Jenna Tatavitto
Summary
Motivated undergraduate senior seeking a Bachelor of Science in Health Science with later plans to pursue an MD. Looking to continue developing research experience in a clinical setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
University of Miami Department of Chemistry
08.2024 - Current
- Lead weekly lab sessions for general chemistry labratory, explaining experiments and answering questions throughout, while ensuring student safety.
- Develop and administer quizzes each week to assess student understanding and track progress.
- Grade lab reports and provide constructive feedback to help students improve their lab report skills.
Workshop Program Coordinator
University of Miami Department of Chemistry
05.2024 - Current
- Oversee the organic chemistry workshop program, collaborating with co-coordinator, faculty, and workshop leaders.
- Aid in creation workshop schedule for over 40 leaders.
President's 100 Student Ambassador
University of Miami Office of Undergraduate Admiss
12.2022 - Current
- Work as a student ambassador to lead tours for prospective students.
- Collaborate with administration at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for special admissions events.
Organic Chemistry Workshop Leader
University of Miami Department of Chemistry
08.2022 - Current
- Develop and submit weekly questions based on the lecture content to be used during weekly workshops.
- Organize and facilitate a weekly workshop, providing students in attendance a place to ask questions and work through practice problems.
- Maintain a thorough record of attendance to submit to professors each week.
Chemistry Tutor
University of Miami Camner Center
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided individualized sessions for students in Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry 2.
- Offered students support in understanding the content as well as assisting students with practice problems.
- Voted by office staff “Best All Around Tutor” for the Fall 2023 semester.
Teaching Assistant
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported student development, adhering to CTY policies while fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior and administrative tasks.
- Prepared and delivered lectures on the digestive system, cardiovascular system, and healthcare careers options.
- Designed and led evening sessions to reinforce course material.
- Assisted with laboratory setup, clean-up, and enforced safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL05-2025
Skills
- REDCap Proficiency
- Academic Poster Creation
- Public Speaking
- Oversight of Clinical Data Collection
- Organizational Leadership
- Effective Schedule Coordination
Research
Dr. Ashley Falcon Public Health Research Team
Research Assistant
- Aid with the implementation and management of a novel learning module aimed at educating resident physicians on how to improve their clinical care for patients with disabilities, with aim to reduce disability healthcare disparities and improve patient experience.
- Further various other projects led by Dr. Ashley Falcon, such as evaluating patient sentiments regarding disclosure of invisible disabilities within the healthcare setting and the use of healthcare passports for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Presented Disability Disclosure Preferences Among Patients with Disabilities & Caregivers in Miami- Dade County at the Research, Creativity, and Innovation Forum at the University of Miami in April 2024.
Falcon, A., Porter, A., Wallace, B., Tatavitto, J., Arronson, G., Wiles, A., Ryan, R., & Rosenbloom, L. (n.d.). Disability disclosure in healthcare settings for individuals with developmental disabilities: A qualitative study of patient and caregiver perspectives. PLOS One. (Submitted)
Certification
- CITI Certified
- Leadership in Education and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Certification
Clinical Experience
Shadowing
- Dr. Anjali Saxena, MD: 22.5 hours (ongoing)
- Dr. Jonathan Tolentino, MD: 17 hours (2024)
- Dr. Nancy Giannini, MD: 4 hours (2024)
- Dr. Morgan Allyn Sendizschew Shane, MD Gastroenterology: 30 hours (2023)
- Jennifer Lown, RN, MSN, FNP-BC Pediatrics: 40 hours (2022)
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
University of Miami Department of Chemistry
08.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
06.2024 - 08.2024
Workshop Program Coordinator
University of Miami Department of Chemistry
05.2024 - Current
Chemistry Tutor
University of Miami Camner Center
01.2023 - 09.2024
President's 100 Student Ambassador
University of Miami Office of Undergraduate Admiss
12.2022 - Current
Organic Chemistry Workshop Leader
University of Miami Department of Chemistry
08.2022 - Current
- CITI Certified
- Leadership in Education and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Certification
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of Miami
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