Gayasha Mayuri Jayasinghe
Ottawa
Summary
Honors BSc in Biology graduate from the University of Ottawa Experience in event planning and research at university level Strong communication and interpersonal skills developed through two and a half years of mentoring and tutoring middle school students and customer service job Proficient in Python programming language, R Studio Software (C++) and MS Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word Trained in Kroll and pharmacy workflow procedures Experience in turtle care and freshwater chemical and biological sampling
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista & Cashier
Tim Hortons
Peterborough, Ontario
11.2025 - Current
- Process customer transactions accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Resolve customer concerns professionally while maintaining positive customer experiences
- Collaborate with coworkers during busy periods to maintain workflow efficiency and reduce wait times
- Follow strict cleanliness and safety procedures to maintain hygienic work areas Assist with inventory management and restocking supplies to ensure operational efficiency
- Demonstrate attention to detail, multitasking, and teamwork in a high-volume environment
Volunteer Turtle Care Assistant
Ontario Turtle Care Centre
Peterborough
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Managing feeding schedules of 40 injured turtles and hatchlings daily, ensuring their nutritional needs were met.
- Maintained strict adherence to feeding schedules, demonstrating punctuality and reliability.
- Developed strong memorization skills by learning and recalling individual diets and ailments.
- Performed multitasking duties, including feeding, recording dietary details, and monitoring tank conditions and turtle behavior for abnormalities.
Freelance Tutor
Kandy, Sri Lanka
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Conducted bi-weekly remote and in-person tutoring sessions for 15 middle and high school students Maths, Science, Biology, Chemistry and English
- Tailored and delivered individualized lesson plans in, fostering academic growth and confidence in each student.
- Monitored progress through regular assessments; students showed marked improvements, with average grade increases of 10–20% and enhanced subject comprehension.
- Developed strong communication and interpersonal skills by adapting teaching strategies to diverse learning styles and needs.
Education
BSc - Biology
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario01-2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Colombo International School
Kandy, Sri Lanka09-2020
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Cell passage
- Cell count (Hemocytometer)
- Freshwater chemical and biological sampling techniques
- Slide preparation of different cell types
- Thin Layer Chromatography
- Gel Electrophoresis
- SDS-PAGE, qrt-PCR analysis
- Microscope work
- Simple and differential staining
- Titration
- Centrifuge
- Environmental sampling
- Weigh animals
- Clean turtle enclosure and prepare special diets and maintaining turtle records
- Data management (Statistic software and MS excel)
- Python language to plot biological models (Lotka-Volterra, Hogkin-Huxley, SIRD model etc)
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Edible Landscapes Volunteer (Planting Produce) - University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada - May - August 2023
- Planted and maintained (watering and weeding) edible produce gardens on campus
- Free Store Volunteer - University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada - May -August 2023
- Organized donated clothes and other household items in the store.
- Helped spread the objective of sustainable recycling of clothing promoted by the store
Awards
- Edexcel International General High Achievers Award, General Certificate of Secondary Education, Grades: 7A
- 1A, June 2018
Timeline
Barista & Cashier
Tim Hortons
11.2025 - Current
Volunteer Turtle Care Assistant
Ontario Turtle Care Centre
05.2024 - 08.2024
Freelance Tutor
01.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Colombo International School
BSc - Biology
University of Ottawa