Emeline Irankunda
Hartford,CT
Summary
Passionate speaker seeking the honor of delivering the graduation speech to inspire and celebrate the achievements of the graduating class.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Life Skills Instructor
Jewish Association for Community Living
11.2024 - Current
- Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Helped clients to identify challenges and set goals.
- Coached clients through difficult life circumstances.
- Assisted with personal care appointments such as haircuts and doctors' appointments.
Corps Member
Jumpstart AmeriCorps
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted in planning and implementing lesson plans to promote school readiness.
- Engaged in one-on-one and small group activities to foster learning and development.
- Collaborated with a team to deliver high-quality educational experiences in under-resourced communities.
- Built relationships with children, families, and community partners to support student success.
- Participated in training and professional development focused on early childhood education strategies
PCA
Hartford Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support to enhance comfort and well-being.
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration, ensuring timely reporting of any health concerns.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records by documenting observations, care provided, and changes in condition.
- Provided compassionate bedside care, fostering a supportive and safe environment for patients.
- Collaborated with nurses and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Student Market Shift Lead
UCONN
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Supervising student employees on their shift, communicating with them to establish proper work flow
- Training new student workers
Camp Counselor
Boys & Girls Club
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Supervised Camp activities
- Mentoring and tutoring middle school students
Mentor
Connectikids
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted Middle School students with homework
- Worked on creating fun activities for students
Citizenship Youth Ambassador
Hartford Public Library
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted individuals preparing for their U.S citizenship test
Education
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Sciences
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2025
High School -
Morgan Gardner Bulkeley High School
Hartford, CT06.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office: PowerPoint
- Multilingual
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Medical terminology
Certification
Capital Community College Summer Computer Science Program Certificate
Activities Awards
- Alpha Alpha National Honor Society, 09/21, present
- Grow Hartford Youth program, 05/21, 12/21
- Leadership Greater Hartford/Summer Nexus, 06/19, 08/19
Leadership Experience
- Vice President, UCONN Voices of Freedom Choir, 04/22, present, Assisting the President in fulfilling the goals of the organization, Handle the internal function of the organization
- Event Coordinator, UCONN Residence Hall Association, 10/21, 12/21, Organized fun events for residents
- Plan my gap year project lead, 05/25
Volunteer Positions
- St. Elizabeth homeless shelter
- Hartford Marathon
- 4-H Vernon after school program
- Mansfield Center Nursing Home
- Red Cross Blood drive
Center for Access & Postsecondary Success Scholar
- Assisted in laboratory research under Dr. Ock K. Chun, collaborating on the “Validation of Wearable Antioxidant Sensors and Establishment of Food-based Reference Values in the Multiracial US Adults” project in partnership with Samsung Electronics Co.
- Contributed to research efforts aimed at establishing demographic-specific food-based recommendations for diverse racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.
Extracurricular activities
In the vein bible study club
Voices of Freedom
East African Student Association
Hilltop hall council
Timeline
Life Skills Instructor
Jewish Association for Community Living
11.2024 - Current
Corps Member
Jumpstart AmeriCorps
09.2024 - Current
PCA
Hartford Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Student Market Shift Lead
UCONN
10.2021 - 12.2023
Camp Counselor
Boys & Girls Club
06.2021 - 08.2021
Mentor
Connectikids
11.2020 - 05.2021
Citizenship Youth Ambassador
Hartford Public Library
07.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Sciences
University of Connecticut
High School -
Morgan Gardner Bulkeley High School
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