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Safa Qureshi

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Third-year Health Sciences student looking to find research opportunities in the areas of public health and disease outbreaks.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lifesaving and Emergency First Aid Instructor

Kanata Leisure Centre
2023.09 - Current

Taught students elements of water rescue techniques and improved their fitness through lifesaving drills, as well as teaching emergency treatment of various injuries

Swimming Instructor

Kanata Leisure Centre
2023.07 - Current

Taught swimming lessons to students of various age groups by implementing engaging techniques and adapting lesson plans according to class needs

Lifeguard

Kanata Leisure Centre
2023.07 - Current

Ensured swimmer safety by monitoring the pool area and enforcing facility rules

Director of Events

GirlUp UOttawa
2023.09 - Current

Tracking event engagement, coordinating with the PR team to promote events, keeping track of equipment needed for events, and setting up and cleaning up for events

Child and Family Support Volunteer

Roger Neilson House
2023.09 - Current

Engaging in the care and support delivered to pediatric palliative care patients through various activities such as arts and crafts, reading, music, baking, and more.

Volunteer

Let's Talk Science UOttawa
2023.05 - Current

Delivered workshops on various scientific topics to elementary and high school classrooms across Ottawa to increase student interest in science

Kitchen Assistant

Harmer House Adult Outreach Program
2018.11 - 2019.06

Maintained kitchen cleanliness, set up tables, and took orders and served clients

Education

Bachelor of Health Science - Health Science

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
04.2025

Skills

  • Interpersonal and Social Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Writing

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Urdu
Limited Working

Timeline

Lifesaving and Emergency First Aid Instructor

Kanata Leisure Centre
2023.09 - Current

Director of Events

GirlUp UOttawa
2023.09 - Current

Child and Family Support Volunteer

Roger Neilson House
2023.09 - Current

Swimming Instructor

Kanata Leisure Centre
2023.07 - Current

Lifeguard

Kanata Leisure Centre
2023.07 - Current

Volunteer

Let's Talk Science UOttawa
2023.05 - Current

Kitchen Assistant

Harmer House Adult Outreach Program
2018.11 - 2019.06

Bachelor of Health Science - Health Science

University of Ottawa
Safa Qureshi