Elijah Espada
Rochester
Summary
Community engaged proactive professional with a versatile background in student support and financial aid consultation. Known for excellent communication, adaptability, and a passion for helping others, ready to leverage skills to improve student engagement and drive positive outcomes ensuring high quality results in any given task.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
FAFSA Consultant/Student Ambassador
Rochester Education Foundation
10.2025 - Current
- Assists high school students with FAFSA application completion and other financial aid applications (ex. TAP), tabling events providing students of all ages academic and financial resources.
- Engaged with community partners to promote educational programs and foster collaboration opportunities.
Job Exploration
School 2 Work Program
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Voulnteer/Coaching
Marquan Grimes Youth Football Camp
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edison Career And Technology High School
Rochester06-2026
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Client relationships
- Team leadership & development
- Issue resolution
- Public speaking
- Client engagement
- Customer service skills
- Team leadership and coaching
- Communications
- Adaptability
Timeline
FAFSA Consultant/Student Ambassador
Rochester Education Foundation
10.2025 - Current
Job Exploration
School 2 Work Program
07.2025 - 08.2025
Voulnteer/Coaching
Marquan Grimes Youth Football Camp
07.2025 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
Edison Career And Technology High School