Bernice Leung
Vancouver,British Columbia
Summary
Passionate humanitarian and aspiring human rights lawyer with experience in various types of outreach initiatives, leadership, and internship opportunities. Energetic individual with a compassionate nature and drive to serve the local community who is focused on gaining new perspectives and to positively contribute to humanitarian causes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
One to One Literacy
Vancouver, British Columbia
10.2024 - Current
- Currently in the training process for the program.
- Will conduct weekly sessions with a local school to help children improve their literacy skills.
- Develop literacy game ideas for reading sessions.
- Will collaborate with the local school assigned and the organization to provide personalized reading sessions with the students.
- Will offer a progress report of students every month for their parents.
Intern
Kao, Lee & Yip Solicitors
Hong Kong
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted research on newly amended conveyance laws and regulations, and presented research findings to the partners at the law firm.
- Conducted research on specific case studies and wrote a summary for the company blog.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation activities, such as sorting trial documents.
- Submitted legal documents to the Supreme Court prior to court proceedings.
- Created organized filing system for legal documentation.
- Collaborated with trainees at the firm to prepare court documents.
- Proofread documents before submitting them for review.
- Maintained positive working relationships with fellow staff and trainees.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
Volunteer
Hong Kong Network for the Promotion of Inclusive Society
Hong Kong
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Guided the visually impaired to train for marathons.
- Offered detailed descriptions of our surroundings to the visually impaired person assigned to prevent injuries.
- Offered the visually impaired help with navigating the locker room.
- Communicated with the visually impaired about our running speed.
- Navigated through diverse weather conditions and ensured the safety of the visually impaired.
- Ensured the groups running at the back had supervisors.
Performer
UBC Music School
Vancouver, British Columbia
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Selected through audition for UBC Bands.
- Performed once every two months at the Chan Center for Performing Arts with the UBC Bands.
- Attended full band rehearsals twice a week, as well as sectionals.
- Maintained composure during unexpected events on stage or in the audience.
- Motivated fellow cast members throughout long days of rehearsals or shows.
Volunteer
BCSPCA
Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Participated in training sessions on proper animal handling techniques.
- Cleaned and maintained living areas for cats and small animals.
- Recorded observations of animal behavior, health, diet, and other information as required.
- Observed animals to detect signs of pain or distress and reported any problems to the supervisor immediately.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while handling animals in order to prevent accidents or injuries to staff or visitors.
- Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter, and cleaned animal bedding.
- Played with animals to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
- Socialized animals to prepare for adoption.
- Prepared food for animals.
- Adhered strictly to established policies and procedures related to animal caretaking duties.
Boarding House Leader
St. Michaels University School
Victoria, British Columbia
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with the Head Master to create joint activities for boarding and day students.
- Coordinated house meetings and activities to ensure a safe, positive living environment for all boarding students.
- Developed and implemented programs that promoted community engagement, such as house games and meetings.
- Ensured the boarding students were well-informed of their duties and commitments for the week through weekly house meetings.
- Conducted one-on-one check-ins with boarding students to assess their needs or concerns.
- Promoting volunteer opportunities for Grade 10 boarding students.
- Provided orientation events for new boarding students to familiarize them with campus policies and resources.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among boarding students to maintain a peaceful and respectful community.
Performer
Victoria Conservatory of Music
Victoria, British Columbia
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Elected to perform and compete through the Young Artists Collegium Program for three years.
- Attended weekly rehearsals to review existing material and learn new choreography or music pieces.
- Selected to go to the provincial competition in Penticton with chamber group.
- Selected to receive the Outstanding Ensemble Performance award by the Greater Victoria Arts Festival.
- Facilitated small ensemble rehearsals with duos and trios to help teach chamber music skills.
Volunteer
Victoria Conservatory of Music
Victoria, British Columbia
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Helped with Mother's Day fundraising by performing in an assigned garden.
- Collaborated with other musicians to create a repertoire for the concert.
- Organized rehearsals for the performance.
Boarding House Leader
St. Margaret's School
Victoria, British Columbia
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Coordinated house meetings and activities to ensure a safe, positive living environment as a Junior Boarding House Leader in Grade nine.
- Worked closely with upper-year boarding leaders and house parents to organize weekly events for all boarding students.
- Assisted in creating budgets for house events while adhering to established guidelines.
- Fostered relationships with boarding students and worked with new students to optimize acclimation and ease the transition to a new living environment.
- Developed and deepened relationships with boarding students and fellow staff.
- Led weekly meetings with other senior boarding house leaders to address resident concerns and educate them on changes to policies and procedures.
- Led campus tours and new boarding student orientation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Health And Society
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05-2027
High School Diploma -
St. Michaels University School
Victoria, BC06-2023
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Experience in law
- Experience in volunteering
- Fluent in four languages
- Legal document review
- Goal-Oriented
- Team building
- Trial preparation
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Event Planning
- Fundraising
- Training and mentoring
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Japanese
Native/ Bilingual
Cantonese
Native/ Bilingual
Mandarin
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- Selected for language exchange tours to Mongolia, England (Cambridge), and China (Zhe Jiang).
- Selected for music exchange tours to Singapore, Australia, Korea, and Taiwan.
- Won the best pianist award in the Singapore International Choral Festival held in the Esplanade Concert Hall.
- Performed in world-renowned concert halls, such as the Sydney Opera House.
- Selected to represent the school for an interview with the Radio Television Hong Kong concerning musical achievements.
- Won multiple awards in the Hong Kong Schools Music Festival.
Affiliations
- Harp, flute, and piano at a diploma level
- Boxing
- Competitive swimming
- Ballet
Timeline
Volunteer
One to One Literacy
10.2024 - Current
Intern
Kao, Lee & Yip Solicitors
07.2024 - 08.2024
Volunteer
Hong Kong Network for the Promotion of Inclusive Society
07.2024 - 08.2024
Volunteer
BCSPCA
01.2024 - 02.2024
Performer
UBC Music School
09.2023 - 05.2024
Volunteer
Victoria Conservatory of Music
05.2023 - 05.2023
Boarding House Leader
St. Michaels University School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Performer
Victoria Conservatory of Music
09.2020 - 06.2023
Boarding House Leader
St. Margaret's School
09.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Health And Society
University of British Columbia
High School Diploma -
St. Michaels University School
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