Breona Jones

Research Assistant, Weill Cornell Medical Center at NY Presbyterian Hospital , New York, NY, 01/2018, 05/2018

• Served as a research assistant for the Dept. of Psychiatry under Dr. Renae Beaumont
• Studied cognitive behavioral interventions created to help kids and young adults diagnosed with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, depression and anxiety disorders

• Radiology and Dental Materials Teaching Assistant 05/2023-Present
• TUSDM Student Affairs, Student Ambassador, 08/2021- Present
• Practice Management Club, D24 Liaison, 08/2022-05/2023
• TUSDM Dorchester Group, Clinic Liaison, 06/2022-05/2023
• SPEA, Secretary, 06/2022- 05/2023
• AAWD, Social Chair, 05/2022-05/2023
• TUSDM Student Affairs, Orientation Leader, 07/2022-08/2022
• SNDA, Welcome Committee Co-Chair, 06/2021-06/2022
• D24 E-board, Curriculum Committee Representative 08/2020- 06/2021

• United South End Settlements , Boston, MA, 03/2022-09/2022

Provided support to the primary teacher during educational activities and outside play, Assisted with carrying out lesson plans and monitored social and emotional development, Helped with feeding and basic hygiene/toileting, Served meals and prepared children for nap time

• Cherish Chinatown Clean-Up , Boston, MA, 05/2022

Removed trash and dead greenery from local streets and green beds and planted new vegetation in local gardens

• SNDA Kid's Health Day , Boston, MA, 04/2022

Read dental-themed books to elementary-aged children, Presented oral hygiene story with puppets and kid-friendly props, Taught proper brushing techniques to children and parent groups

• Tufts D24 Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway , Boston, MA, 11/2021

Prepared take-out meals for Chinatown population experiencing homelessness

• SNDA Virtual StoryTime , Boston, MA, 08/2021 & 08/2022

Created videos of book readings for children ages 2-8 to help increase library access during the pandemic and support hospitalized children

SNDA- Student National Dental Association, TUSM Chapter, Boston, MA, 09/2020-Present 

• General body member who participates in community service events and networking opportunities
• Acted as a student instructor for 2022 Impressions Day Event

Student Ambassador, TUSDM, Boston, MA, 08/2021- Present 

• Represents TUSDM during presentation day to incoming dental school candidates
• Leads virtual Zoom interviews for D27 candidates
• Conducts campus tours and lunch meetings with candidates

Autism Smiles Organization Member, TUSDM Chapter, Boston, MA, 08/2022-Present

• Attends meetings and training sessions to learn how to teach parents with children on the autism spectrum to properly brush and maintain oral hygiene

SPEA- Student Professionalism and Ethics Association, TUSDM Chapter, Boston, MA, 06/2022-05/2023

• E-board Member who heavily contributed to organizing meetings, taking notes, and presenting information about future events

AAWD- American Association for Women Dentists, TUSDM Chapter, Boston, MA, 08/2021- 05/2023

• E-board member who planned social events to provide a networking opportunity with alumni and women community leaders
• Collaborated with liaisons on monthly meetings to build community and encourage a supportive environment through hands-on skill-building activities

Practice Management Club, TUSDM Chapter, Boston, MA, 09/2022-05/2023

• E-boards member who acted as a liaison between the organization and D24 class
• Created activity boards and rendered ideas for meeting topics

• Reading
• DIY Projects
• Hiking
• Interior Design