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Leena Pal

Pinner,Harrow

Summary

First-year Biochemistry undergraduate with a strong background in tutoring, customer service, and corporate work experience. Skilled in communication, organisation, and adaptability, gained through roles in retail volunteering, independent teaching, and an internship with Unilever. Currently pursuing part-time opportunities alongside academic studies, with a focus on building transferable skills for long-term career progression.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Early Phase Clinical Unit Placement

Parexel
Harrow, Middlesex
07.2025 - 07.2025
  • Completed a one-week placement gaining first-hand exposure to early-stage clinical trials and drug development processes.
  • Rotated across Pharmacy, Laboratory, Clinical, and Project Management departments, observing workflows and team collaboration.
  • Gained insight into the journey of volunteers and data through the clinical unit.
  • Supported with patient recruitment activities and volunteer engagement, developing teamwork and communication skills.

Maths & English tutor

Big Fish Tutors
Pinner, Harrow
01.2023 - 04.2025
  • Independently led weekly 2-hour tutoring sessions in Maths and English as the main teacher for groups of KS1 and KS2 students.
  • Designed and tailored lessons to address learning gaps, helping struggling students overcome barriers to progress.
  • Delivered constructive feedback in parent sessions, reinforcing key concepts and setting targeted homework to consolidate learning.
  • Introduced new concepts in literacy (grammar, story writing, comprehension) and numeracy (fractions, arithmetic), adapting methods to suit varying abilities.

Retail Employee

Boots UK
Harrow on the Hill, Harrow
08.2024 - 09.2024
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner, resolving issues promptly.
  • Received deliveries and stocked goods on shelves efficiently for easy accessibility.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively to minimise out-of-stock situations.


Histopathology Placement

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Stanmore, Harrow
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Assisted in the histopathology lab with tissue dissections, sample preparation, and staining for diagnostic analysis.
  • Gained hands-on experience in immunohistochemistry, FISH, and PCR techniques, supporting genetic and biomarker investigations.
  • Contributed to digital pathology processes, including slide imaging and digitisation to enhance diagnostic workflows.
  • Observed the role of histopathology in disease diagnosis and treatment, strengthening understanding of pathology medicine.

Biology Mentor (1-to-1 Tutor)

Pinner High School
Pinner, Harrow
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Delivered one-to-one tutoring to strengthen understanding of Year 9 biology concepts.
  • Developed engaging resources and activities to simplify complex biological ideas.
  • Fostered a supportive learning environment, enhancing confidence and critical thinking skills.
  • Monitored progress through regular quizzes and provided constructive feedback to adapt teaching methods.

Business Internship

Unilever
Leatherhead, Surrey
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Managed and resolved CRM data duplicates across customer databases.
  • Oversaw product listings, maintaining and updating records in Excel.
  • Participated in board meetings, contributing updates and insights on project progress.
  • Shadowed senior staff (Customer Director, CRM Managers, B2B E-Commerce Manager), gaining exposure to strategic decision-making and commercial operations.

Education

A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics

Pinner High School
London
09.2023 - 08.2025

GCSEs - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, English, History, Computer Science, Chinese, Fine Art

Pinner High School
London
09.2018 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of York
York
09.2025 -

Skills

  • DBS compliance
  • Academic progress monitoring
  • Adaptability
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Molecular pathology
  • Data handling
  • Insight into early-phase drug development
  • Clinical research exposure
  • Collaboration & Teamwork

Languages

English
Fluent

Certification

  • SafeCert Awards Paediatric First Aid Level 3 Qualification

Accomplishments

  • Royal Society of Chemistry Olympiad
  • UKMT Bronze Senior Maths Challenge
  • Duke of Edinburgh Bronze & Silver

Volunteer Work

Retail Volunteer - St Luke's Hospice Harrow & Brent

Dec 2021 - Nov 2023


  • Organised stock, categorised books, and maintained shop floor displays.
  • Assisted customers with enquiries, purchases, and bagging/wrapping items.
  • Operated the till and supported transactions, ensuring a smooth customer experience.
  • Set up shop windows and jewellery display cabinets, enhancing visual merchandising.

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of York
09.2025 -

Early Phase Clinical Unit Placement

Parexel
07.2025 - 07.2025

Retail Employee

Boots UK
08.2024 - 09.2024

Histopathology Placement

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
06.2024 - 06.2024

Biology Mentor (1-to-1 Tutor)

Pinner High School
11.2023 - 04.2024

A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics

Pinner High School
09.2023 - 08.2025

Business Internship

Unilever
07.2023 - 08.2023

Maths & English tutor

Big Fish Tutors
01.2023 - 04.2025

GCSEs - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, English, History, Computer Science, Chinese, Fine Art

Pinner High School
09.2018 - 08.2023

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