Laura Vaugeois

Train and supervise store staff, manage scheduling and opening/closing procedures, handle deposits and store ordering, and resolve escalated customer issues to ensure compliance with store policies and alcohol sale regulations.

Provide one-on-one tutoring in English, Math, and Science to high school and college students, delivering targeted lessons, test review, and homework support to improve subject comprehension and academic performance.

Supervise exams for the Student Accessibility & Achievement office, ensure academic integrity and exam security, implement individual accommodations, and report incidents to proper channels.

Evaluated Secondary V Chemistry and Physics lab reports, developed rubrics, provided detailed constructive feedback, and mentored students to improve scientific writing and analytical reasoning. Contracted directly by a member of staff.

Investigated the tumour-suppressive role of lncRNA HOTAIRM1 in colorectal cancer under supervision of Dr. Josée Dostie, performing experimental work and contributing to research analysis and reporting.

Performed physicochemical and organoleptic analyses, prepared samples for microbiological testing, verified packaging quality, managed non-conforming products, and maintained quality documentation during a QA internship.

Operated production machinery including Zünd digital cutter, prepared customer orders, and ensured products met dimensional and appearance specifications through quality control and organized workflow.

Managed store operations and staff in absence of the general manager, oversaw cash handling and inventory, analyzed sales trends, and implemented strategies to improve clerk and cashier efficiency.

Provided customer service, handled cash and electronic payments, maintained inventory and product displays, trained new employees, and refined cashier procedures to improve efficiency.

Delivered one-on-one support in writing, calculus, and algebra, teaching citation styles, grammar, problem-solving techniques, and study skills to improve student academic performance.

Grade: 3.8

Activities and societies: Graduate Excellence Award in Experimental Medicine (Fall 2025/Winter 2026), Peer Mentor, Scientista McGill Mentorship Program

M.Sc. candidate in Clinical and Translational Research - Experimental Medicine investigating a novel SPOCK2 mutation in syndromic familial bronchiectasis under Dr. Donald Vinh.

Grade: First-Class Honours

Activities and societies: Undergraduate research (Dostie Lab), Independent Research BIOC 491, Honours Research Laboratory BIOC 462, poster and seminar presentations, Biochemistry Undergraduate Mentorship Program

Completed Honours Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with a research project on the tumour-suppressive function of lncRNA HOTAIRM1 under Dr. Josée Dostie; graduated with First-Class Honours.

Activities and societies: Dean's List (Fall 2020, Winter 2021), Academic/Peer Tutor at the English Writing Centre and Math Department

Completed DEC in Science with high academic achievement and inclusion on the Dean's List for multiple terms.