Catherine Li
Thornhill,Ontario
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
The Hospital for Sick Children Voluneering
Toronto, Ontario
08.2023
- Hospital Support Volunteer
- Number of Hours: 71
- Volunteered daily for one month in the Family Centre as a Hospital Support Volunteer at SickKids Hospital.
- Helped the Family Centre Staff with various things such as Story Time, Bravery Beads, Library Organization, Assisting patients and families with their various inquiries.
The Hospital for Sick Children Voluneering
Toronto, Ontario
08.2022
- Child Life Volunteer
- Number of Hours: 60
- Volunteered daily for one month in the ER as a Child Life Volunteer at SickKids Hospital.
- Offered parent respite and met other non-medical needs of families.
- Interacted with and provided support to patients.
Best Buddies Club
10.2023 - Current
- Attends and plans certain events for special needs students.
Cummer Lodge Long-Term Care Home
Toronto, Ontario
05.2023 - Current
- Volunteer at the Sunday HomeWide program
- Volunteer on available Sundays
- Flexible schedule.
- Help the staff with the planned activity
- For example, bingo, intergenerational actives, balloon badminton, holiday sing-alongs.
Program Leader Volunteer
City of Markam
Markham, Ontario
01.2023 - Current
- Frequently assist with events around the city.
- Helped with children craft activities weekly at local library.
- Volunteered at the Varley Art Gallery for a Family Day painting activity.
- Volunteered at the Children's play area at Aaniin Library.
Chaplaincy Council
06.2022 - Current
- Has an executive role as the media coordinator
- Manages the council Instagram account.
- Takes care of the faith based events in the school and also spreads love around the school community.
- Planned various events around the school like 360 Kids, Messages of Hope, Christmas/Lent/Easter activities.
HOSA Club
11.2020 - Current
- Part of the school HOSA Chapter and attends biweekly after school meetings.
- Currently has an executive position as the finance coordinator.
- Fulfilled the trainer position by teaching a group of students to ensure their success in the Growth and Development topic.
09.2020 - Current
- St Robert Catholic High School, Working towards the IB Diploma and Ontario Secondary School Diploma
09.2024 - 06.2028
- Queens University, Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc)
Tutor
Youth Initiative Vancouver
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for a Grade 2 student.
- Create engaging lessons weekly and assisted in his math and communication development.
Mural Club
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Weekly after-school meetings to paint murals around the school.
Luv Michael
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Leadership Program
- Managed, supervised, and supported a group of nearly 20 people in their journey to raise money for Luv Michael, a non-profit organization providing meaningful employment to autistic adults.
- Created a Luv Michael team called "The Top Squad," consisting of around 20 members.
- Assisted and motivated my team members daily. "The Top Squad" has raised about $500.
Advocate for Autism Acceptance
Luv Michael
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Number of Hours: 40
- Advocated for autistic adults and expanded their employment opportunities by rounding together donations and educating others about autism.
- Successfully educated 30+ youth and adults about autism and empowered four people to donate.
- Raised money for Luv Michael to continue their work to provide autistic adults with jobs.
Education
Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) -
Queens University
Kingston, Ontario06.2028
Working towards the IB Diploma and Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
St Robert Catholic High School
Thornhill, Ontario06.2024
Skills
- Mandarin (Fluent)
- French (Basic Level)
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Strong critical thinking skills and an innovative person
Awards
- 02/2022, Canadian Intermediate Mathematics Contest, Mentioned on the Student Honour Roll on the Waterloo website for being one of the top scoring students.
- 02/2022, HOSA - Future Health Professionals (Pathophysiology), Awarded for achieving 5th Place in Pathophysiology at HOSA Canada's 2021 Fall Leadership Conference.
- 05/2021, HOSA - Future Health Professionals (Human growth and development), Achieved 6th place in Human Growth & Development at HOSA Canada's 2021 Spring Leadership Conference.
- 05/2021, Fryer Waterloo Math Contest and Pascal Math Contest, Achieved recognition for scoring in the top 25%.
Volunteer Experience
- 05/2023, Present, Cummer Lodge Long-Term Care Home, Volunteer at the Sunday HomeWide program, Toronto, Ontario, Volunteer on available Sundays. Flexible schedule. Help the staff with the planned activity. For example, bingo, intergenerational actives, balloon badminton, holiday sing-alongs.
- 08/2023, The Hospital for Sick Children Voluneering, Hospital Support Volunteer, 71, Toronto, Ontario, Volunteered daily for one month in the Family Centre as a Hospital Support Volunteer at SickKids Hospital. Helped the Family Centre Staff with various things such as Story Time, Bravery Beads, Library Organization, Assisting patients and families with their various inquiries.
- 01/2023, 06/2023, Youth Initiative Vancouver, Tutor, Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for a Grade 2 student. Create engaging lessons weekly and assisted in his math and communication development.
- 01/2023, Present, City of Markam, Program Leader Volunteer, Markham, Ontario, Frequently assist with events around the city. Helped with children craft activities weekly at local library. Volunteered at the Varley Art Gallery for a Family Day painting activity. Volunteered at the Children's play area at Aaniin Library.
- 08/2022, The Hospital for Sick Children Voluneering, Child Life Volunteer, 60, Toronto, Ontario, Volunteered daily for one month in the ER as a Child Life Volunteer at SickKids Hospital. Offered parent respite and met other non-medical needs of families. Interacted with and provided support to patients.
- 12/2021, 05/2022, Luv Michael, Leadership Program, Managed, supervised, and supported a group of nearly 20 people in their journey to raise money for Luv Michael, a non-profit organization providing meaningful employment to autistic adults. Created a Luv Michael team called "The Top Squad," consisting of around 20 members. Assisted and motivated my team members daily. "The Top Squad" has raised about $500.
- 05/2021, 06/2021, Luv Michael, Advocate for Autism Acceptance, 40, Advocated for autistic adults and expanded their employment opportunities by rounding together donations and educating others about autism. Successfully educated 30+ youth and adults about autism and empowered four people to donate. Raised money for Luv Michael to continue their work to provide autistic adults with jobs.
- 06/2022, Present, Chaplaincy Council, Media Coordinator, Has an executive role as the media coordinator. Manages the council Instagram account. Takes care of the faith based events in the school and also spreads love around the school community. Planned various events around the school like 360 Kids, Messages of Hope, Christmas/Lent/Easter activities.
- 11/2020, Present, HOSA Club, Part of the school HOSA Chapter and attends biweekly after school meetings. Currently has an executive position as the finance coordinator. Fulfilled the trainer position by teaching a group of students to ensure their success in the Growth and Development topic.
- 10/2023, Present, Best Buddies Club, Attends and plans certain events for special needs students.
- 10/2021, 06/2023, Mural Club, Weekly after-school meetings to paint murals around the school.
References
Available Upon Request
Extracurricular Activities
Chess Cooking/baking Digital Art Travelling and exploring nature
Timeline
09.2024 - 06.2028
Best Buddies Club
10.2023 - Current
The Hospital for Sick Children Voluneering
08.2023
Cummer Lodge Long-Term Care Home
05.2023 - Current
Program Leader Volunteer
City of Markam
01.2023 - Current
Tutor
Youth Initiative Vancouver
01.2023 - 06.2023
The Hospital for Sick Children Voluneering
08.2022
Chaplaincy Council
06.2022 - Current
Luv Michael
12.2021 - 05.2022
Mural Club
10.2021 - 06.2023
Advocate for Autism Acceptance
Luv Michael
05.2021 - 06.2021
HOSA Club
11.2020 - Current
09.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) -
Queens University
Working towards the IB Diploma and Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
St Robert Catholic High School