Anna Dunn-Suen
Prospective Medical Student Fall 2024
Kangiqsualujjuaq,QC
Summary
Energetic and compassionate primary school teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. As a former professional athlete, I understand the demands and perseverance required to achieve excellence. My academic career demonstrates my commitment to lifelong learning and seeking collaboration among my diverse fields of interest. By working in remote, Inuit communities, I have gained experience and new perspectives that will guide my future practice as a physician of excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Coach
Nunavik Volleyball
Nunavik, QC
03.2018 - Current
- Coached week-long training camps in communities across Nunavik
- Built trusting relationships with Inuit youth through sport
- Immersive reflection on the devastating and lasting impacts of colonialism and present-day manifestations of racism in Inuit communities
- Coached the boys and girls Ulluriaq School teams with weekly practices and two travel tournaments in 2022-2023
School Teacher
Kativik School Board
Kangiqsualujjuaq, Quebec
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Adapted lessons to meet the needs of unique and diverse learning abilities
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Collaborating with students, colleagues, and supervisors in a trilingual context with a student-centered approach to learning
Program Coordinator
Nunavik Volleyball
Kangirsuk, QC
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked remotely and in-person across Nunavik to support access to mental health services through sport
- Linked program activities to local, national, and global movements in health, physical activity, accessibility, and Indigenous rights
- Connected organizational values with community need
- Grant and program proposal writing, policy research, and web design
Team Canada Athlete
Volleyball Canada
Toronto, ON
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Competed professionally on the beach volleyball World Tour
- Maintained a highly regimented daily training environment and professional habits
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time
- Advocated for visibility in sport and promoted solidarity among female, BIPOC athletes
- During my tenure, was the only Maritime athlete on the Beach National Team
Summer Research Assistant
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Commercial coconut kefir probiotic product diversity and count.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create formal report for client.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Practice with laboratory techniques: gel electrophoresis, RNA sequencing, media preparation and glycerol stocking.
Education
Master of Science - Global Health
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON 05.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Immunology
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS 05.2013 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
J.L. Ilsley High School
Halifax, NS 09.2010 - 06.2013
Skills
Bilingual (English and French)
Additional Information
- Member of Dalhousie University's Varsity Women's Volleyball Team (4 years)
- Volunteerism - volleyball coach; library construction and marine restoration project volunteer (Cambodia 2016); community home building (Ecuador 2014)
- NCCP Level 1 Coaching Certificate
- PADI Open Water and Advanced Scuba Diving License
Timeline
School Teacher
Kativik School Board
09.2022 - 07.2023
Program Coordinator
Nunavik Volleyball
01.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Global Health
McMaster University
05.2018 - 05.2020
Coach
Nunavik Volleyball
03.2018 - Current
Team Canada Athlete
Volleyball Canada
01.2018 - 12.2020
Summer Research Assistant
Dalhousie University
06.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Immunology
Dalhousie University
05.2013 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
J.L. Ilsley High School
09.2010 - 06.2013
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Fuelling Athlete-Coach Excellence Grant" in 2020 & 2021.
- Named “Governor General's Top 8 Academic All-Canadian” by the U Sports and the Office of the Governor General in 2017.
- 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 AUS Women's Volleyball Champion
- 2015, 2016, 2017 AUS Women's Volleyball Championship All-Star and MVP
- Named to AUS All Rookie-Team (2014) and AUS First Team All-Star (2015, 2016)
- Recipient of Dalhousie University Department of French Prix de Merit (2017)
- Received Dalhousie University Women's Volleyball Co-MVP (2016, Community Service Award (2015) and Academic Award (2014)
- Secured more than $30,000 in total scholarship awards (athletic and academic).
- Attended multiple speaking engagements and public appearances as a representative of Dalhousie University, Sport Nova Scotia, TD Bank and Volleyball Canada.
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