VLAD ZAMRII
TORONTO,CANADA
Summary
Trilingual undergraduate student at the University of Toronto studying English literature, Religious studies, and Cinema studies. Graduated as a professional Firefighter with NFPA 1001, 1002, and 1072 certifications, trained at FESTI. Experienced as a Certified First Aid Instructor, Team Fitness Coach, and Provincial Search and Rescue Team Member. Extensively carrying experience as a tutor, instructor and as a community volunteer. Passionate about the fields of education, youth and community engagement, and eager to pursue further studies in the education domain.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TEAM FITNESS COACH
F45 Training- Vaughan West Location
Vaughan, Canada
07.2025 - Current
- Lead high-energy, functional group training sessions focused on improving strength, endurance, and overall fitness in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
- Demonstrate proper exercise techniques, monitor form, and ensure safe, effective workouts.
- Provide motivation and individualized coaching to help members achieve personal and collective goals.
- Experience in studio management, class instructing for adults as well a youth.
- Experience coaching competitive youth soccer teams in the off season. Motivating and encouraging team work.
GROUND SAR EMERGENCY RESPONDER & ADVENTURESMART INSTRUCTOR
OVERT (Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team)
GTA, Canada
03.2025 - Current
- Participate in ground SAR operations (OPP Basic Searcher Level), including missing person searches and environmental emergencies.
- Collaborate with police and EMS units during search missions and community safety initiatives.
- Assist with environmental hazard responses and public preparedness campaigns.
- Deliver educational AdventureSmart programs on outdoor survival and safety, including Survive Outside, Hug a Tree, and Paddle Smart.
- Conduct public workshops and presentations to increase community safety awareness.
- Trained to deliver presentations to youth groups such as Boy Scout and Girl Guide associations.
FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR
Lifesaver 101- First Aid Training & CPR
Toronto, Canada
01.2025 - Current
- Instruct and certify WSIB-approved lifesaving courses (SFAC, EFAC, CPRC and CPRHCP) using hands-on training and visual aids.
- Promote a safe and engaging learning environment for diverse groups.
- Experience instructing adult classes (public), as well as classes for corporate settings as well as re certification programs for the Durham Region Police Services (DRPS).
- Experience instructing 2 day First Aid High School Courses. Taught at Notre Dame High School and Saint Joan of Arc for groups of 30+ Intermediate to Senior level students.
- Experience in class room management, lesson prep, grading written and practical exams and ensuring participation.
COLUMNIST
"The Observer"- Romanian Canadian Magazine/ "Read The Mike" Magazine -University of Toronto, St. Michael's College
Toronto, Canada
01.2022 - Current
- Write articles for seasonal publications focusing on community, cultural topics, and student perspectives.
- Contribute to expanding readership and enhancing community engagement.
- Wrote articles for yearly events such as TIFF 2025.
AMBULANCE DRIVER / MEDICAL OFFICER
NUPT - Non-Urgent Patient Transport
GTA, Canada
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Operated F-class ambulance, assisted in non-emergency patient transport, and supported patient care. Assisted at some emergency scenes as well.
- Experience using AEDs, oxygen administration, and medical equipment.
- Treated patients of all ages including youth. Providing care and support during medical procedures and appointments.
LANDSCAPER/GREENS CREW
Lambton Golf and Country Club
, Canada
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked with a landscaping team by preserving the golf terrain and renovating new areas of the golf course.
TEACHER- AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Oxford Learning Centre
Vaughan, Canada
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Taught primary up until senior level students the subjects of English, French, and Math.
- Experience in lesson planning, time management, content creation, and using software such as Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience leading 1 on 1 tutoring sessions: working on school assignments or extra curricular work. Also experience small group study sessions- up to 5 students of the same level and subject interest. Experience in grading academic work, assisting in essay writing, creative writing and grammar exercises.
FITNESS & PERFORMANCE AV ASSISTANT
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted in the filming and production of fitness and performance advertisements for the University of Toronto's athletic centres.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - ENGLISH LITERATURE, RELIGION STUDIES AND CINEMA STUDIES
University of Toronto- Saint George Campus
Toronto, Canada12.2025
NFPA 1001, 1002, 1072 FIREFIGHTER TRAINING PROGRAM -
FESTI
Toronto, Canada07.2024
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Carter Academy For The Arts
Toronto, Canada06.2021
Skills
- Public speaking
- Leadership
- Teaching
- Team coordination
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Photoshop
- Procreate
- Lightroom
- Professional photography
- Media creation
- Journalistic and academic writing
- Community safety awareness
Volunteer Experience
- Community Volunteer at Canadian Red Cross, "Meals on Wheels" fundraiser and delivery driver for non-perishable and fresh food meals.
- Teaching Assistant at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts. Assisted in Intermediate and Senior level English classes with lesson planning, classroom management and after school tutoring for the fall 2024 school semester.
- Altar Server/ Youth Group member at Saint George Romanian Orthodox Church. Assisted in community events, youth group fundraisers and altar serving since 2013.
- Camp Music Teacher at the Royal Conservatory of Music. Assisted in teaching the 2018 March Break Camps for both English and French classes.
Awards
- Ontario Scholar Graduate, Graduated with honours in 2021 from Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts.
- Honour Roll, 4 year Honour Roll Recipient at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts.
- Health and Fitness Award, 4 Year recipient of this award at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts.
Certification
- Core French Certificate- June 2021 (Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts).
- First Aid Instructor and Examiner- January 2025 (Life Saver 101)
- Certified Personal Trainer CPT- June 2025 (ISSA)
- Group Personal Training Specialist GPTS- June 2025 (ISSA)
- AdventureSmart Instructor- July 2025 (AdventureSmart BC)
- Stop The Bleed Certificate- July 2025 (Stop The Bleed- OVERT)
- SFAC Instructor and Examiner- February 2023 (The Life Saving Society)
- SFAC+AED- March 2023 (Saint John's Ambulance)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Romanian
Professional
Timeline
TEAM FITNESS COACH
F45 Training- Vaughan West Location
07.2025 - Current
GROUND SAR EMERGENCY RESPONDER & ADVENTURESMART INSTRUCTOR
OVERT (Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team)
03.2025 - Current
FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR
Lifesaver 101- First Aid Training & CPR
01.2025 - Current
AMBULANCE DRIVER / MEDICAL OFFICER
NUPT - Non-Urgent Patient Transport
05.2024 - 10.2024
LANDSCAPER/GREENS CREW
Lambton Golf and Country Club
04.2023 - 09.2023
TEACHER- AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Oxford Learning Centre
03.2022 - 11.2022
COLUMNIST
"The Observer"- Romanian Canadian Magazine/ "Read The Mike" Magazine -University of Toronto, St. Michael's College
01.2022 - Current
FITNESS & PERFORMANCE AV ASSISTANT
University of Toronto
09.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - ENGLISH LITERATURE, RELIGION STUDIES AND CINEMA STUDIES
University of Toronto- Saint George Campus
NFPA 1001, 1002, 1072 FIREFIGHTER TRAINING PROGRAM -
FESTI
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Carter Academy For The Arts