Ricky Li
Toronto,ON
Summary
Motivated and ambitious university student with a strong academic record and a passion for learning. Skilled in critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication. Demonstrated leadership abilities through involvement in extracurricular activities such as school councils and volunteer work. Seeking to leverage my skills and experience to contribute to a dedicated and welcoming workplace.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Green Acres
Markham, ON
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided guidance and support to campers in a safe, encouraging environment.
- Assisted with planning and execution of daily activities for campers.
- Encouraged positive behavior among campers through role modeling and reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated/Communicated with other counselors to coordinate group activities and create fun learning experiences for campers.
- Facilitated team-building exercises among different age groups of campers.
Food Service Worker
Taste of Asia
Markham, ON
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, or automatic debit.
- Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding menu items or special requests.
Elementary School Volunteer
Silver Springs Public School
Toronto, ON
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Organized educational materials for students to use during class.
- Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
- Offered general support to instructors, handed out documents and straightened up classrooms.
- Supported teachers in grading student assignments and tests.
- Assisted teachers with classroom activities such as reading, writing, and math lessons.
Sports Instructor
L'Amoreaux Community Recreation Centre
Toronto, ON
08.2018 - 08.2018
- Designed and facilitated sports activities to promote physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Conducted assessment tests to evaluate skill level of participants prior to program enrollment.
- Provided feedback to athletes in order to improve their skillset.
- Prepared lesson plans that included drills, exercises, and game strategies.
- Built and established lasting relationships using encouragement and personal support.
Summer Day Camp Volunteer
Sally's Music and Art Studio
Toronto, ON
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Provided safe and fun environment for children to participate in activities.
- Organized campers into groups according to age, maturity, and ability levels.
- Supervised campers during recreational activities such as swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips.
- Provided guidance to younger counselors on how to handle difficult situations involving campers.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills when managing large groups of children.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues in order to ensure successful summer program experience for all participants.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON04-2028
High School Diploma -
Sir John A. Macdonald Collegiate Institute
Toronto, ON06-2023
Skills
- Compassionate Communication
- Teamwork/Collaborative
- Adaptive
- Respectful
- Responsible
- Customer Service
Affiliations
- Sports
- Outdoor Exploration
- Fitness
- Journaling
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Professional
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Green Acres
07.2023 - 08.2023
Food Service Worker
Taste of Asia
08.2019 - 08.2019
Elementary School Volunteer
Silver Springs Public School
07.2019 - 08.2019
Sports Instructor
L'Amoreaux Community Recreation Centre
08.2018 - 08.2018
Summer Day Camp Volunteer
Sally's Music and Art Studio
06.2016 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Waterloo
High School Diploma -
Sir John A. Macdonald Collegiate Institute
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