Samuel Balbas
Undergraduate Student
Department of Biochemistry
University of Toronto
25 Harbord St., Toronto, ON M5S 3G5
Email: samuel.balbas@mail.utoronto.ca
Education
H.B.Sc (2023- Present) University of Toronto
Life Sciences
St. Brother Andre Catholic High school AP Program (2019-2023) – Markham Ontario
Work Experience
- Research Excursion Program | University of Toronto Mahler Lab
- Varsity Tutors | Virtual Tutor in AP Chemistry, AP Biology, and AP Calculus
- Canada Post Office Clerk CO-OP Student | Canada Post/Shoppers Drug Mar
- Toronto Science Fair Mentor
- UHN Toronto General Hospital Patient Portal Support Volunteer
- Cadets Canada. Army Cadets 748 G.G.H.G Corps Markham, Ontario Non Commissioned Officer
- Arts Council Vice President | Saint Brother Andre Catholic High School
- Charity Maintenance Volunteer | Hummingbird Hub
Skills and Abilities
- Wilderness First Aid certified and trained in wilderness survival
- Concrete Leadership and Management Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Highly organized
- Experienced with precise activities such as lab work
- Experienced Graphic Designer
Achievements
- Instructor Of The Year, 748 Governor General’s Horse Guards
- Sara Girard Award, St. Brother Andre
- Cadet Of The Year, 748 Governor General’s Horse Guards
- Graphic Designer Of The Year, St. Brother Andre
- Ontario Scholar
- Honour Roll Grades, 9, 10, 11, and 12
- AP Scholar With Honours in AP English, Chemistry and Biology
- Dean’s List
Hobbies
- Badminton
- Digital art and graphics design
- Physical exercise (both long distance running and weight lifting)