LISA DAVID(416) 912-3887 | lisamd@my.yorku.ca | linkedin.com/in/lisamd

ProfileA hard-working and detail-oriented student currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Science.

Work Experience
Dance Instructor – York University Athletics and Recreation
May 2023 – Present•
Currently teaching and choreographing weekly ballroom dance classes for students and staff at York University
Highschool Tutor – York Region District School BoardSummer Semester 2022•
Helped students with highschool-level math, science, and English courses while tracking their progress•
Organized lesson plans, made goals for each student, and successfully reached those goals•
Communicated effectively with students and staff to problem-solve

Volunteer Experience
Molecular Biology Research Assistant – The Kovinich Lab at York University
Sept. 2023 – Present•
Currently assisting Dr. Nikola Kovinich in the laboratory with his research in phytoalexin gene regulatory networks•
Currently learning a variety of molecular biology laboratory techniques such as qPCR, gateway cloning, bacterialtransformations, etc.

Extracurricular Positions
Chief of Operations – York Lions Dance Club
Jul. 2023 – Present•
Currently working with the club president to make sure YLDC runs smoothly—a student organization that offers affordable
weekly dance classes and events for students at York University•
My responsibilities include hiring club executives, managing the operations and finance teams, coordinating the danceschedule, booking studio and event spaces, and helping with all club activities
Dance Instructor – York Lions Dance Club
Sept. 2022 – Apr. 2023•
Choreographed and taught engaging ballroom dance classes for York University students on a weekly basis
External Ambassador – Women Empowerment Club
Sept. 2022 – Apr. 2023
•Communicated with companies, such as Cetaphil, to form successful collaborations with the Women Empowerment Club•
Started a project about women’s health for which I conducted an interview and helped create infographics to bring awarenessto under-researched women’s health issues, such as endometriosis and PCOS
Orientation Leader – Faculty of Science at York University
Aug. 2022 – Sept. 2022•
Worked with other leaders to organize and participate in orientation events for incoming first-year students in the Faculty ofScience at York University•Acted as a mentor for the students, both informing and encouraging themEducationYork University
Sept. 2021 – Apr. 2025•
Pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science•
Currently holding a 4.0 GPA, 2x member of the President’s Honour Roll and Dean’s List
Tommy Douglas Secondary School
Sept. 2017 – June 2021•
High School Diploma, graduated with honours and multiple math, science, and English subject awards

Honours and Awards
President’s Honour Roll
2021 – 2023•
Earned during both my first and second year of university—awarded to a very select group of students who achieved a 4.0average
Governor General’s Academic Medal
2020 – 2021
•Earned at the high school level, awarded to the student graduating with the highest average across all fouryears
Piano, Karate, and Dance Awards
2012 – 2020•
Multiple awards for ballroom dancing, piano, and karate competitions earned through discipline and self-regulation•Achieved Level 8 RCM in classical piano, Pre-Champ Level in ballroom dancing, and earned a second-degree black belt inShotokan Karate