Alexa Pollard

Experience

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  Self-employed

  Sept 2021 - Jun 2023

  High School Tutor

  • Held weekly sessions to go over homework questions and help prepare for unit tests.• Primarily tutored grade 10 and 11 academic math, and briefly tutored grade 10 academic science

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  City of Woodstock, Ontario

  Jun 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Organized and led various swim lessons, both independently and within a team environment.• Ensured the safety of all patrons by adhering to the safety protocol of the Canadian Lifesaving Society and city rules. • Evaluated skills and provided feedback via report cards. • Managed swim competitions by ensuring proper staffing, the completion and submission of all necessary forms before, during, and after the competition, and the adherence of competition rules by all participants. • Responsible for daily totals, opening and closing cash, and greeting patrons within a team environment.• Ensured the safety of all patrons by adhering to the safety protocol of the Canadian Lifesaving Society and city rules.• Kept the park and surrounding area safe and presentable to the public.

  • Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

    Sept 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Wading Pool Attendant/Lifeguard

    Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
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  University of Waterloo

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Research Assistant

  • Collaborated on 3 studies analyzing factors affecting recombinant protein production in insect cells, including experimental design, data analysis using Excel and R, and presentation. Co-authored a report containing 10+ generated plots, which will contribute to a forthcoming paper.• Led 2 data analysis projects using Python, Excel, and R, to analyze population fluorescence profiles for classifying gene effects on foreign protein production. Authored an abstract for CSChE 2024 and began a scientific paper from the findings.• Conducted a 3-month independent study on the degradation of virus-like particles (VLPs) using a flow cytometer to verify previous lab findings. • Ensured sterile practices and adherence to Level 2 biosafety standards in the lab. Show less