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Laavanya Joshi
University Student
Markham,Ontario
Summary
Dedicated, responsible, and dynamic individual passionate about science and global development, with prior experience in scientific research, leading youth and collaborative work.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Undergraduate Researcher - Yakimowski Lab
Queen's University
05.2024 - Current
- Communicated effectively with faculty members regarding progress updates and potential roadblocks, facilitating timely solutions.
- Utilized statistical software to analyze data, ensuring accurate results and informed conclusions.
- Improved experimental design through critical evaluation of existing methodologies.
- Participated in team meetings and presented research updates to faculty members and peers, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Lab Assistant for the Global Daphnia Project
Queen's University, Biology Department
5 2023 - 8 2023
- Applied microscopy skills to study zooplankton samples
- Lead several literature reviews, becoming well-versed in scientific communication
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis, based on appropriate lab protocol
Camp Counsellor
City of Markham
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Lead games and activities in sports, crafts, etc.
- Monitored swim tests and was responsible for children in the pool
- Prepared plays and dances for children
- Occasionally lead other counsellors
- Worked at sign-in/out & before/after-care
Aquatics Instructor
City of Markham
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Taught toddlers, children, and youth of varying proficiencies swimming skills
- Wrote report cards
- Substituted for other instructors' shifts
Newspaper Carrier
Metroland Media | Markham Economist and Sun
07.2016 - 08.2021
- Organized hundreds of flyers and newspapers
- Followed weekly delivery schedule for a maximum of 100 houses
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology Major, English Minor
Queen's University
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Milliken Mills High School - IB Program
09.2017 - 06.2021
Elementary School Diploma -
Mount Joy Public School
10.2011 - 06.2017
Skills
Leadership
Writing
Coding with R
Collaboration
Organization
Detail-oriented
Certification
Fundamentals of Predictive Project Management - PMI®
Accomplishments
- Studied Bharatanatyam for over a decade
- Completed thesis on Globalizing Indian Art
- Performed in yearly shows, in groups and solo
Teacher's Grade Certificate in Bharatanatyam (Dec 2020)
Publications
The Forest Secret - A short story currently available in the Markham Public Libraries
References
Available upon request
Software
Google Workplace
R
Tableau?????????
Timeline
Undergraduate Researcher - Yakimowski Lab
Queen's University
05.2024 - Current
Google Analytics Career Certificate
05-2024
Fundamentals of Predictive Project Management - PMI®
01-2024
Camp Counsellor
City of Markham
06.2022 - 01.2023
Standard First Aid - Life Saving Society
05-2022
Aquatics Instructor
City of Markham
09.2019 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Milliken Mills High School - IB Program
09.2017 - 06.2021
Newspaper Carrier
Metroland Media | Markham Economist and Sun
07.2016 - 08.2021
Elementary School Diploma -
Mount Joy Public School
10.2011 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology Major, English Minor
Queen's University
05.2001 -
Lab Assistant for the Global Daphnia Project
Queen's University, Biology Department
5 2023 - 8 2023
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