Navya Gadhiraju
Vancouver,BC
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard
City Of Vancouver - Board Of Parks And Recreation
07.2023 - Current
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
Swim Instructor
Pedalheads
05.2022 - Current
- Enhanced student swimming abilities through the development and implementation of personalized lesson plans.
- Taught Rookie, Ranger, and Star courses (Introduction to CPR training, Lifesaving drills, Victim simulation, and Ladder approach)
Junior Instructor
UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked in teaching and involving students in early STEM education.
- Explain a variety of STEM subjects to youth and nurture a deeper understanding and appreciation for technology and innovation.
- Led extracurricular activities such as clubs or tutoring sessions, deepening students'' connections to course material outside of the classroom setting.
- Utilized various forms of technology in instruction to enhance engagement and facilitate understanding of complex concepts.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive and respectful learning environment.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through the use of engaging problem-solving activities.
Ski Instructor
Grouse Mountain Lodge
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Increased student satisfaction and retention rates by providing individual attention, support, and constructive feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering -
University of Victoria
Victoria, BCEnrichment Program
Prince of Wales Mini School
Vancouver06.2024
Skills
Applications of mathematical and technical course training
Time management
Engineering design competencies
Continuous learning and strategic thinking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Verbal and Written Communication
Projects
Introba Passive Building Prototype Project with UVic WEST:
- Designing a prototype structure involving climate-adapted passive building strategies
- Technical and tools training
- Energy modelling and real world energy testing
- CAD (Computer-aided design)
- Public speaking and networking
- Teamwork, communication, and project management
- minimize external energy outputs needed to maintain comfort
- Working with Introba; a company involved with transforming the environment via designing living systems that are smart, resiliant and adapted to meet the demand of the future
Certification
- UVic Entrance Scholarship
- Women in Engineering and Computer Science Entrance Scholarship
- WHIMIS
- Ethics Bowl National Finalist
- WSI, National Lifeguard
- CSIA Level 1
- Standard First Aid + EFA + CPR-C/Bronze Cross/Bronze Medallion
Volunteer experience
- Christiannes Lyceum of Literature and art
- UBC Geering up STEM camps
- Feminism Club President
- Bike camp Junior Instructor
- LIT Ski instructor
Activities and Interests
- Athletics; Skiing, swimming, and hiking
- Creating; Foldable bed table out of wood, jewelry, card making
Timeline
Lifeguard
City Of Vancouver - Board Of Parks And Recreation
07.2023 - Current
Swim Instructor
Pedalheads
05.2022 - Current
Junior Instructor
UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach
05.2022 - 01.2023
Ski Instructor
Grouse Mountain Lodge
12.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Engineering -
University of Victoria
Enrichment Program
Prince of Wales Mini School
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