Currently volunteering as a program facilitator for the Music Shares for Seniors music therapy program at Deerwood Creek Care Community centre, providing one-on-one support to residents by facilitating personalized music-listening sessions that foster emotional connection and memory recall.
Digital Ambassador Volunteer
Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic
Toronto, Ontario
09.2023 - 11.2025
Volunteered as a Digital Ambassador for the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic to help raise $10,000 for women victims of intimate partner violence for Giving Tuesday.
Helped promote the fundraising page through frequent social media posts.
Literacy Tutor/Group Facilitator
YMCA of Greater Toronto
North York, Ontario
05.2024 - 09.2024
Volunteered as a Literacy Tutor/Group Facilitator at the YMCA of Greater Toronto for their Learning Opportunities Program, assisting individuals to improve their literacy skills.
Enhanced leadership and cooperation skills, as well as gaining experience in helping professions, and working among a diverse environment.
Teaching Assistant
Serbian School at Sveti Sava Serbian Centre
Mississauga, Ontario
09.2019 - 12.2019
Helped hand out worksheets, organize materials and assisted students with certain tasks.
Gained experience in a helping profession with younger populations and develop leadership skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Specialized Honours
York University
Toronto, ON
01-2026
IB High School Diploma -
Michael Power St. Joseph
Etobicoke, ON
01-2022
COURSEWORK
PSYC 2010: Writing In Psychology (2024)
Developed skills in analyzing psychological texts and how they effectively present information.
Strengthened ability to communicate and present clear, well-structured arguments in psychology-related topics.
Wrote a final essay on the controversial topic of homeschooling and socialization, arguing it does not negatively impact adolescent socialization.
Completed the course with an A+ grade
PSYC 2110: Developmental Psychology (2024)
Gained a deeper understanding of biological and sociocultural factors influencing child development
Completed the course with an A grade
PSYC 3010: Intermediate Research Methods (2025)
Deepened knowledge psychological research research design, data collection, and statistical analysis.
Conducted a group research study on the differential impacts of maternal and paternal psychological control on emerging adult daughters' emotional dysregulation.
Developed skills in writing independent psychological research papers and performing data analysis.
Completed the course with an A+ grade.
Languages
Serbian (Fluent)
Bosnian (Fluent)
Croatian (Fluent)
French (Proficient)
Timeline
Program Facilitator
Music Shares for Seniors
07.2025 - Current
Literacy Tutor/Group Facilitator
YMCA of Greater Toronto
05.2024 - 09.2024
Digital Ambassador Volunteer
Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic
09.2023 - 11.2025
Teaching Assistant
Serbian School at Sveti Sava Serbian Centre
09.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Specialized Honours