Kiera Telesnicki

Teaching Assistant for a fourth-year Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (MEDSCI 4990) laboratory course, supporting senior undergraduate students in developing advanced experimental and analytical skills Facilitated laboratory sessions by providing hands-on guidance, troubleshooting experimental procedures, and reinforcing core scientific concepts Evaluated student assignments and laboratory reports, providing detailed feedback to support scientific writing and critical analysis

Graduate Teaching Assistant at Western University (2025-09 – Present)

• Teaching Assistant for a fourth-year Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (MEDSCI 4990) laboratory course, supporting senior undergraduate students in developing advanced experimental and analytical skills
• Facilitated laboratory sessions by providing hands-on guidance, troubleshooting experimental procedures, and reinforcing core scientific concepts
• Evaluated student assignments and laboratory reports, providing detailed feedback to support scientific writing and critical analysis
• Monitored and responded to student inquiries on the course discussion forum, promoting engagement and clarifying complex material

Summer Special Events Coordinator at Smilezone (2024-05 – 2024-08)

• Helped organize and run fundraising events for children's charity
• Events included celebrity hockey and golf tournaments where total amount raised exceeded fundraising goals for both events

Summer Camp Instructor at Snapology (2023-05 – 2023-08)

• Led groups of over 20 students through curriculum-guided activities
• Collaborated with coworkers to establish and enforce rules to manage student behaviour in the classroom
• Made decisions regarding how to guide and instruct students as well as how to deal with conflict

Studio Administrator at Balletomane Dance Studio (2018-01 – 2022-12)

• Responsible for entering data associated with client registration and payment, reviewing accounts receivables, and ongoing client management
• Assisted with the scheduling and planning for studio wide dance recitals
• Communicated with customers about inquiries on a daily basis as well as managed social media platforms and the studio website

Vaccine Clinic Administrator at Shoppers Drug Mart (2021-05 – 2021-07)

• Managed the registration and check in process for COVID-19 vaccinations
• Screened individuals for vaccine eligibility
• Entered customer information in pharmacy database and provincial CoVax system
• Communicated with customers about their questions and concerns

Veterinary Clinic Volunteer at Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides (2019-02 – 2019-06)

• Assisted with the rehabilitation and overseeing of the dog's post-surgery care
• Responsible for planning and leading dog exercise programs daily
• Participated and observed surgeries and procedures

Master of Science in Microbiology & Immunology – Western University (2024-09 – 2026-06)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biology – Queen's University (2020-09 – 2024-06)