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Heesoo Choi

Toronto,Ontario

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Research Assistant

SHaRe Lab at York University
09.2023 - Current
  • Assist literature reviews to support ongoing research and stay informed about developments in the field
  • Contribute to experimental procedures, facilitated equipment setup, and recorded data, demonstrating a keen attention to detail and a commitment to the research process
  • Participate in quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of experimental results
  • Maintain lab cleanliness through diligent adherence to safety protocols and proper handling procedures for all materials used

Agents of Change Coordinator

Calumet and Stong Colleges - York University
09.2023 - Current
  • Advocate for inclusivity, diversity, and social justice within the university community by actively hosting information sessions about the Agents of Change Program to promote awareness
  • Conduct weekly meetings with student leads to review project progress, meticulously documented meeting notes, and systematically organize written materials, ensuring sustained project continuity
  • Manage budgets, secure resources, and coordinate logistics for various programs and events, ensuring efficient and effective use of available resources
  • Work closely with diverse groups, including student organizations, academic departments, and external partners, to build collaborative efforts and maximize the impact of social change initiatives

Academic Peer Support Assistant - YU Start Leader

Office of Student and Academic Services (OSAS)
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided insight and suggestions to support first-year students in making informed decisions to meet their degree requirements successfully
  • Analyzed each student's enrolment and created an email draft addressing any issues by offering suggestions and alternative solutions for an academic advising coordinator
  • Maintained records containing confidential information in such a manner as to protect the documents from unauthorized access, collection, use, or disclosure
  • Used advanced Microsoft Word skills to compose, prepare and edit correspondence
  • Handled incoming phone calls, Zoom calls and emails from new students and provide appropriate advice and suggestions

Peer Mentor Coordinator

The Undergraduate Psychology Student Association (UPSA)
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Developed collaborative relationships with the mentoring team to improve the peer mentoring service
  • Led the peer mentor team with solid listening skills and a positive mindset
  • Actively delegated tasks to peer mentors and ensured they were done promptly
  • Managed and provided a detailed report on the monthly analytics about the total interactions between peer mentors and mentees
  • Observed the mentor's strengths and weaknesses to help them reach their full potential
  • Attended Calumet and Stong Colleges Peer Mentor Committee meetings and actively shared feedback and suggestions

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

York University
Toronto, ON
04.2026

Diploma - International Business

Seneca College
Toronto, ON
08.2017

Volunteering experiences

  • Group Facilitator for Autistic Teens Girl's Group Therapy Sessions, creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment that encourages social interaction, emotional expression, and personal growth, Flourish Health Services, Toronto, Ontario - from January 2024 to Current.
  • Research Assistant Volunteer, volunteering for the project exploring current practices in memory and executive functioning interventions, Desrocher's Laboratory, York University - Current
  • Course Representative, delivering weekly announcements to the classroom, and hosting non-facilitated study sessions for Statistical Methods II, York University, Toronto, Ontario - Summer 2023
  • Yoga Teacher Assistant, assisting the lead teacher by adjusting student's movements throughout the class, Yoga Tree, Toronto, Ontario - July 2016
  • Personal Care Assistant, worked helping children with intellectual disabilities, Ulsan Social Welfare Center, South Korea - 2009 to 2012

Training

  • Advanced Peer Leadership Training (APLT) - March 2023
  • Emerging Leadership Training (ELT) - January 2023
  • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) Training - December 2022
  • Active Bystander Training - September 2022
  • Foundational Peer Leadership Training (FPLT) - August 2022

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Assistant

SHaRe Lab at York University
09.2023 - Current

Agents of Change Coordinator

Calumet and Stong Colleges - York University
09.2023 - Current

Academic Peer Support Assistant - YU Start Leader

Office of Student and Academic Services (OSAS)
05.2023 - 08.2023

Peer Mentor Coordinator

The Undergraduate Psychology Student Association (UPSA)
08.2022 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

York University

Diploma - International Business

Seneca College

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