Reena Gitanjali Singh

Address: *** ******* ******, *******, **, L6C 2E4

Mobile: 416-***-****

Email: adff4c@r.postjobfree.com

EMPLOYMENT

Math/Science/English Student Tutor – Thornhill Oxford Learning Center (June 2017-January 2018)

Tutored students (Grades 1-12) in Math, English, and Science courses

Provided feedback and evaluation forms to monitor performance, created customized study plans tailored specifically to students’ needs

Communicated with parents about students’ progress on a weekly basis

Graded assignments, essays, and tests, provided positive, constructive criticism and reported areas of improvement in a professional manner

Ensured that students felt comfortable as well as sufficiently challenged in an environment that fostered self-confidence and personal

Supported and assisted students with certain learning challenges i.e. Autism, Dyslexia

Math/English/Science Tutor-Mentor – TutorBright (January 2018 – October 2018)

Tutored primary and high-school students in difficult Math and Science concepts and homework, essay-writing, reading comprehension and critical analysis

Provided feedback on a regular basis to help students and parents gain a thorough understanding of the student’s progress

Coordinated appointments and met with parents to discuss the child’s performance and goal-setting

Suggested strategies and methods that could be employed to tackle difficult concepts

Store Front Team Member/Cashier – Tim Hortons Coffee Co. (July 2018-present)

Accommodated for special customer needs such as language barriers, ESL, hearing or speech impairment, limited mobility and access, diabetic clients, lactose intolerance, meat and/or dairy allergies, cultural food restrictions, and other important health considerations

Ensured that all orders were completed with a “make it right” attitude to ensure that customers were always happy and satisfied with their purchase

Prepared various beverages and foods and served them to customers while implementing an upselling strategy

Greeted customers, answered questions, provided friendly, useful suggestions and used initiative to help other team members

RELEVANT SKILLS

Standard First Aid & CPR, and BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)

Able to accurately measure and record blood pressure, vital signs, oxygen saturation, heart rate, and respiration rate

Utilization of, analysis, and assessment of various pain measurement scales, Wong-Baker pain scale, etc

Can perform basic head-to-toe physical and mental assessments, palpation, auscultation, inspection, and percussion for basic and advanced heart and lung sounds

Meet client needs’ promptly and provide a sense of autonomy while reminding patients and staff about patient safety, confidentiality, and anonymity

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written)

Strong time management skills, can work under time pressure, and prepare complex orders

Able to assist with and fulfil clients’ needs in various ways

Effective organization and problem-solving skills, able to collect and manage files, documents and folders in an efficient manner

Works independently, demonstrate initiative, as well as collaborates with others on team projects

EDUCATION

School of Health Sciences Practical Nursing Diploma (PND – Registered Practical Nurse)

(September 2018 – present)

Seneca College, King Campus, King City, ON

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Specialized Honours Kinesiology and Health Sciences – graduated with Honours

(Sept 2012 – June 2017)

York University, Toronto, ON

Date and Year of Graduation: June 2017

Ontario Secondary School (High School) Diploma (O.S.S.D)

Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School, Markham, Ontario. (September 2009-June 2012)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteer in the Child Life Department (Markham Stouffville Hospital, 2013-2016)

Served as a volunteer in the Pediatric, Neo-natal, and Diagnostic Imaging units of the hospital. I shadowed on-duty pediatricians, and provided children with toys, books, and movies. I assisted them to other areas of the hospital by wheelchair, and by means of other modes of mobility and accessibility accommodation. I directed patients to appropriate units of the hospital, and often accompanied them to their appointments and pre-surgical units (i.e. the OR, waiting room, etc).

Volunteer in the Patient Reception Department (Markham Stouffville Hospital, 2010-2013)

I volunteered in Patient Reception where I served as patient care assistant. I communicated to patients about how to prepare for surgery. I matched their OHIP cards to the corresponding medical records, and provided them with clean linens and robes. In addition, I educated them about self-care, health maintenance, and information regarding the arrangement of future appointments. During my time as patient care assistant volunteer, I learned the importance and value of empathy, compassion, understanding and building connections with patients.

CERTIFICATIONS

Toastmasters International Executive. (February 2012 – present, 7 years)

I successfully completed the required 10 speeches on the Competent Communicator’s certificate, the first of the advanced speeches series. I have served various roles in a leadership capacity including Chairperson and VP Membership. As VP Membership, (June 2016-Feb 2018) I led Executive meetings geared towards increasing member retention. I came in 3rd place in the Tabletopics portion at our regional 2017 Speech Contest. I was nominated and designated the role of Vice President Public Relations in June 2019. As VP Public Relations, I promote the club via various modes such as social media outlets, posters, pamphlets, flyers, and coordinate special fundraising and advertising events. I am the Chairperson and head coordinator of our upcoming annual Open House, where I will lead the meeting, and educate visitors about the benefits of Toastmasters.

I also presented a speech on the effects of addiction on one’s career entitled “Addiction and Your Career.” This speech was met with much interest by the TM members as it inspired them to take a more active role in helping the community cope with mental health and addiction disorders.

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