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Safa Usman

Kingston,Ontario

Summary

Health sciences student with strong research experience and a published scoping review in a peer-reviewed journal. Co-author of three manuscripts under review and 2nd place winner at the 2023 HOSA National and International competition. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, creative writing, and effective communication.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Tutor and Mentor

Mathnasium
09.2021 - Current
  • Used rubric to assess student progress and demonstrated effective teaching skills to students
  • Explained course material and had students perform multiple assignments, quizzes, and exams
  • Developed and implemented curriculum for independent study course and delivered courses to 20+ students daily.

Dental Receptionist

Durham Periodontics
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Coordinated and handled incoming calls from 50+ customers daily
  • Performed appointment scheduling and updates for all new clients
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of company policies and procedures and provided high-level customer service training to new employees.

Cashier

No Frills
06.2020 - 02.2021
  • Communicated with customers daily, provided friendly and courteous service, and answered questions
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of store merchandise and gained extensive knowledge of new and nontraditional product lines
  • Used complete cash receipt system to track daily sales and inventory
  • Operated POS cash register, handling average of 200+ transactions daily, and counted money in cash drawers to ensure accuracy.

Tutor

Usman Tutoring
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • Collaborated effectively with parents to indicate their child's performance
  • Invest in student's well-being, health, and safety (physically, socially, and emotionally)
  • Contribute to student learning, growth, and advancement
  • Demonstrate academic competence in subject areas and ability to build curriculum.

House President

Queens University
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in recruitment and selection of student leaders.
  • Helped develop and implement programs to foster community growth and development.
  • Responded to student inquiries and concerns, offering support and guidance.
  • Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.

Dental Assistant

Durham Periodontics
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • Received positive feedback from patients for quality of cleaning and engaging communication
  • Provided excellent customer service in dental office
  • Communicated with patients to schedule appointments and identify dental needs, increasing patient compliance in teeth cleaning by 20+ each day.

Childcare Supervisor

Ledbury Park
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Monitored health of children with special needs and provided care on daily basis
  • Monitored and reported to school health and safety of children
  • Monitored children for emotional and behavioral problems
  • Trained new employees in childcare responsibilities, and developed and implemented in-house training program.

Education

Health Sciences -

Queens University
Kingston, Ontario
04.2026

High School - undefined

Havergal College
Toronto, Ontario
06.2022

Accomplishments

  • Authored 3 manuscripts currently under peer review for publication.
  • Published a scoping review: “Treatment Outcomes in Erythema Annulare Centrifugum: A Systematic Review” in the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery (2024).
  • Playwright and creator: Wrote and copyrighted the original script "Here Comes Margaret Claus", produced by Les Zinspirées and Le Théâtre français de Toronto
  • 2nd Place Winner: Achieved 2nd place in the 2023 HOSA National and International competition.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Latin
Limited Working

Awards

  • Academic Award for English Literature (2022)
  • Academic Award for French (2021)
  • 'Les Zinspirees' Scriptwriting Contest (2021-2022)
  • French Speech Competition (2020)
  • RCM Award for Piano Excellence (2018-2019)

Timeline

House President

Queens University
08.2024 - Current

Dental Receptionist

Durham Periodontics
06.2022 - 09.2022

Tutor and Mentor

Mathnasium
09.2021 - Current

Cashier

No Frills
06.2020 - 02.2021

Dental Assistant

Durham Periodontics
06.2019 - 09.2019

Childcare Supervisor

Ledbury Park
05.2019 - 08.2019

Tutor

Usman Tutoring
09.2018 - 09.2020

Health Sciences -

Queens University

High School - undefined

Havergal College

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