Elijah Otaner
Ridgewood,NJ
Summary
Neuroscience student who professionally likes to explore the intersection of physics with biology.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Fordham Global Outreach
The Bronx, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Being a part of 11 honors students going on a fully funded trip to Puebla, Mexico.
- Volunteering on a sustainable farm to learn about poverty alleviation.
- Fundraising for a migrant shelter in Puebla.
Lifeguard and Shift Leader
City of Ridgewood
Ridgewood, New Jersey
03.2022 - Current
- Overseeing a team of 10 other lifeguards to ensure the safe operation of a sand-bottom pool.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Filled out incident and accident reports and submitted to supervisor.
National Honor Society Team Leader
National Honor Society
Ridgewood, NJ
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Volunteering as a team leader of 10 other National Honor Society students to ensure that they are on track for meeting their volunteer goals.
- Tutoring students from my high school in mathematics and biology.
Language Tutor
Give a Hand
Ridgewood, New Jersey
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Volunteering as a Turkish language tutor.
- Teaching Syrian refugee children in Istanbul, Türkiye, how to read and write in Turkish.
- Supporting the integration of Syrian refugee children into their new environment.
Swimmer
Varsity Swimming
Ridgewood, New Jersey
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Varsity swimmer in Ridgewood High School
First Responder Volunteer
Teens in Emergency Services
Ridgewood, New Jersey
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Aiding Ridgewood Emergency Services in fostering a safe environment during crowded town-wide events.
- Being responsible for providing first aid when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Neuroscience
Fordham University
Bronx, NY06-2028
High School Diploma -
Ridgewood High School
Ridgewood, NJ06-2024
Skills
- Laboratory Skills
- Fundraising
- Recordkeeping
- Team collaboration
Languages
Turkish
Professional
German
Elementary
English
Professional
Timeline
Volunteer
Fordham Global Outreach
01.2025 - Current
National Honor Society Team Leader
National Honor Society
09.2023 - 06.2024
Swimmer
Varsity Swimming
10.2022 - 02.2024
Lifeguard and Shift Leader
City of Ridgewood
03.2022 - Current
First Responder Volunteer
Teens in Emergency Services
10.2021 - 12.2023
Language Tutor
Give a Hand
09.2021 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Neuroscience
Fordham University
High School Diploma -
Ridgewood High School
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