Ayah Hamdan
Tinley Park,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated, empathetic student with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Loves to engage in personal interactions with strong communication skills. Motivated kinesiology student seeking experience in the sports medicine field. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Outreach Coordinator
Exercise Neuroscience Research Laboratory, UIC
Chicago, IL
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated volunteer events for outreach efforts in the community.
- Attended networking events as a representative of the lab.
- Created engaging social media posts highlighting our lab studies, and additional research information.
- Provided support to team members in completing tasks related to outreach activities.
Rehabilitation Aide
Athletico
Tinley Park, IL
01.2022 - Current
- Engaged in strong patient interaction and created interpersonal relationships.
- Took calls and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Applied hot and cold packs according to therapist directions.
- Assisted patients with therapeutic exercises while therapists were busy with other patients.
- Educated on-site clients in therapeutic exercise equipment use and operation.
- Maintained therapy spaces and equipment in top condition by cleaning, sanitizing and inspecting for damages.
- Sent faxes to various physician offices, law companies, and insurance agencies.
- Provided patients with treatments such as electrical stimulation and ultrasounds.
Lead Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
The Healthy Human, UIC KN 150
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Provided assistance to Dr. Karrie Hamstra-Wright for five semesters as a Lead UTA.
- Engaged with students in the class during small group activities.
- Created and presented mini lectures based on the class topics of the week.
- Facilitated group discussions, presentations and activities related to the course content.
- Planned and participated in outside of class wellness workshops to assist students on class material.
Peer Tutor
ASAP Tutoring Center, UIC
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted students struggling in math and statistics classes, both via Zoom and in-person.
- Counseled struggling students on how best to use available resources in order to succeed academically.
- Instructed tutees on proper note taking methods, test preparation strategies, and time management skills.
- Assisted students in developing their academic skills and strategies for success.
- Maintained accurate records of tutoring sessions including notes on student progress and areas of difficulty.
- Promoted a safe learning environment where all questions are welcomed without judgment or criticism.
Sales Associate
Forever 21
Orland Park, IL
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Checked out customers on the cash register and registered them for various credit cards.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve a successful business day.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Pre-Physical Therapy Track
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2026
High School Diploma -
Victor J Andrew High School
Tinley Park05.2022
Skills
- Fluent in Arabic (reading, speaking, writing)
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Office
- Active listening
- People skills
- Team building
- Multitasking
- Communication
Volunteer Work
- Volunteer at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, IL. Assists patients in daily activities as well as engaging in conversations.
- Participated in Walk MS Chicago with the Exercise Neuroscience Research Laboratory as a Spirit Team Volunteer.
- Member of the Bobcats Challengers Baseball team. A part of a buddy-system where volunteers are paired with players who have special needs and we compete in games throughout the season.
- Assisted in many events for the community as part of Student Council, including luncheons for local veterans, setting up food drives for the local VA hospitals, and making blankets for children in the hospital.
- Completed over 120 community service hours during high school career.
Timeline
Assistant Outreach Coordinator
Exercise Neuroscience Research Laboratory, UIC
05.2024 - Current
Peer Tutor
ASAP Tutoring Center, UIC
01.2024 - 05.2024
Lead Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
The Healthy Human, UIC KN 150
01.2023 - 05.2025
Rehabilitation Aide
Athletico
01.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Forever 21
07.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Pre-Physical Therapy Track
University of Illinois At Chicago
High School Diploma -
Victor J Andrew High School
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