Shenghan Gao

B.ASc. Mechanical Engineering | Queen's University

About Me

Second-year Mechanical Engineering student at Queen's University with strong academic record (GPA 4.1). Experienced in peer tutoring, rubric‑based assessment, spreadsheet verification, and clear written feedback. Known for careful grading, organized communication, and dependable turnaround on academic work.


Bilingual in English (IELTS 7.5) and Mandarin (native). Passionate about engineering education, mentorship, and applying analytical thinking to real-world problems. Looking for internship opportunities where I can blend technical knowledge with teaching & assessment skills.

Education

Queen's University, Kingston, ON 2023 – 2027
B.ASc., Mechanical Engineering (Materials Option)
  • Cumulative GPA: 4.1/4.3
  • Dean's Scholar 2024 – 2025
  • International Admission Award ($80,000)
  • APSC 221 Economic & Business Practice: A+ (Summer 2025)
SuOn Academy, Toronto, ON 2023 Graduate
  • Principal's Award 2024 | Student of the Month (Sep 2023, Mar 2024)
  • Grade 12 average: 97%
  • Certificate of Distinction, Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest 2023

Teaching & Assessment Experience

Peer / Volunteer Tutor Nov 2024 – present
Queen's University
  • Lead small‑group and 1‑on‑1 review sessions for engineering and quantitative courses.
  • Explain problems step‑by‑step and verify answers against solution methods.
  • Build mini‑rubrics and marking checklists to grade practice sets consistently.
  • Coach classmates on using spreadsheets (Excel/Sheets) to sanity‑check calculations.
Peer Tutor & Mentor Oct 2023 – May 2024
SuOn Academy (Toronto)
  • Tutored high school math/physics; designed quick rubric checks for weekly quizzes.
  • Used Google Sheets to track progress and provide structured feedback.
Marking & Rubric Assistant (Volunteer) 2024 – 2025
  • Developed objective criteria-based checklists for peer assignments, reducing grading bias.
  • Integrated spreadsheet models for answer verification and grade organization.

Industry & Mentorship Internships

Technical Intern & Mentor Jun 2024 – Aug 2024
Suzhou Gaoqing Sanju Precision Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Documented troubleshooting SOPs into clear, teachable steps; onboarded junior interns.
  • Translated technical jargon between R&D and production; emphasized accuracy and clarity.
  • Practiced objective, criteria‑based evaluation when checking parts and reports.
Mentorship Intern Jun 2022 – Aug 2022, Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
Suzhou Gaoco Century Industry & Trade Co., Ltd.
  • Assisted in quality control workflows; provided training to new interns on SOPs.
  • Used Excel to track production metrics and maintain consistency reports.
  • Bridge communication between international clients and local teams (bilingual).

Technical & Tools

📊 Excel / Google Sheets (advanced functions) 🐍 Python / C / C++ 🖥️ HTML / CSS ⚙️ SolidWorks / AutoCAD 📝 Technical Writing & Rubrics 🗣️ Bilingual: English & Mandarin 📈 Spreadsheet verification 🧑‍🏫 Peer assessment systems 💬 OnQ / Teams / Zoom

Communication highlight: Concise technical writing, IELTS 7.5, native Mandarin, experienced in translating complex engineering concepts for diverse audiences.

Awards & Honours

Dean's Scholar 2024 – 2025Queen's University
International Admission Award$80,000 CAD
Sustainable Development in Practice 2025UNITAR
Canadian Senior Mathematics ContestCEMC Waterloo 2023

Get in touch

+1 (437) 663-8088
Kingston, Ontario, Canada

References available upon request (course instructors / internship supervisors).

Open to Summer 2026 internships in engineering, technical mentorship, or teaching assistant roles.