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Joseph Kogan

New York,NY

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, educating others, and planning diverse projects that may be clinical or musical. Known for an attitude that mixes collaboration and individual ideas, with a deep commitment to and love of personal growth through learning. Exhibits genuine care and respect to peers and supervisors, with a healthy interest in new experiences across disciplines.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

Hunter College High School
09.2024 - 06.2025


  • Partnered with a 9th-grade Biology teacher to plan and implement quarterly lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives. Topics included the anatomy of the respiratory system and natural selection, emphasizing student-guided learning.
  • Provided constructive feedback on lab reports, reviewing for the quality of observations, analysis, and written communication.
  • Assisted in a classroom setting by distributing classwork assignments, helping individual students understand concepts in real time.
  • Met weekly with mentor teacher to discuss the classroom environment and plan the schedule of exams and laboratory sessions.

Tutor in Mathematics, French, and Biology

Hunter College High School, Girls Are Great at Math, UPChieve, & Relume Foundation
01.2021 - 06.2025
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies, alternately working in online classroom settings, one-on-one video chats, and weekly in-person meetings.
  • Tailored suggestions and study strategies to individual students, encouraging a largely self-reliant attitude.
  • Taught diverse curricula, from 10th-grade French vocabulary to 3rd-grade numerics.

Musician Volunteer

The Happiness Factory
01.2023 - 03.2025
  • Performed solo and ensemble works in concerts at nursing homes and senior centers, with the primary intention of fostering a positive experience for older adults. Assisted with set-up and clean-up at venues.
  • Coordinated 3 performance dates and repertoire between the non-profit and the klezmer club at my high school.

Clinical & Research Intern

Weill Cornell Medicine
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Observed life-saving procedures, triage, test interpretation, and patient-physician interactions over 40+ hours in a Level 1 trauma center.
  • Gathered and evaluated patient-facing data to identify issues and improve process efficiency in emergency follow-up care. Presented data to hospital staff and other interns.
  • Contributed to regular journal clubs and discussions on innovation across the health care field, from medical record optimization to effective team-building in emergency medicine.

Hot Meals Volunteer

NY Common Pantry
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Packed and distributed hot meals to individuals in need at a Harlem pantry as part of a small basement kitchen staff for 9 hours over the course of several shifts.
  • Managed issues with quantity and quality in real time, communicating with customers and support staff.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematical Biology & History

College of William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
05-2029

High School Diploma -

Hunter College High School
New York, NY
06-2025

Skills

  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Team organization and collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Discussion facilitation
  • Public speaking
  • Time management
  • Classroom support

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Russian
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Engages in fencing and skiing as recreational activities to maintain physical fitness
  • 13 years of experience playing violin in classical orchestral, klezmer, solo, and impromptu environments
  • Enjoys learning new cooking techniques and expanding culinary skills, from fresh pasta to chocolate cake

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

Hunter College High School
09.2024 - 06.2025

Clinical & Research Intern

Weill Cornell Medicine
07.2024 - 08.2024

Hot Meals Volunteer

NY Common Pantry
07.2023 - 08.2023

Musician Volunteer

The Happiness Factory
01.2023 - 03.2025

Tutor in Mathematics, French, and Biology

Hunter College High School, Girls Are Great at Math, UPChieve, & Relume Foundation
01.2021 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematical Biology & History

College of William & Mary

High School Diploma -

Hunter College High School

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