- Animal Enthusiast
- Food Enthusiast: Enjoy researching food ingredients, nutrition, and experimenting with new recipes from diverse cuisines
- Outdoor Activities: Love hiking, cycling, and exploring nature to stay active and rejuvenated
- Personal Development: Interested in reading books on psychology, culture, and self-improvement to expand knowledge and skills
Catherine Zhang
Oshawa,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Dental Assistant with hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administration. Experienced in building positive relationships with patients and coworkers. Detail-oriented and quick to adapt, with a background in psychology and linguistics that enhances communication and patient care. Focused on delivering excellent support to dental teams and ensuring patient satisfaction.
Detail-oriented psychology student with joint honors in psychology and linguistics. Experienced in addressing complex problems and managing sensitive situations with diplomacy and professionalism. Proficient in communication, organization, and the application of enterprise management skills. Dedicated to promoting student success and enhancing community well-being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
June
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintenance of Asepsis.
- Pre-Arranges instruments on the tray for use.
- Transfer of Instruments and Materials
- Maintains client comfort and operative visibility.
- Exposure Bw and Processing of Radiographs
- Respects and works cooperatively with team members.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and self-starting behavior.
- Assists with tasks when not occupied
- Maintains confidentiality in the dental office.
- Adheres to PIPEDA guidelines.
- Attendance and Punctuality
- Highly Efficient
Center for Study Overseas Summer Session
CSO
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Be familiar with the school's transfer credit policy, and answer questions related to summer school transfer credit for students who have doubts, including course selection and certification, and publicize the advantages of summer school. (Students who do not know will give all-round training);
- Actively assist students to complete the credit transfer work of the university, collect the latest credit transfer policies of the university, give timely feedback and give reasonable suggestions.
Education
College - Dental Assisting
Durham College
Oshawa, ON01-2025
Joint Honors BA in Psychology And Linguistics - Psychology And Linguistics
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON06.2023
Skills
- Organization and Time management
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Sterilization techniques
- Responsible
- Interpersonal Communication
- Self-motivated professional
- Personalized learning plans
- Instrument preparation
- Exam room setups
- Dental terminology
- Chairside assistance
- Dental procedure preparation
Volunteer
With widespread anxiety across our community there is an increased need for mental health support and connection. United Way Waterloo Region Communities funds a broad range of services aimed at strengthening support networks to reduce social isolation.
Interests
Timeline
Intern
June
01.2025 - 01.2025
Center for Study Overseas Summer Session
CSO
04.2021 - 04.2022
College - Dental Assisting
Durham College
Joint Honors BA in Psychology And Linguistics - Psychology And Linguistics
University of Ottawa
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