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Sydney Toffa

Montreal,Canada

Summary

I am French-Togolese-American, born and raised in Denver, Colorado and Paris, France. I am passionate about the brain and its many enigmatic elements. I am currently in my final year at McGill University in Montreal, Canada pursuing a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree. I am majoring in Cognitive Science, an interdisciplinary field covering topics from psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, computer science, and philosophy. I am fascinated by the mind and its intersection with technology. I plan on pursuing a career that uses tech to make knowledge more accessible.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Multimodal Interaction Lab
07.2024 - Current
  • Research assistant in planning and conducting usability testing for a VR audio-visual public space simulator designed for professionals of the built environment.
  • Developed and modified R scripts to analyze user log data, providing actionable insights for use of the prototype.
  • Participant in weekly lab meetings, contributing to discussions on sound in the environment.

Volunteer

International Buddy Program
08.2022 - Current
  • Provide academic, social, and cultural support to incoming international students. Serving as a mentor and friend to facilitate the transition into a new environment.

Translator

Équipe Renard
05.2023 - 02.2024
  • Translated learning modules from French to English
  • Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation, while also applying cultural understanding to interpret nuanced meanings
  • Revitalized PowerPoint designs for enhanced visual appeal.

VP External

Multi-Ethnic Student Alliance
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Vice-president external for a student association at McGill University promoting inclusivity and awareness of cultural diversity.

Leader

Frosh
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Organized and led events for Freshman Orientation. Supervised activities for a group of thirty freshman students including team-bonding, campus tours, and social outings.

Research Assistant

Systems Neuroscience and AI Lab
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Participated in NeuroAI research investigating visual perceptual learning in humans and artificial neural networks
  • Proficiently utilized the PsychoPy platform to design and implement psychovisual experiments using python programming
  • Actively contributed insights in weekly journal lab meetings.

UX Research Intern

Rondivoo
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Analyzed the qualitative and quantitative aspects of user experience to further the design of a student engagement app.

Retail Sales Associate

Nordstroms
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted customers in all aspects of apparel shopping (fitting rooms, checking out, locating items, maintenance of a cleanly floor and merchandising display).

Volunteer Transcriptionist

TEDx
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Transcribed and translated TEDx media content into French, English, or Spanish.

Employee

Chilgogi Korean BBQ
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Worked in multiple facets of a fast food restaurant (cashier, cook, waitress, merchandiser, physical laborer).

Volunteer

El Sistema
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Assisted in teaching roles including choir accompanist, orchestra assistant, music theory teacher, recess supervisor, and fundraiser organizer.

Education

Bachelor of Arts And Science - Honours Cognitive Science

McGill University
Montreal, QC
05.2025

Skills

  • Effective Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Skillful Communication
  • Strong Leadership
  • Innovative
  • Detail-oriented
  • Trilingual
  • Driven

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Music composition

  • Compose original music inspired by film scores. Currently composing music for animated reels.
  • Created and manage a collaborative Instagram page to showcase and promote these animated shorts.

Timeline

Research Assistant

Multimodal Interaction Lab
07.2024 - Current

Leader

Frosh
08.2023 - 09.2023

Translator

Équipe Renard
05.2023 - 02.2024

Research Assistant

Systems Neuroscience and AI Lab
05.2023 - 08.2023

Volunteer

International Buddy Program
08.2022 - Current

VP External

Multi-Ethnic Student Alliance
08.2022 - 01.2024

UX Research Intern

Rondivoo
05.2022 - 08.2022

Retail Sales Associate

Nordstroms
05.2022 - 08.2022

Volunteer Transcriptionist

TEDx
11.2020 - 04.2021

Employee

Chilgogi Korean BBQ
06.2020 - 08.2020

Volunteer

El Sistema
01.2020 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts And Science - Honours Cognitive Science

McGill University

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