Tehreem Zahra
Woodbridge,ON
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented biomedical sciences student with a strong passion for clinical and theoretical research as well as healthcare. Seeking a part-time position that offers the opportunity to apply my academic knowledge, critical thinking skills, and dedication to scientific exploration. Eager to work collaboratively with research teams and make meaningful contributions in a laboratory, academic or healthcare environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Receptionist
Filling the Gap Dental Outreach
06.2022 - Current
- Worked closely alongside 3 volunteer dental receptionists, volunteer dental professionals, dental assistants, and administrative staff on a weekly basis.
- Used ABELDent computer software to complete administrative tasks, such as maintaining patient records, billing, filing and effectively managing a high volume of incoming calls, emails, and patient inquiries.
- Interacted with a diverse patient population, respecting cultural differences and language barriers.
- Assisted patients in understanding clinic eligibility criteria, available treatment options, and interpreting new patient documents.
- Contributed to the non-profit clinic's mission of providing emergency dental care to underserved populations in Toronto.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality standards when handling patient records and sensitive information as well as ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and clinic policies.
Winter Camp Counselor
The STEAM Project
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Planned and collaborated among a team of 10 STEM undergraduate camp leaders to lead diverse science activities to educate academically and promote core values for young children between the ages of 5 and 16.
- Learned how to communicate scientific concepts such as gravity and anatomy into workable lesson modules in a way that children can understand.
- Engaged with a wide age range of children, each with different needs and abilities and adapting activities and explanations to suit the age and comprehension level of each group.
- Juggled multiple responsibilities, for example, allocating time for preparation, clean-ups and breaks whilst ensuring activities run on time.
- Led and enforced safety measures, such as proper use of equipment, protective gear, first aid procedures and fire alarm drills.
- Became a mentor and role model for personal and intellectual growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
York University
Toronto, ON04.2025
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
West Humber Collegiate Institute
Toronto, ON06.2021
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Instructional Techniques
- Administrative Organization
- Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
- Analytical Skills
- Laboratory Skills
Certification
SHSM Co-op Training in Customer Service, Project Management and Leadership
Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C with Canadian Red Cross
Student Leadership in Dentistry course at Prosthodontic Associates Centre for Excellence (PACE)
Interests
- Playing tennis
- Figure skating
- Social Media content creation
- Tutoring
Timeline
Winter Camp Counselor
The STEAM Project
01.2023 - 01.2023
Dental Receptionist
Filling the Gap Dental Outreach
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
York University
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
West Humber Collegiate Institute
SHSM Co-op Training in Customer Service, Project Management and Leadership
Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C with Canadian Red Cross
Student Leadership in Dentistry course at Prosthodontic Associates Centre for Excellence (PACE)
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