Shawn Sasser

Experience

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  St. Petersburg College

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2012

  Math/Chemistry/Physics Tutor

  • Rehabilitated students’ aptitude for STEM related subjects by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions and organizing math, physics, and chemistry workshops.• Developed the ability to convey complex concepts in a rudimentary fashion by adapting delivery methods for pupils with various skill levels.• Received Learning Resources Scholarship for leading the tutoring staff in positive reviews from students.

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  Tutors Alliance

  Sept 2012 - May 2013

  Math Tutor

  • Strengthened students’ mathematical skills in courses ranging from elementary math to calculus I.• Managed all tutoring sessions in the Tampa Bay region.• Interviewed and evaluated prospective math tutor candidates to expand the Tutors' Alliance team.

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  University of South Florida

  May 2014 - Aug 2016

  Graduate Research Assistant

  • Conducted research and managed projects focused on solving real-world issues combining multiple fields of study.• Presented over 80 progress reports for weekly group meetings where we discussed progress of individual and group projects.• Mentored three undergraduate and two graduate colleagues to ensure they were competent on how to work safely in lab and properly use over ten lab instruments.• Developed reputation for being knowledgeable on a broad range of subject matter and was sought after by my peers for technical advice.• Maintained and upgraded over 10 laboratory instruments & tools through combination of implementing fabrication & design projects, performing calibration procedures, and preparing purchase order requests for more than 140 components.• Facilitated overall productivity of research team by organizing lab equipment storage and sharing inventory spreadsheet of parts, tools, and equipment with lab group members.• Personally selected by previous professors to be teaching assistant for undergraduate courses: Engineering Thermodynamics and Contemporary Issues in STEM Education Show less

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  In Transition

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Seeking Launch System & Propulsion System Engineering Opportunities
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  United States Air Force

  Dec 2016 - now

  Engineer