Jessica Basa-Patel Email & Phone Number

Cf Sherway Gardens

Interact with visitors and foster their curiosity as a host at the Ontario Science Centre Pop Up at CF Sherway Gardens.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Ran children’s birthday parties for ages 5-9. Provided customer service, ensuring program was up to customer’s standards. Mentored and provided feedback to volunteers and Junior Recreational Program Assistants throughout the program. Led camp rooms (including songs, games) and taught up to 3 hours of science content a day to groups of up to 24 children.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Collaborated with other team members to ensure the success of the program.- Mentored campers and volunteers throughout the program.- Working with children with various disabilites and learning styles.- Engaging in science content, games, icebreakers with children aged 5-12.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Taught science lessons such as DNA extraction to a group of up to 12 youth, aged 10-16.- Made lesson plans, prepapared materials and effectively delivered content to engage the audience. - Facilitated open-ended discussions to encourage curiosity and exploration, allowing participants to ask questions, share observations, and connect scientific concepts to real-world applications.- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment, addressing individual needs and ensuring that all participants felt comfortable and encouraged to actively participate in the learning process.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

-Managed an ice rink which saw up to 300 visitors a session.-Coordinated First Aid and Emergency Response. -Constantly ensured the ice rink was a safe environment and swiftly dealt with any hazards. - Interacted with program participants and ensured their experience was up to standards.-Provided feedback and support on skating skills as requested.

-Through Focus On Youth (TCDSB). -Planned and ran activites for over 60 children. -Mentored campers.-Collaborated with my peers to continually ensure the success of the program.-Aided in supervision.-Worked with children of various learning styles and disabilities.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Life Sciences (Health Sciences Stream) (Co-Op)

Activities and Societies: UTSC Concert Choir, UTSC Student Ambassador

Ontario Secondary School Diploma, 12

Activities and Societies: Music Council - social media executive, Robotics - social media executive, Choir & Jazz Band - Performances.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma, 12

Science enrichment program for up to 36 students per semester at the Ontario Science Centre. Grade 12 credits in chemistry, bio.