Yazharet Hernandez Godinez

• Documented real-time patient histories, exams, diagnostic findings, and treatment plans live and directly in the EMR with high level accuracy
• Supported physician workflow by organizing charts, updating records, and maintaining confidentiality standards.

• conducted individualized in-home academic instruction and developmental support for children with high-support autism and other special needs, applying observational behavioral techniques, adaptive communication strategies, and structured learning plans.

• STEAM Engine Virtual- Introduce students between ages 9-13 into coding, graphic design and 3D modeling
• NEXUS/ GameDEV- Prepare high school students with post-secondary skills in addition to teaching machine-learning and coding
• Supported planning and delivery of middle- and high-school STEM programs while managing program payments, registration, and enrollment tracking.
• Assisted in automating key operational workflows, including communications, registration systems, and enrollment processes.

• Provide one-on-one and online tutoring in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Math, Literature, French & Spanish.
• Prepare students for IB, AP, SAT, ACT, TOEFL and high-school exams.

• Managed reservations, high-volume guest flow, and seating logistics during peak hours.
• Assisted with major event coordination including High Holiday feasts and private functions.

Riverside Secondary School — IB Diploma (2017–2021)
Ontario Scholar | 3.8 unweighted GPA, 90+ average

• Recipient of Ontario Scholar Award, 2021
• Schulich Leader Nominee Nationwide, 2021
• Academic Honor Roll
• IB Distinction, Psychology

Canada's National Ballet School

Professional Training Program
Dec 2021 – Apr 2023

Completed University Coursework

• Molecular Genetics, Cell Biology, Organic Chemistry, Biotechnology, Calculus, Psychology, Research Methods
• Academic Interests: molecular oncology, neuroscience, regenerative biology

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

SYNERGY 2025 – University of Toronto Cancer Research Conference (Poster Presenter)

• Molecular Oncology Project on "Hippo Signaling to Immune Evasion: YAP/TAZ as a Therapeutic Target in Cancer”

SciMed In Action – Medical Case Competition (Finalist) University of Toronto, 2025

• Co-developed a computational model predicting high-risk viral strain emergence using Bayesian inference and H1N1 mutation data. Delivered in an 8-hour moderated environment and live presentation with multi-round judging.

Wellspring Experiential Learning Cancer Project - HMB201, University of Toronto, 2025 (Evidence Synthesis Researcher)

• Reviewed evidence on BRCA carriers, patient education, and psychosocial support for Wellspring.
• Contributed to multidisciplinary analyses on nutrition, cancer, and micro-biome related mechanisms to guide program development.

EXTRACURRICULARS

• Human Biology Student Union (Mentor), 2024–2025
• Global Health Students' Association (Member), 2024–2025
• Fundamental Genetics Student Association (Researcher), 2024–2025

HOBBIES

• Performance and visual arts
• Drumming
• Fashion, aesthetics, creative direction
• Political science, ethics and cultural documentaries
• Medical anthropology and advocacy