Wanda Gao
Toronto,ON
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Toronto
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted in data collection and organization for a study investigating neurodevelopmental disorders and behavior.
- Conducted literature reviews to support additional ongoing research projects.
- Prepared research materials and presentations for team meetings.
- Maintained a database of all research activities conducted during each project.
Research Assistant
The Centre for Multimodal Sensorimotor and Pain Research
Toronto
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted in data collection for research trial investigating how endocannabinoids modulate pain and placebo effects
- Participated in lab meetings to discuss progress and review recent literature
- Assisted in participant recruitment and scheduling
Crisis Line Volunteer
Kids Help Phone
Toronto
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Responded promptly and appropriately to emergency calls as needed within established guidelines
- Deescalated life-threatening situations
- Facilitated communication between callers and appropriate community resources
- Utilized effective time management skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Membership Support Assistant
Better Living Health and Community Services
Toronto
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Planned, organized, and developed meaningful activities/projects/classes for seniors
- Created posters, infographics, and online advertisements for the community
- Analyzed feedback from clients regarding their experience with the company's products and services
Recreational Therapy Assistant Volunteer
Better Living Health and Community Services
Toronto
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed a program to increase physical activity for clients with special needs
- Maintained records on all therapeutic interventions conducted with patients
- Monitored patient progress toward therapeutic goals and objectives
- Created engaging lesson plans that incorporated games into learning activities
Education
HBSc - Neuroscience, Psychology, Immunology
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario05.2026
Skills
- Strong organization
- Proficient in Word
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in REDCap
- Time management
- Flexibility with schedule
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Conducting literature reviews
Timeline
Research Assistant
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
05.2025 - 09.2025
Research Assistant
The Centre for Multimodal Sensorimotor and Pain Research
04.2024 - 11.2024
Crisis Line Volunteer
Kids Help Phone
12.2022 - 01.2024
Membership Support Assistant
Better Living Health and Community Services
10.2022 - 05.2023
Recreational Therapy Assistant Volunteer
Better Living Health and Community Services
10.2022 - 05.2023
HBSc - Neuroscience, Psychology, Immunology
University of Toronto