Joan Kibaara
21 Brookegde Court, A4
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 345 – 5688
EDUCATION: Lincoln University, PA Expected graduation: May 2009 Major: BS Mathematics (Actuarial Science) Major: BS Computer Science
GPA: 3.4 Classification: Junior
- Honors Scholarship Award (fall 2006-present) Stanford, Leah A. Scholarship (spring 2007); able to finance 40% of my college education costs with both scholarships
SKILLS/
LANGUAGES: Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, C++, Java, Octave, Maple, efficient user of Microsoft and Linux Operating Systems, Math Statistics, Calculus, Economics, Accounting; Areas of interest: Data analysis, calculation of statistics, Analyzing the economy, fluency in Swahili (East African language),
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Upward Bound Lincoln University, PA Fall 2005
- Worked closely with Upward Bound Director and staff to conduct duties including:
- Assisting high school students in courses such as Calculus, Chemistry.
- Develop students in holistic issues such as conflict resolution, confidence and college preparation.
I was an inspiration to the students and some of them made it to college.
Book Keeper Family Business Summer 2006
- Worked at the family’s tracking company as the companies book keeper and the duties included:
- Ensured daily that the business books were balanced and all finances had been accounted for.
- Kept a record of all transactions that the company had carried out with the clients.
The business was more organized and there were fewer losses caused by loss receipts.
LEAPS Lincoln University, PA Spring 2008
Works closely with other students, helping them understand different topics in math that they cover in their classes. Main duty is to ensure that they understand math, and change their general view of the subject as a whole.
ACTIVITIES: Member, International Students Association (2005-present)
AWARDS/
HONORS: International Students Scholarship (fall 2005, spring 2006), Merit Award Scholarship (fall 2006-present), Deans List of Lincoln University (fall 2006-present)
REFERENCES: Upon Request