Jad Kanaan

About

I’m Jad Kanaan, a senior Biology major on the pre-med track, graduating in Spring 2027.

Alongside my coursework, I serve as President and Coordinator of TrEd, where I also coordinate the Writing Subteam. These roles have given me the chance to lead, organize, and work closely with a team toward shared goals.

I also tutor, helping students build understanding and confidence in their coursework rather than just getting through it.

Experience

  • 2026 – Present
    Leading TrEd as President and Coordinator, overseeing the organization’s direction and coordinating across its subteams.
  • 2026 – Present
    Coordinating the Writing Subteam within TrEd, managing content direction and contributor output.
  • 2025 – 2026
    Served as Communications Officer for the Archery Club during the 2025–2026 academic year, managing outreach and member communications.
  • 2025 – 2026

    Treasurer

    English Student Society

    Served as Treasurer for the English Student Society during the 2025–2026 academic year, managing budget and finances for society events and activities.

Teaching & Academia

  • Fall 2025 – Spring 2026

    Chemistry 211 & 212 Clinics

    American University of Beirut

    Administered the Chemistry 211 Clinic in the Fall semester and the Chemistry 212 Clinic in the Spring semester, providing supplementary support to students in both courses.
  • 2026

    Participant, ChemCarnival 2026

    American University of Beirut

    Participated in ChemCarnival 2026 at AUB, helping direct backstage logistics for the event. Took part in the “Lava Crush 3” experiment demonstration and assisted in the preparation of liquid nitrogen ice cream for attendees.
  • 2026

    AI-Assisted Python Coding for Research Workshop

    Medical Research Volunteer Program (MRVP)

    Attended the AI-Assisted Python Coding for Research workshop, administered as part of the MRVP (Medical Research Volunteer Program), covering the use of AI tools to support research-oriented Python programming.

Education

  • Expected 2027

    American University of Beirut

    BS in Biology, pre-med track

Notes & Materials

Interests

  • Physical organic chemistry
  • Carboxylic acids and derivatives
  • Enols and enolates
  • Amines and aryl diazonium salts
  • Electrochemistry
  • Material science and semiconductors
  • Chemical education

Tutoring

I tutor high school and university students in maths, biology, chemistry and physics, online or in person around Beirut. Subjects, format and rates, or get in touch.