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Further Education

Summary of qualifications/sketch examples

Summary of qualifications/sketch examples

Note

Please do not copy these examples as Admission Directors will notice similarities with other candidates, and it will negatively impact your application.

Summary of qualifications for CV/résumé

 
  • Diverse academic and industry research experiences with a focus on nanotechnology
  • Understanding and use of research methods in several research environments including wet labs and clean rooms
  • Held NSERC Undergrad Student Research Award in industrial research lab
  • Experience in preparation of technical grant proposals for academia and industry totaling $1 million
  • Proficient with micro/nanoscale imaging using AFM, SEM, and optical microscopy and materials analysis techniques such as XPS, ellipsometry, and various optical spectroscopies
  • Creative and analytical; strong ability to identify and solve challenging technical problems
  • 4+ years of teaching related experience with junior/intermediate students; solid understanding of teaching profession
  • Experience in teaching, planning, classroom management including handling behavioural issues and students with special needs and diverse backgrounds
  • Proven ability to be creative and adaptive to teaching environment / learning styles for both small and large groups of students
  • Leadership skills developed through camp counsellor experiences
  • Able to engage and connect with youth by using new technologies
  • Creative, confident, driven, strong conflict resolution skills
  • Extensive exposure to patients in multiple health care settings: long term care facilities, hospitals, and private practices with focus on occupational therapy settings
  • Exposure to interdisciplinary health teams working with OTs, PTs, RMTs and GPs
  • Aware of changing needs of profession and patients/clients; commitment to providing excellent healthcare
  • Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem - solving abilities displayed in academic/work/volunteer settings
  • Strong interpersonal skills based on foundation of empathy and compassion; proven advocate, educator and emotional maturity

Sketch

 
Treasurer:
  • Reviewed funding requests and co-chaired finance club; drafted comprehensive funding proposals and presented recommendations to members; managed $5000 budget
Physiotherapist Assistant:
  • Shadowed PT in home care settings; modelled proper exercises/stretches for patients; learned about assessments, symptoms and rehab; used empathy/compassion
Leader, Restaurant:
  • Managed team of 5 staff members to ensure proper running of restaurant; trained new staff on food prep/handling/safety
Volunteer, Pharmacy:
  • Accurately counted pills; created blister packs; observed Pharmacist counselling patients with empathy and understanding; collaborated with Pharmacy Techs to ensure smooth running of pharmacy
University of Waterloo

Centre for Career Development