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JADON SEENJAN

Croton-On-Hudson,NY

Summary

Dedicated biology enthusiast deeply committed to community engagement and educational support. Strong background in creating inclusive environments that foster growth and learning. Passionate about giving back through meaningful service initiatives and mentorship. Seeking opportunities to gain additional hands-on experience while continuing to make positive impacts in academic and community settings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Biology Teaching Assistant

University of Rochester
01.2025 - Current
  • Evaluated academic assignments and provided feedback for 170+ undergraduate students
  • Collaborated directly with professor on curriculum development and student assessment
  • Conducted weekly office hours to address student inquiries and provide additional support
  • Facilitated 2 workshops per week focused on core biology concepts for freshman students
  • Developed and delivered supplementary instructional materials to enhance student comprehension

Community Service Chair

D'lion Organization, University of Rochester
08.2024 - 02.2025

- Community Engagement Chair

  • Managed $3,000 semester budget for community service initiatives, demonstrating fiscal responsibility and resource allocation skills
  • Planned and executed 3 high-impact community service events with 30+ attendees each, including community cleanup, garden restoration, and nursing home outreach
  • Coordinated complex logistics including transportation, materials procurement, and participant management for all service events
  • Developed strategic marketing materials and promotional campaigns to drive participation in organizational initiatives
  • Maintained comprehensive tracking systems for D'Lion participation requirements across 70 peer mentors

Residential Peer Mentor (D'Lion)

  • Served as frontline support for first-year students during critical college transition period, fostering student retention and well-being
  • Created monthly educational bulletin boards highlighting campus resources and opportunities, enhancing freshman engagement with university programs
  • Implemented monthly "Food for Thought" programming including "Global Bites, Global Minds" and "Cocoa and Conversation" to facilitate community building and cultural awareness
  • Collaborated with Resident Assistants to address student concerns and maintain positive residential environment
  • Conducted regular one-on-one check-ins with residents, providing academic and social support while identifying at-risk students
  • Developed personalized recognition initiatives including birthday celebrations to strengthen floor community and support student mental health

Co-Founder and Director of Treasury

Students for Activism, Volunteerism and Education (SAVE) Westchester
06.2022 - 06.2024
  • Co-founded the student-led organization that led to the recruitment of 32 members, organize fundraising, environmental restoration activities, and raise social awareness through activism for local charities
  • Reporting to the Board, manage the annual budget

Young Medical Volunteer

Croton Emergency Medical Services
11.2021 - 08.2023
  • Lead volunteer initiatives for local blood drives
  • Support EMTs on emergency ambulatory calls
  • Raise awareness about the organization via community events

Sales Associate/Bakery Assistant

Homestyle Desserts
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail bakery environment, handling high-volume periods efficiently
  • Prepared specialty items including boba tea, ice cream sundaes, and pastries to customer specifications
  • Memorized and maintained knowledge of extensive product pricing in absence of formal price tags, ensuring accurate transactions
  • Collaborated with team members during peak hours to maintain service quality and customer satisfaction
  • Assisted with cake decoration, demonstrating attention to detail and creative skills
  • Monitored inventory levels and communicated restocking needs to management
  • Built rapport with regular customers through personalized service, enhancing customer loyalty and retention

Mentee

CUNY School of Medicine
05.2021 - 06.2023
  • Researched, created and presented to the admissions board, a strategy paper to reduce COVID-19 among homeless populations in Harlem (Summer 2021)
  • Participate in monthly mentorship meetings that explore healthcare careers at the tertiary level
  • Actively participate in medical procedures in clinical settings
  • Participation includes the dissection of a human cadaver, conduct blood capillary refill tests and EKG and blood pressure readings
  • Researched and presented to a panel of CUNY medical professors and researchers, a group paper on Replacing Opioid Therapy with Marijuana and Its Benefits (Summer 2022)

Tennis Volunteer

Fun for Cure Inc
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Played tennis alongside children with special and/or medical needs and at risk for abuse or neglect as a therapeutic recreational activity

Intern, Development/Fundraising

Columbia University Department of Ophthalmology
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provided administrative support towards the management of donations received and delivery of Grateful Donor Thank-You letters

