Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Prathicksha Venkatesan

Prathicksha Venkatesan

Unley Park,Australia

Summary

Approachable and self-motivated university student with excellent writing and communication skills. Can interact and promote engaging conversations with a broad range of age groups. Strong work ethic and quick to pick up new skills. Values punctuality and professionalism.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tutor

Pre-Uni New College Adelaide
02.2023 - Current
  • Current permanent position as a Year 8 teacher
  • Teach Maths, Science and English to classes of up to 20 students
  • Actively engage each individual
  • Keen interest in seeing each student's 'light-bulb' moment
  • Find ample satisfaction and joy in teaching
  • Part of a busy, dynamic work environment and maintain strong relationships with colleagues
  • Enjoy working with children and watching how they learn

Aged Care Volunteer

Umoona Aboriginal Aged Care
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted the elders with their movements and assisted the nurses and carers with simple tasks such as laundry
  • Made tea for the elders and engaged in frequent conversations, listening to their life stories
  • Supported staff with clerical work and other office tasks.

Waitress

Vino's Indian Dhaba
12.2019 - 01.2020
  • Worked as a phone call receiver, receiving meal orders
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.

After-school Tutor

Student To Student Program
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Taught a disadvantaged child over-the-phone, how to read by hearing him read a book and correcting any slips and mispronunciations.

Education

Bachelor of Medical Studies, Doctor of Medicine -

The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA

High School Diploma (SACE) -

Walford Anglican School for Girls
Hyde Park, SA
01.2022

VET Certificate III in Business -

Queensford College
Adelaide, SA
01.2020

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Creative thinking
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Excellent English literacy skills

Certification

  • Mental Health First Aid Certificate, MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID AUSTRALIA, 2023
  • Hand Hygiene Certificate, Hand Hygiene Student Health Practitioners Online Learning Module, 2023
  • VET Certificate III in Business, Queensford College, 2020
  • Department of Human Services Working with Children Check (Unique ID: SRN 1190-1127)
  • The Global Health Network ICH Good Clinical Practice Certificate

Accomplishments

  • Oliphant Science Awards Scientific Inquiry: Are there any harmful bacteria on healthcare workers' mobile phones?, First Place, 2019
  • Finalist for The National BHP Science and Engineering Awards, 2020
  • Oliphant Science Awards Scientific Inquiry: The Effect of Curcumin and Bacteriophage on MultiDrug Resistant Bacteria, First Place, 2020

References

  • Sha Liu, 0449 077 570, Adelaide Medical School, Research Supervisor for 2020
  • Koula Andriopoulos, 0410 483 441, Year 12 Biology Tutor
  • Kimia Pourhossien, 0423 235 449, Medical Interview Coach

Timeline

Tutor

Pre-Uni New College Adelaide
02.2023 - Current

Aged Care Volunteer

Umoona Aboriginal Aged Care
07.2021 - 08.2021

Waitress

Vino's Indian Dhaba
12.2019 - 01.2020

After-school Tutor

Student To Student Program
05.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Medical Studies, Doctor of Medicine -

The University of Adelaide

High School Diploma (SACE) -

Walford Anglican School for Girls

VET Certificate III in Business -

Queensford College
  • Mental Health First Aid Certificate, MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID AUSTRALIA, 2023
  • Hand Hygiene Certificate, Hand Hygiene Student Health Practitioners Online Learning Module, 2023
  • VET Certificate III in Business, Queensford College, 2020
  • Department of Human Services Working with Children Check (Unique ID: SRN 1190-1127)
  • The Global Health Network ICH Good Clinical Practice Certificate
Prathicksha Venkatesan