Jeewoo Sohn
Sydney, Randwick,NSW
Summary
Dynamic professional with research experience at UNSW, Seoul National University, and Sungkyunkwan University. Expertise in molecular biology techniques and optimizing laboratory workflows. Delivered personalized English tutoring, enhancing critical thinking and digital literacy for diverse learners. Committed to fostering collaborative environments and engaging with diverse populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant-Part Time
UNSW
04.2025 - Current
- Participating actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organizing research materials daily, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Making neat presentations/excel files in order to communicate information efficiently
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
English Tutor
Self Employed by Various People
02.2020 - Current
- Delivered personalised English lessons to a wide range of learners: from children to university students, working professionals, and English teachers focusing on speaking, writing, and critical thinking.
- Created a warm, open learning environment where students can communicate with the teacher outside of class while maintaining clear academic goals, helping students progress from phonics to advanced tasks like news analysis and creative writing.
- Designed customised lessons using real-world materials such as series to facilitate fun, visual tools (e.g. PowerPoint), and AI platforms like ChatGPT to build both language and digital literacy
- Providing a written review after each class to parents for students under age 12 and to update them on their child's progress
Research Assistant for Microbiome and Immunity Lab
Seoul National University, Professor Juhong Park
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Conducted core molecular biology techniques including ELISA (IgA, IgG), plasmid and nucleic acid extraction, RNA/DNA purification, and gel electrophoresis, contributing to multiple ongoing research projects.
- Supported cell culture experiments (e.g. RAW 264.7 macrophage line), prepared media and reagents, and maintained sterile technique and lab organization.
- Introduced and managed an internal support system to match team needs with available skills and time, improving lab workflow and collaboration.
- Demonstrated a proactive and detail-oriented approach by taking initiative in routine yet critical tasks, enhancing experimental efficiency and team productivity.
Research Assistant in Neurogenetics Lab
JaeYeong Kwon
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Identified genes regulating enteroendocrine cells to elucidate gut-brain connection mechanisms.
- Dissected, stained, and imaged Drosophila guts for comprehensive analysis.
- Applied Gal4-UAS and LexA-Lexop systems to monitor GFP expression.
- Uploaded results to KDRC homepage to support gut-brain axis research.
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Babysitting/Tutoring Basic Math/Science
Multiple Families Through Jaranda App
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Was hired for tutoring, but the children were mainly really young so had to babysit them
- Found solutions to problems that didn't have a solution to them since when the children were wrong, they got mad
- Found a way to persuade children do things with them thinking they got what they wanted
Korean Barbecue Manager
Hwatongsam K-barbecue
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Accomplished multiple tasks such as cashier, waitress, fire show assistant, side dish preparation, cleaning, barbecuing the meat and overall management of the hall
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Proficient in restocking and monitoring inventory reordering requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Sungkyunkwan University
Suwon, South Korea02-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Heidelberg University
Heidelberg, Germany Accomplishments
Book Publishment-‘ Science to Read While Waiting for Cup Noodles '
•A fun, easy-to-read science book targeted at science-passionate teenagers.
•Consists of 21 chapters of natural, anatomical and computer science facts; I personally wrote the chapters ‘When poop becomes a priceless remedy' and ‘The world's first brewery: the human mouth'
• Link: Science to Read while waiting for Cup Noodles
Outdoor Climbing Club Member; Sungkyunkwan University
Awards
Academic Excellence Scholarship, Duksung Women's University
•1st semester 2021; top 10% in the faculty
•2nd semester 2021; second place in the faculty
Language Proficiency scholarship, Duksung Women's University
•For outstanding scores on TOEFL and/or TOEIC English proficiency
Outstanding English Speaking Club Leadership Scholarship, Duksung Women's University
•Awarded for being a stand-out English language science-based literature club
Academic Excellence Scholarship, Sungkyunkwan University
• 2nd semester 2023; top 3% in the faculty
English Language Proficiency Award, Duksung Women's University
•For outstanding grades on TOEFL or TOEIC English proficiency tests
‘Duksung Outstanding English Speaking Club Leadership' Award
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
Timeline
Research Assistant-Part Time
UNSW
04.2025 - Current
Research Assistant for Microbiome and Immunity Lab
Seoul National University, Professor Juhong Park
01.2025 - 03.2025
Research Assistant in Neurogenetics Lab
JaeYeong Kwon
07.2023 - 02.2024
Babysitting/Tutoring Basic Math/Science
Multiple Families Through Jaranda App
01.2021 - 10.2021
English Tutor
Self Employed by Various People
02.2020 - Current
Korean Barbecue Manager
Hwatongsam K-barbecue
02.2020 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Sungkyunkwan University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Heidelberg University
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