Personal Interests
- Piano
- Creative Writing
- Reading
- Running
- Cycling
Academic Interests
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Cardiology
- Clinical Research
- Public Health
- Māori & Pasifika Health
- Bioengineering
- Pharmacology
Mia Vachon
Dunedin,OTA
Summary
Professional tutor with proven track record of fostering academic success. Adept at developing personalized lesson plans, utilizing effective teaching methods, and leveraging strong communication skills to engage students. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and consistently achieving measurable results in diverse educational settings. Reliable and focused on continuous improvement and support for both students and colleagues.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Crimson Education Tutor
Crimson Consultants Ltd
Dunedin
02.2024 - Current
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions with 14 students in 2024, tailoring instruction to meet specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
Waitress
Ibis Hotel
Wellington, WGN
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Waitress
Dragons Restaurant
Wellington, WGN
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
Education
MBChB | Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery - Medicine
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ11.2029
High School Diploma -
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Wellington, NZ11.2022
Skills
- Languages: Chinese, French & English
- Complex problem-solving skills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Decision-making
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
Interests
Timeline
Crimson Education Tutor
Crimson Consultants Ltd
02.2024 - Current
Waitress
Ibis Hotel
12.2022 - 02.2023
Waitress
Dragons Restaurant
12.2021 - 08.2022
MBChB | Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery - Medicine
University of Otago
High School Diploma -
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School