Laila Javery
New Orleans,USA
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with experience at the Zuckerman Institute, skilled in data analysis and effective communication. Proven ability to collaborate with teams and develop impactful outreach materials. Adept at utilizing Microsoft Office for administrative tasks while demonstrating critical thinking and professionalism in all endeavors.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
City Council Intern
District 9 City Council
New York, New York
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Provided technical assistance to staff members utilizing software programs related to their work duties.
- Performed outreach activities such as attending neighborhood association meetings or distributing flyers at public gatherings.
- Developed communication materials such as press releases, newsletters, and social media posts.
- Updated contact databases with information about constituents and stakeholders.
- Created spreadsheets to track data related to budgeting, staffing, and other areas related to city operations.
Lab Research Intern
Zuckerman Institute of Columbia University
New York, New York
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Drosophila eye development with specific reference to the specification of the R7 photoreceptor (fly genetics and molecular biology).
- Collaborated with senior researchers to refine research questions and approaches.
- Gathered and analyzed data using qualitative methods.
Camp Counselor
New Orleans’ Job 1 Summer Program
New Orleans, LA
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Serving as a camp counselor for underclassmen, assisting in preparation for the upcoming school year (32 hours per week, Summer 2021-2023)
Middle School Tutoring
Self-Employed
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Adapted instruction based on the individual needs of each student.
- Assisted middle school students with homework assignments and projects.
- Facilitated comprehension of difficult concepts in mathematics, science, social studies and English.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Political Science
Columbia University in The City of New York
New York05-2028
High School -
Benjamin Franklin High School
New Orleans, LA05.2024
Skills
- Dance training in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, liturgical, and contemporary
- Networking and collaboration skills
- Dependable team member
- Public speaking proficiency
- Administrative tasks and Microsoft Office
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Written communication
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
- National Honor Society
- 2024 Recipient of the Bill Gates Scholarship
- High School Honors Graduate (Summa Cum Laude)
- 2022 & 2023 Community Leader Award for Student Council
- Dance/ Teaching Certification from Mademoiselle Dwyn’s School of Dance
- 2023 Recipient of the Williams College Book Award
- Recipient of AP Scholar Award with Distinction
- National African American Recognition Program: Outstanding Academic Achievement
- Honor Roll
- 2024 Recipient of Team Pelican Scholarship with Pelican Credit Union
Community Service
Ben Franklin High School, Student Ambassador, Student Ambassador at Ben Franklin High School for various school events, Helping students prepare for exams by tutoring, specifically in Mathematics, 80+ hours of community service at The Burrell Firm, LLC during deskwork, filing, etc, Seal of Community Service for 100+ hours on High School Diploma, Intern with New York City Council– serving as an intern at Councilmember Yusef Salaam’s District Office in the Harlem Community (5 hours per week; fall 2024 semester)
Extracurricular Activities
Student Council Representative (5 hours a week from 2021-2024) 2023-2024 President of Black Culture Club (6 hours a week) Officer of Urban Culture Step Team at Benjamin Franklin High School (5 hours per week 2022-2024) Member of Charles Drew Premedical Society at Columbia University (1.5 hours per week) Member of Student Advisory Council- NOLAPS (1.5 hours per week 2023-2024) Senior Section Editor of Yearbook (5 hours per week) Student Ambassador for Benjamin Franklin (7 hours total per semester 2021-2024) Dancer of 13 years at Mademoiselle Dwyn’s School of Dance (5 hours per week) Member of Black Undergraduate Mentor Program (BUMP Biology) @ Columbia University (5 hours per week) Member of Columbia Mentoring Initiative (3 hours per semester) Member of the Derm Career Prep Program with the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
PERFORMING ARTS ACHIEVEMENTS
- Graduated from Mademoiselle Dwyn’s School of Dance in 2021; certified dancer and teacher
- Member of Delta Sigma Theta (National Dance Honors Society)
Timeline
Lab Research Intern
Zuckerman Institute of Columbia University
01.2025 - 05.2025
City Council Intern
District 9 City Council
10.2024 - 12.2025
Middle School Tutoring
Self-Employed
01.2022 - 05.2022
Camp Counselor
New Orleans’ Job 1 Summer Program
06.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Political Science
Columbia University in The City of New York
High School -
Benjamin Franklin High School