Katherine Souaid
@katherinesouaid
Bilingual Life Sciences student delivering patient-focused support and leadership in community health initiatives.
What I'm looking for
I’m a bilingual Life Sciences student at Queen’s University, recognized on the Dean’s Honour List with Distinction (top 3% GPA). I balance a demanding academic schedule with hands-on clinical exposure and community service.
In dental settings, I’ve supported patient intake and front-desk operations while working as a sterilization technician—handling instrument sterilization and operatory setup. Through clinical shadowing across multiple clinics, I’ve gained broad exposure to restorative, preventative, general, and pediatric dentistry.
I’m equally driven outside the clinic. As President and former Outreach Director/Coordinator of Queen’s Dental Aid Network, I oversee operations and partnerships for a student-run organization expanding access to dental care and oral health education, including securing 10,000+ oral hygiene kit donations.
I also lead with empathy and organization, from planning and running a Summer English Tutoring program for newcomer students to delivering weekly health education as a peer educator. I bring a service-first mindset, clear communication, and a commitment to making measurable impact wherever I’m needed.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Online Tutor
Tutorax
Jan 2026 - Present (7 months)
Provided virtual one-on-one tutoring sessions for students in Grades 2–8 in core subjects on the Tutorax platform.
Volunteer
Nankind
Oct 2025 - Present (10 months)
Volunteered weekly with children whose families are impacted by cancer, providing academic support and engaging activities through virtual one-on-one sessions.
Volunteer
After School Buddies
Sep 2025 - Present (11 months)
Volunteered weekly at the Boys & Girls Club, supporting youth through structured after-school activities and mentorship.
Peer Educator
Queen's Health Outreach (QHO)
Sep 2025 - Present (11 months)
Delivered weekly health education sessions to elementary students on hygiene, mental wellness, and relationships. Adapted lesson plans to classroom dynamics and engagement levels.
President
Queen's Dental Aid Network (QDAN)
May 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Oversee operations, members, and partnerships for a student-run non-profit that expands access to dental care and oral health education by coordinating oral hygiene product donations. Secured partnerships that coordinated 10,000+ oral hygiene kit donations to underserved communities and built relationships through sponsorship and donation drives.
Recruitment Director
Global Dental Brigades
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Led recruitment and applicant screening for the Queen's chapter, coordinating outreach and information sessions on global oral health inequities. Traveled with the brigade to deliver dental screenings, clinical treatments, and public health education workshops in underserved communities.
Fundraising Coordinator
Robogals (Queen's University)
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Developed and led STEM presentations at local elementary schools to inspire girls to pursue science and engineering.
Receptionist & Sterilization Technician
Kids & Teens Dentistry
Provided front-desk reception, patient scheduling, and sterilization/operatory setup across multiple summers and holiday breaks. Completed clinical shadowing across restorative, preventative, and pediatric dentistry, gaining insight into patient communication, pediatric behavior management, and practice operations.
Receptionist & Sterilization Technician
Argyle Associates
Performed front-desk duties, patient intake, instrument sterilization, and operatory setup, including during multiple summers and transitioning to a full-time role in summer 2025. Completed clinical shadowing alongside employment, observing restorative and general dentistry procedures and patient consultations.
Summer Youth Assistant (Program Lead)
Keys Employment & Newcomer Services
May 2026 - Sep 2026 (4 months)
Planned and led the 2026 Summer English Tutoring program for approximately 120 newcomer and ESL students in Grades 3–12, managing day-to-day operations and supervision. Coordinated teacher support and communicated with families to help address participation barriers such as transportation and communication.
Outreach Director
Queen's Dental Aid Network (QDAN)
May 2024 - May 2025 (1 year)
Directed outreach for a student-run non-profit that expands access to dental care and oral health education by coordinating donations of oral hygiene products. Worked on partnerships and outreach efforts, including coordinating large-scale oral hygiene kit donations to underserved communities.
Outreach Coordinator
Queen's Dental Aid Network (QDAN)
Sep 2023 - May 2024 (8 months)
Coordinated outreach for a student-run non-profit that supports access to dental care and oral health education through oral hygiene product donations. Supported partnership-building activities and donation coordination to reach underserved communities.
General Member
Queen's Relay for Life
Supported Relay for Life volunteer efforts as a general member during 2023–2024, contributing to the broader team recruitment and logistics work described for the two-year period.
Summer Student Intern
Elgin Dental Group
Supported a clinical trial by handling patient intake, coordinating participant communications, and assisting with administrative and research tasks. Completed full-time clinical shadowing and assisted with patient preparation, operatory setup, and instrument sterilization.
Team Captain
Queen's Relay for Life
Recruited and led volunteers and coordinated logistics for Relay for Life during 2024–2025, contributing to the fundraising efforts described across the two-year period.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Queen's University
Bachelor of Science – Honours (BScH), Life Sciences
Grade: Dean’s Honour List with Distinction (top 3% GPA)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Life Sciences at Queen's University, expected to graduate in 2027. Earned Dean’s Honour List with Distinction for top-3% GPA (2023–2025).
Ashbury College
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), Bilingual Education
Completed the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and Ashbury College Diploma, including a Bilingual Diploma, received in 2023.
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