Hello,
My name is Joseph, and I’m a highly motivated College Senior looking to continue my education in the field of Biomedical Engineering through graduate school.
I’m currently in my 4th year of Engineering studies at Hofstra University, graduating with a degree in Engineering science with a concentration in Electrical Engineering, December 2020.
Check out my credentials, and explore some of my interesting projects.
I also love to help people learn.
Education
Hofstra University
Fred D’Matteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, Uniondale, NY
Candidate for Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering with a concentration in Electrical engineering
Expected date of completion: December 2020
Honors
Dean's List: Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2017
Relevant Coursework
Calculus I, II and III; Differential Equations, Introduction to Bioengineering, Animal Form and Function, Cell and Tissue Engineering, Fundamentals of Biomaterials, Fundamentals of Biomechanics, Electronic and Digital Circuits, Biomechanics, Fundamentals of Programming, Biomedical instrumentation, Medical imaging.
Activities and Associations
Hofstra University - Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society: Member Spring 2018
Hofstra University - Theta Tau - Professional Engineering Fraternity: 2018
Sanford H. Calhoun high school, Merrick NY
High School Regents Diploma with advanced designation and honours.
Chess team captain
Science Club Youth leader for youth group at church.
Activities and Associations
Member of Biomedical engineering society (BMES)
National Honor Society Member - June 2015
National Foreign Language Honor Society- June 2015
Chess team captain
Science Club Youth leader for youth group at church.
Computer skills & Languages
Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Powerpoint,
Google Drive
Scanning Electron Microscope
LabVIEW, MATLAB, AUtoCAD, Autodesk Inventor,
Intermediate Spanish
Work Experience.
Helping People To Learn
Teaching Assistant, Hofstra University School of Engineering, September 2017-Present
Represent the College of Engineering as Department Teaching Assistant
Assist and ensure students understand material presented.
Supervise engineering students in designing, building, fixing, and testing prototypes.
Chess Instructor, Harbour Hill Elementary School. January 2018-Present
Personal Philosophy- teachers teaches students not subject matter followed
Passionate and highly motivated to share knowledge of chess and basic strategies
Use personal time to craft new creative way for facilitating learning of chess
Concentration of lesson plans and activities that are fun and achieve maximum value for both students and parents
Self-leadership and proactiveness optimizes productivity of environment
Peer Tutor, Hofstra University Mathematics Dept. September 2017-May 2018
Build and maintain positive peer relationships, being flexible to meet student needs
Personalized assistance by evaluating student’s mathematical proficiency to determine their strengths and weaknesses
Create personalized materials to help them in their specific deficiencies
Collaborate to develop tutoring plans to help maintain understanding of material
Communicated on a regular basis to help build trust and confidence in relationship
Strong sense of dedication and desire to help others overcome challenges
Academic Tutor, Sanford H Calhoun High School & Merrick Avenue Middle School. September 2010-June 2016
Mathematics: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry- Calculus
Science: Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics
Hired by students and families to provide after school and in-home tutoring -
Customized tutoring to meet the needs of diverse students
Guide students in test taking strategies, note taking, and studying for exams
Use of creative approach for special needs students and those with learning differences
Provided worksheets to make certain that students understood what was being taught and would not be forgotten
Made self readily available to students at all times to help build their confidence and academic skills.
Earned positive feedback from students and parents with steady customer base
Empowered students to go above and beyond.
