Hussein Elafifi

8029 Oak Street · Vancouver, BC V6P 4A8 · (778) 237-3705 · hussein@poiesis.education

Hello!

As you could probably tell from the domain name, I'm Hussein.
I was born in Egypt but grew up split between Cairo and Vancouver. My science Undergrad was an integration of Neuroscience and Human Physiology with a focus on MBSR at UBC, but my passions are cognition, learning (machine and human), and emergent properties of complex systems (kids). When I'm not working in Special Ed, I like to spend my spare time improving my SciComm skills, running after school programs at Poiesis and learning more about computation and representation in the brain. I believe in simple, personalized, solutions and look forward to building a career around them.

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Programming Frameworks

Data Analysis

  • Python
  • Pytorch, Numpy, Scikit-learn

    • Web Development

  • React
  • WebXR
  • Django

    • Data Visualization

  • Three.js
  • matplotlib
  • pandas

    • Work Samples

    WebXR

    VRDLE VRDLE

    (in beta)

    A VR Clone of the game wordle.
    uses the A-Frame library and three.js for rendering shaders.

    Training Documentation

    sample Scratch Course
    I've written and delivered tens of workshops to hundreds of students. In topics ranging from PsychEd to Javascript! Below is a sample of docs I wrote a couple of years ago for a workshop teaching kids introduction to computer science

    Web Development

    Poiesis Ed sample

    • resume.HusseinHE.com
    • Bootstrap
  • 2022.poiesis.education
  • Three.JS, Vercel
  • m.poiesis.education
  • Three.JS, GLSL, Parcel

    • Education

    Neuromatch Academy

    Interactive Track Certificate
    August 2020

  • a computational neuroscience program that included both interactive and observer format requiring various degrees of selection by and participation with leading computational neuroscientists.
  • Topics included: Python Workshop, Model Fitting, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Linear Systems, Dynamic Networks, Deep Learning

    • University of British Columbia

    BSc ISCI: Neuroscience and Human Physiology
    September 2014 - July 2018

  • Integrated Sciences Degree in Neuroscience and Human Physiology with a focus on the neuropsychological correlates of mindfulness meditation with respect to frontal lobe neuroplasticity
  • A custom degree that requires the approval of an integrated science board and mentor as well as many interdisciplinary courses (i.e. game theory, cognitive neuroscience, and computer science)
  • Successfully managed heavy workload and demanding course material.
  • Passionate about helping others through my field of study.

    • American High School Diploma

    Egyptian American International School
    September 2009 - July 2014

  • GPA: 3.75, SAT Score: 2170, SAT II (Math): 710

    • Experience

    Work | www.poiesis.education

    Founder | Instructor
    January 2020 - Present
  • Responsible for all implementation and running of workshops and social media.
  • Setup all necessary business incorporation requirements in order to successfully obtain access to educational licensing from Microsoft. Development, testing, and deployment of the entire website including the custom Virtual Reality environment poiesiseducation.com
  • Currently, leading an inaugural group of students twice a week through a mix of coding tutorials in JavaScript and VR social activities. Examples can be found at progress.poiesis.education and Instagram

    • Work | Vancouver Learning Center

    Special Educator | Team Captain
    January 2019 - Present
  • Successfully completed training with Dr. Geraldine Schwartz
  • Work 25+ hours a week one on one with patients and kids with a wide range of cognitive and behavioral abilities, following detailed cognitive therapy programs.
  • Captain of a patient team: responsible for specific program design and implementation

    • Work | Behavioral Interventionist
    October 2016 - June 2019

    Private Team
  • Successfully completed training in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Accurate and precise data collection
  • Tutored and ran therapy programs for boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder one on one 3 days a week.

    • Volunteer |The CODE Initiative

    VP-R&D | Instructor
    May 2017 - July 2019
  • Lead Research and Development of curricula and training programs from inception to Summer 2019.
  • Non-profit organization that teaches kids with ASD computer programming.
  • Cowrote 100+ page original lesson plans and curriculum.
  • Recruited students, volunteers, and sponsors.
  • Worked one on one with tens of kids aged 9-14.
  • Ran many workshops in which I was responsible for training volunteers and implementation of curricula
  • Responsible for large groups of kids and volunteers

    • Research | Crest.BD

    Research Assistant | Directed Studies
    January 2015 - January 2017
  • Globally recognized cohort of Bipolar Disorder researchers
  • Literature reviews
  • BD and eMental Health focused.
  • Knowledge Translation
  • Content Creation
  • Social Media Management

    • Volunteer | Three Links Care Society
    January 2016 - October 2017

  • Volunteered weekly at a home for seniors living with Alzheimer’s and/or severe dementia.
  • Facilitates and assists seniors throughout music therapy and recreational sessions.
  • One-on-One Meal Encouragement with a designated senior citizen.

    • Work | Mark’s Work Wearhouse

    Sales
    August 2016 - October 2016
  • Successfully completed customer service and work training program
  • Handled both point of sale and one on one customer service positions.

    • Volunteer | Language Partners BC

    Instructor
    September 2016 - December 2016
  • 12 week tandem language exchange program between Arab/Syrian refugee men and Canadian men with the aim of bridging the cultural gap between new-coming and settled Canadian men.
  • Lead weekly sessions where we try our best to cover topics that would be useful in language learning as well as cultural exchange.
  • Served as the sole bilingual facilitator to speak both languages and aid in the facilitation of dialogue about and between both Arab and Canadian culture