ISHAN BISWAS

Highly motivated and community-focused high school student with 200+ verified volunteer hours and a strong record of leadership, initiative, and public-facing service. Experienced working with seniors, children, youth, and vulnerable populations across multiple community programs in a Neighborhood Improvement Area (Crescent Town, East York). Demonstrates discipline, accountability, and strong communication skills developed through tutoring, sports, martial arts, and civic engagements. Actively seeking to contribute to and learn from the Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI) while building real-world public service experience.

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence — Google Career Certificates (2025)
• Worker Health & Safety Awareness in 4 Steps — Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour (2026)
• Business Case for Workplace Wellness — Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) (2026)
• Orientation to Health and Safety in the Workplace — CCOHS (2026)
• Workplace Safety & Prevention Fundamentals — Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) (2026)
• Safety in the Workplace — SafetyCulture Training (2026)

• Karate (3 years, 2021–2024) — developed discipline, self-control, respect, and perseverance
• School sports teams: Badminton, Volleyball, Track & Field, Soccer, Basketball
• Finalist — Inter-School Badminton Tournament (Grade 7, 2023)

• Strong background in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)
• Member — Fluids Hydraulics/Robotics Team (Grade 7, 2022–2023)
  Collaborated in a team-based robotics and engineering environment
  Applied engineering design, testing, iteration, and problem-solving
• Experience designing and building structures using limited materials, requiring:
  Precise measurement and planning
  Logical problem-solving under constraints
  Adaptability, creativity, and time management
• Coding and logical reasoning experience using: Python, Lua, Scratch

Founder and Team Lead - Student-Led Food Redistribution Program
Toronto (Scarborough & Downtown) | 2025–2026

• Initiated and led a student-run food redistribution initiative
• Collected, organized, and distributed 50+ non-perishable food items
• Provided direct support to homeless individuals and community members in need
• Coordinated volunteers and distribution logistics

Teen Council Member - Toronto Public Library
Toronto, ON | 2025–2026

• Collaborated on youth-led events, case study competitions, and hackathons

Finance Secretary - Bangladesh Canada Hindu Mandir (BCHM)
Toronto, ON | 2022–2024

• Managed budgeting support and financial records for cultural programs
• Assisted with funding coordination and expense tracking

Valedictorian - Middle School (2024)

• 200+ verified volunteer hours across community service, youth programs, and civic initiatives
• Academic Excellence Awards — awarded over multiple consecutive years
• UCMAS Mental Math Champion, earning multiple medals and trophies through competitive mental mathematics
• 3rd Place Internationally in a Guinness World Record–recognized global competition (2018)
• Scarborough Math Olympics Participant (2023), representing school in regional mathematics competition
• EQAO Level 4 (Highest Standard) in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics
• Responsibility Award and Fairness Award for leadership, integrity, and positive school citizenship
• 1st Place — Elocution Competition (BCHM, 2023), demonstrating public speaking and communication excellence
• 1st & 2nd Place — Art Competitions (BCHM, 2017–2018) for creativity and technical skill

• Eligible to work in Canada
• Available for hybrid (in-person & virtual) work
• Able to work day shifts, after school, and weekends
• Meets all Youth in Policing Initiative eligibility requirements