubing to create reproducible copies of lab experiments.Modeled and 3D-printed experiment equipment such as variable magnet spacers using SOLIDWORKS. Show less

  • Undergraduate Academic Assistant (Junior Developer)

    May 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Subject Tutor-Student Learning Hub(SLH)

    Sept 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (UTA)

    Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Undergraduate Academic Assistant (Physics Assistant)

    Jun 2022 - Sept 2022
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  UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach

  Jun 2022 - Sept 2022

  Before Care/After Care Instructor

  Responsible for overseeing and taking care of students aged 8-13 before and after participation in STEM summer camps.Conducted fun and engaging micro-events/activities such as STEM trivia, Origami workshops, board games to create and inclusive and sublime atmosphere.Assisted with auxiliary administrative and logistical day-to-day tasks in support of preparation of workshops when required.