EMMA TAM
Ottawa
Summary
Skilled multitasker with excellent work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach, fast learner. Excellent communication and coordination skills demonstrated through previous teaching and volunteer experience. Prior involvement in medical settings. Compassionate, disciplined, and committed to learning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Panama Eye Center
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Worked over the summer at an ophthalmology clinic.
- Tended to patients using technologies such as iTrace wave front analysis machines that provide a full visual function of a patient's eye and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) machines to recognize any issues in the macula, retina, blood vessels, or optic nerves of the patients.
- Shadowed accomplished surgeons in the field.
- Helped at reception with checking out patients, sorting and organizing files and reports, making appointments, and logging payments.
Intern
Pro Physio & Sport Medicine Centres Cedarview
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked over the summer at a physiotherapy clinic.
- Provided help to patients through cupping and preparing and applying heating pads.
- Assisted with post-concussion and vertigo therapy.
- Used ultrasound physical therapy to help patients with pain and tissue injuries.
- Aided in communication between physiotherapists and Spanish speaking patients.
- Maintained the work environment by cleaning, laundering towels, sheets, and patient gowns, keeping lotion and ultrasound gel bottles filled, and sanitizing used beds and machines.
Volunteer
AIP4Paws
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Worked in animal shelters cleaning, feeding, and assisting in medical check-ups for the animals.
- Organized and assisted with numerous activities and special events.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information regarding AIP4Paws to others.
- Encouraged donations by supporting community fundraising events or campaigns.
Assistant Teacher
Academia De Danzas Steps
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Was an assistant teacher at my ballet academy which I have attended since I was three years old and represented competitively nationally and internationally since I was eight years old.
- Performed in and assisted backstage with the academy's annual production with a cast of 700 dancers.
- Helped with the younger classes, especially during preparation for the end of year performances.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing breaks.
- Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons, and preparing classroom materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON01-2028
High School Diploma -
Ashbury College
Ottawa, ON06-2024
Academia Interamericana De Panamá
Panama City, Panama12-2019
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Medical Equipment Operation
Timeline
Intern
Panama Eye Center
07.2023 - 07.2023
Intern
Pro Physio & Sport Medicine Centres Cedarview
06.2023 - 06.2023
Volunteer
AIP4Paws
03.2018 - 12.2019
Assistant Teacher
Academia De Danzas Steps
09.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Ottawa
High School Diploma -
Ashbury College
Academia Interamericana De Panamá
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