Gowsith Saravanakumar
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
I am seeking challenging opportunities where I can fully utilize my skills to make a difference in society. I want to be placed in a competitive environment so that I can grow professionally and personally. With my hard work, perseverance, and dedication, I believe that I can help the organization meet and surpass its goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Edmonton's Food Bank
06.2024 - Current
- Validated and checked all non-perishable donations for any damages or defects.
- Organized and stored donations for them to be brought to the hamper line or agency row.
- Repackaged food items into family sized portions for them to distributed.
- Prepared food hampers according to dietary and special requests.
Youth Council Member
Council of India Societies of Edmonton
06.2024 - Current
- Organized community events that promoted Indian culture and traditions.
- Working together with local organizations to promote Indian heritage among younger generations.
Assistant Teacher Volunteer
Sung Lee Taekwondo
10.2023 - Current
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered mutual respect and collaboration among students.
- Served as a mentor to new students, providing guidance throughout their onboarding process.
- Provided one-on-one support to students struggling with defensive mechanics, resulting in significant improvement in their performance.
- Taught new movements and offensive skills for students under the guidance of senior instructors.
- Planned, prepared, and provided group warmup drills to the class
Volunteer
Young Engineers
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Using Lego bricks to teach children various STEM concepts.
- Organizing and executing countless hands-on activities for the student
- Checking and preparing materials prior to the start of camp
- Overseeing operations and making sure all the activities are running smoothly
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment for the students
Education
Grade 9 Completion -
Grandview Heights School
07.2024
Skills
- Kindhearted
- Ambitious
- Compassionate
- Dedicated
- Mature and able to work with minimal supervision
- Great communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Patient
- Positive Attitude
- Organized and Efficient
Accomplishments
- 12/2023, 2x Winner for Best Pattern in Taekwondo
- 12/2023, 1st place in Polar Cup (Soccer)
Extracurricular Activities
Soccer
- Playing in Tier 1 for Scottish United
Taekwondo
- Using a variety of movements and exercises to practice the art of taekwondo. Currently working towards a blue belt
Swimming
- Currently working towards to become a lifeguard
Extra-Curricular Math
- Working towards completing the AMC Learning
- Sharpen current Math skills
- Working ahead in the Alberta Math Curriculum
Hobbies and Interests
- Soccer
- Hanging out with friends and family
- Teaching
- Taekwondo
- Swimming
Languages
French
Limited Working
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Bronze Star Completion
- Bronze Medallion Completion
- Bronze Cross Completion
Hobbies
- Teaching
- Reading
- Soccer
- Taekwondo
- Swimming
- Community Activities
References
Philip Ho
- Math Teacher
- Grandview Heights School
- 780-434-1502
- philip.ho@epsb.ca
Leslie Heinsen
- Science Teacher
- Grandview Heights School
- 780-434-1502
- leslie.heinsen@epsb.ca
Timeline
Volunteer
Young Engineers
07.2024 - 08.2024
Volunteer
Edmonton's Food Bank
06.2024 - Current
Youth Council Member
Council of India Societies of Edmonton
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Teacher Volunteer
Sung Lee Taekwondo
10.2023 - Current
Grade 9 Completion -
Grandview Heights School
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