LILIANA (LILY) WOLAK
MD Candidate (2024) | University of British Columbia
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Student Feedback
"[Lily's] warm & agreeable disposition allows us to engage & answer questions without any pressure"
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"[Lily is] good at taking very complex matters & breaking them down into a simpler way to understand them"
"[Lily] explains things clearly and tries her best to make sure we all understand the material presented to us"
"[Lily is] able to explain concepts in a very clear manner (sometimes better than professor)"
Paid Experience
Teaching Assistant: Foundations/Principles of Medicine
University of Western Ontario
Course Code: Medicine 1137
London, ON / Sept. 2019- April 2020
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268 students (134 students per year;first and second)
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Facilitated small group dissection-based learning of first & second year medical students
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Conducted the examinations of second year medical students
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Created supplementary student resources and summary content
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Integrated various clinical scenarios through case studies, questions, and radiography
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Utilized teaching strategies tailored to each group based on feedback
Head Teaching Assistant: Systemic Anatomy
University of Western Ontario
Course Code: ANATCELL 2200B
London, ON / Jan. 2020 - April 2020
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343 students
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Created weekly lab summary videos, demonstrating anatomy on cadaveric specimens
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Supervised and coordinated teaching assistants and students
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Interacted with students and corresponded through email and in person office hours
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Invigilated midterm and final exams
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Created weekly quizzes to assess student comprehension
Head Teaching Assistant: Clinical Neuroanatomy
University of Western Ontario
Course Code: ANATCELL 3200A
London, ON / Sept. 2018 - Dec. 2019
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209 students total
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Coordinated laboratory sessions, including content, specimens, and assignments
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Supervised and coordinated seven teaching assistants
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Created weekly quizzes and bellringer questions
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Invigilated midterm, final, and bellringer examinations
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Responsible for student corespondents, including emails, labs, and office hours
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Created final bellringer exam
Teaching Assistant: Systemic Anatomy (Online)
University of Western Ontario
Course Code: ANATCELL 3319
London, ON / May 2019 - Aug. 2019
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57 students
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Responsible for biweekly online lab sessions
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Invigilated and marked examinations
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Implemented alternative teaching strategies to allow for an interactive online experience
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Created and marked weekly quizzes and assignments
Teaching Assistant: Systemic Anatomy
University of Western Ontario
Course Code: ANATCELL 3319
London, ON / Sept. 2018 - April 2019
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Taught ~80 students in didactic and interactive weekly laboratory sessions
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Invigilated and marked the examinations of 366 students
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Supplemented student resources through the creation of review & summary materials
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Clarified complex anatomical concepts through the use of analogies and visuals
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Implemented various teaching strategies to identify the most effect for the group
Student Prosector
McMaster Education Program in Anatomy
Hamilton, ON / May 2017 - Sept. 2018
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Prepared various cadaveric specimens through prosection to be used for anatomical education at McMaster facilities
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Completed an assortment of prosections from various body regions, depicting complex anatomical structures
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Trained new employees in protocols and proper dissection techniques, assisting in problem solving and plan modification as needed
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Developed a novel prosection technique to demonstrate deep structures within the brain
Teaching Assistant: Human Anatomy & Physiology
McMaster University
Course Code: HTHSCI 2F03/2FF3
Hamilton, ON / Sept. 2017- May 2018
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Instructed ~90 students weekly through the use of models, anatomical specimens, and visual depictions to illustrate anatomical & physiological concepts
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Created & administered supplementary educational resources to aid student learning
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Took initiative in holding voluntary supplementary office hours each week to teach
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and clarify difficult concepts
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Invigilated & marked the examinations of a class of ~900 students
Sales Associate
Ross Sandwich & Ice Cream
North Vancouver, BC / June. 2014- Aug. 2014
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Responsible for all customer relations, including taking & serving orders and processing sales transactions, increasing customer satisfaction and number of sales
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Managed daily operations, including opening & closing, customer service, sales, & inventory management
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Corresponded with customers in conflict or dissatisfaction, maintaining professionalism and working towards resolution
Guest Services Representative
Grouse Mountain Resort
North Vancouver, BC / Nov. 2011 - March 2013
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Managed and directed guests of the resort, communicating information of the area, services, attractions, & events
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Processed sales transactions in an accurate and timely manner
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Maintained positive guest relations & addressed conflict in a professional manner