Intern, Communication

Columbia University, Department of Anesthesiology
07.2019 - 12.2019
  • Supported the communication manager to upload content to the intranet, edit digital art, create marketing materials and ensure distribution to target audience

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Rochester
Rochester New York
06-2027

High School Diploma -

HENDRICK HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL
Westchester, NY
06.2023

High School -

PHILIP RANDOLPH CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL
New York, NY
11.2021

Skills

  • Lab safety procedures
  • Student engagement
  • Effective leadership
  • Partnership building
  • Fundraising expertise
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills

Activities

Founder and Club President, Red Cross Club, 09/22, Present, Created the Red Cross School Club, lead all fundraising efforts for the National Red Cross and schedule emergency response training between the National Red Cross and high school peers., Senior Writer, The Anchor School Newspaper, 09/22, Present, Manage the Real News Column by writing, editing and working with other writers to create content., Treasurer, Health Occupations Students of America, 11/21, Present, Maintain an accurate account of all chapter funds and financial activities, including its annual budget., Maintain membership records in coordination with the secretary., Promote efficient management of chapter funds with the Executive Board., Writer, Hendrick Hudson Literary Magazine, 11/21, Present, Member, Green Team, 09/22, Present, Member, Senior Class Fund Raising Club, 01/22, Present, Co-Founder and Director of Treasury, Students for Activism, Volunteerism and Education (SAVE) Westchester, 06/22, Present, Co-founded the student-led organization that led to the recruitment of 32 members, organize fundraising, environmental restoration activities, and raise social awareness through activism for local charities. Reporting to the Board, manage the annual budget., Mentee, Sophie Davis Health Professions Mentorship Program CUNY School Of Medicine, Harlem, NY, 05/21, Present, Researched, created and presented to the admissions board, a strategy paper to reduce COVID-19 among homeless populations in Harlem (Summer 2021)., Participate in monthly mentorship meetings that explore healthcare careers at the tertiary level., Actively participate in medical procedures in clinical settings. Participation includes the dissection of a human cadaver, conduct blood capillary refill tests and EKG and blood pressure readings., Researched and presented to a panel of CUNY medical professors and researchers, a group paper on Replacing Opioid Therapy with Marijuana and Its Benefits (Summer 2022)., Young Medical Volunteer, Croton Emergency Medical Services, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, 11/21, Present, Lead volunteer initiatives for local blood drives., Support EMTs on emergency ambulatory calls., Raise awareness about the organization via community events., Tennis Volunteer, Fun for Cure Inc, Scarsdale, NY, 01/22, 06/22, Played tennis alongside children with special and/or medical needs and at risk for abuse or neglect as a therapeutic recreational activity., Intern, Development/Fundraising, Columbia University Department of Ophthalmology, New York, NY, 12/19, 03/20, Provided administrative support towards the management of donations received and delivery of Grateful Donor Thank-You letters., Intern, Communication, Columbia University, Department of Anesthesiology, Washington Heights, NY, 07/19, 12/19, Supported the communication manager to upload content to the intranet, edit digital art, create marketing materials and ensure distribution to target audience.

Timeline

Biology Teaching Assistant

University of Rochester
01.2025 - Current

Community Service Chair

D'lion Organization, University of Rochester
08.2024 - 02.2025

Sales Associate/Bakery Assistant

Homestyle Desserts
01.2023 - 07.2023

Co-Founder and Director of Treasury

Students for Activism, Volunteerism and Education (SAVE) Westchester
06.2022 - 06.2024

Tennis Volunteer

Fun for Cure Inc
01.2022 - 06.2022

Young Medical Volunteer

Croton Emergency Medical Services
11.2021 - 08.2023

Mentee

CUNY School of Medicine
05.2021 - 06.2023

Intern, Development/Fundraising

Columbia University Department of Ophthalmology
12.2019 - 03.2020

Intern, Communication

Columbia University, Department of Anesthesiology
07.2019 - 12.2019

High School -

PHILIP RANDOLPH CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Rochester

High School Diploma -

HENDRICK HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL
JADON SEENJAN