Highlights
• One-on-one ESL tutoring for children and adults across multiple proficiency levels
• Lesson planning focused on speaking, listening, vocabulary, and confidence-building
• Academic writing support and editing for ESL and postsecondary learners
• Strong written communication skills with experience in blogging, editing, and creative writing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, research, and document revision
Education
Honors Bachelor of Arts Fall 2021-Fall 2025
University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, ON
• Double Major in English and Creative Writing
• Cumulative GPA of 3.45 out of 4
• University of Toronto Scarborough Dean’s List Fall 2023 – Winter 2024
Certifications
TEFL Certificate (120 hours) December 2025
TEFL.org
Relevant Experience
English Tutor April 2026 – Present
Preply
• Deliver one-on-one English lessons to children and adults across varying proficiency levels
• Design engaging lessons focused on speaking, listening, vocabulary development, and everyday communication
• Use interactive activities, visual prompts, and discussion-based exercises to reinforce learning and build student confidence
• Adapt teaching methods to student learning styles, goals, and language needs
Volunteer Literacy Tutor May 2026 – Present
Toronto Public Library – Leading to Reading
• Meet weekly with my assigned child at the library to support the development of their reading and writing skills
• Encourage reading through shared reading activities, literacy-based games, and guided exercises designed to improve comprehension, vocabulary, and confidence, while monitoring the child’s ongoing progress
Support Services Officer September 2018 – Present
Seneca Polytechnic
• Supported over 500 international students with academic, administrative, and language-related guidance in a postsecondary environment
• Explained complex policies and procedures clearly to non-native English speakers
• Facilitated orientations and delivered one-on-one support, strengthening communication and interpersonal skills
• Assisted students with academic writing, presentations, and study strategies
Blog Writer July 2023 – Present
Durham Region International Film Festival (DRIFF)
• Research and prepare interview questions tailored to alumni backgrounds and audience interest
• Conduct professional interviews and synthesize responses into clear, engaging blog articles
• Write and revise content to meet organizational tone and publication standards
Editor September 2022 – September 2023
Students of Literature and Film (SELF), University of Toronto Scarborough
• Edited articles written by student contributors, providing feedback on clarity, structure, and style
• Maintained communication with contributors throughout the revision process for magazines and workshops
• Supported publication logistics and assisted with layout and design for print issue
Projects and Publications
• Completed a book-length fiction manuscript under faculty supervision as part of an independent studies course
• Published poems and essays in journals and online platforms including Wingless Dreamer, KELP, and DRIFF blogs
• Presented nonfiction work at the English Undergraduate Conference, University of Toronto Scarborough
