Matar Rocker
Bronx,NY
Summary
A diligent college student focused on developing a career in the health sciences, Matar has a clear dedication to the environment and to people. Driven by her deep sense of responsibility and genuine concern, Matar strives to implement educational initiatives to spread sustainability efforts throughout her community. Along with the environment, Matar cares for all that makes up the planet (!) including people, especially... their brains. Matar seeks to learn more about the intricacies of the brain and nervous system to unravel the mysteries of how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are generated. With Matar's passion for the environment and neuroscience, she hopes to create new technologies of care in her future that better address the person, a part of a greater whole. Her previous work experience displays her positive, hard-working attitude that she is eager to bring to new atmospheres.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Compost Intern
Office Of Sustainability
Middletown, CT
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated the residential composting program. Maintained compost infrastructure, including distribution of collection containers to residences and cleaning and emptying backyard collection bins regularly. Developed educational and promotional campaigns to educate the campus community about composting and expand and improve collection and participation through social media. Collaborated with student groups, campus departments, and other partners to promote food waste reduction and composting. Emphasized the interconnectedness between environmental and social sustainability topics including food security, carbon footprint, environmental justice, and land use.
Employee
Cardinal Cafe
Middletown, CT
02.2023 - Current
- Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience. Provided quick and courteous service to customers, fulfilling smoothie orders to individual specifications. Assisted customers with menu selections, providing nutritional information as requested. Communicated effectively with coworkers regarding daily tasks and upcoming events. Trained new employees on proper techniques for preparing smoothies.
Eco Facilitator
Office of Sustainability
Middletown, CT
01.2023 - Current
- Attended all 1.5 hour weekly student discussion-based forum meetings. The forum, “Inspiring Sustainable Behaviors and Systemic Change,” focused on learning about sustainability at Wesleyan, connecting environmental issues on campus to broader social injustices, and developing effective strategies to encourage sustainable practices. Using strategies and knowledge gained in the forum, planned a campaign that was implemented the following year to build a more sustainable community. Worked directly with students, student groups, faculty, and community members to implement the project planned during the forum. Performed mandatory weekly tasks including: taking out assigned compost, tabling for environmental events on campus, ensuring proper placement of waste bins.
Coordinator
Adolescent Sexual Health Awareness
Middletown, CT
09.2022 - Current
- Taught and curated sexual health education curriculum to Connecticut high schools per semester. Communicated with high school staff in professional manner. Attended and participated in on campus ASHA communal conversations on sexual health, culture, and education related topics. Led subcommittee to offer supportive space for survivors of sexual violence to convene, connect, and grow with one another. Collaborated with on-campus health education resources to strengthen and spread awareness of pre-existing programs.
Employee
Pi Cafe
Middletown, CT
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Prepared and served coffee, tea, and other specialty drinks. Restocked product displays based on demand and projected sales.
Counselor
Eden Village Camp
Putnam Valley, NY
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Responsible for seventeen eight year old children for a two week sleep away camp program: Monitored activities matched to individual and group abilities to keep campers safe. Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring. Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of children. Provided emotional support to younger campers dealing with homesickness or other issues related to being away from home. Responsible for a dozen middle school aged campers for the remainder of the summer: Promoted a fun, safe and inclusive environment by supervising activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues. Cultivated effective relationships with campers, other camp counselors, and staff by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
Employee
Carioca Bowls
Portland, Oregon
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Prepared mainly acai bowls and a variety of other foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications. Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions. Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.
Event Coordinator
Local Food Co-op
Middletown, CT
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided local and organic food to the campus community by forming and maintaining relationships with the local farmers and food producers to strengthen the bond between Wesleyan and its surrounding community. Organized weekly deliveries and pickups of food and trips to the partnered farms.
Employee
Usdan Information Desk
Middletown, CT
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed Usdan University Center’s Information Desk by: understanding the University policies that relate to Usdan Center/Fayerweather operations, reviewing the daily activities schedule to supply as much information to callers and visitors of events across campus, overseeing requests for room reservations, locking and unlocking spaces for clients as needed, checking in with clients to assure all needs are met, and providing basic AV assistance when needed.
Volunteer
Hava and Adam Farm
Mod’iin, Israel
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained the eco-educational farm volunteers live on and community member benefit from by: providing and monitoring plant irrigation systems, collaborating with local agricultural organizations and permaculture teachers to stay informed on best practices in farming techniques, building appropriate infrastructure, developing and implementing a permaculture project to best optimize soil fertility, yield, and community engagement, all while taking courses in order to receive Permaculture Design Certificate by the end of volunteer experience.
Lifeguard
Camp Ramah Nyack
Nyack, NY
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Participated in training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques. Patrolled pool areas on foot and in towers to monitor activities of swimmers. Coached eight swim lessons a day to children varying in ages from 5-12 for the entire summer, particularly working with small groups or individual children with differentiated learning needs. Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment. Executed administrative responsibilities regarding assigning, writing, and distributing all campers' swim level designations.
Volunteer
Midnight Run
Bronx, NY
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Assisted in organizing and distributing donated items to houseless clients.
Science Tutor
Self Employed
Bronx, NY
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Built student self-confidence by patiently working through biology and chemistry concepts and using positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience and Psychology
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT06.2026
Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) - Permaculture Design
Hava And Adam Farm
Modi'in, Israel02.2022
High School Diploma -
SAR High School
Bronx, NY06.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Docs
- English, Intermediate Hebrew
- Workflow Optimization
- Organizational Skills
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Excellent Communication
- First Aid/CPR
- Curriculum Development and Implementation
- Swim Instruction
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Critical Thinking
- Flexibility and Understanding
Activities And Involvements
- Coordinator, Adolescent Sexual Health Awareness, Middletown, CT, 09/2022
- Event Coordinator, Wesleyan Local Food Co-op, Middletown, CT, 09/2022
- Member, Wes Sangha, Middletown, CT, 09/2022
- Member, Wesleyan Outing Club, Middletown, CT, 09/2022
- Member, Wesleyan Food Rescue, Middletown, CT, 09/2022
- Member, Botany Club, Middletown, CT, 09/2022
- Member, Working for Intelligent Landscape Design at Wesleyan, Middletown, CT, 09/2022
- Member, Long Lane Farm, Middletown, CT, 09/2022
- Member, Mindful Wes, Middletown, CT, 09/2022
- Member, Wesleyan Reproductive Advocacy and Legislation, Middletown, CT, 09/2022
Hobbies and Interests
Writing/reading poetry, hiking and painting.
Timeline
Compost Intern
Office Of Sustainability
01.2024 - Current
Counselor
Eden Village Camp
05.2023 - 08.2024
Employee
Cardinal Cafe
02.2023 - Current
Employee
Pi Cafe
02.2023 - 05.2025
Employee
Usdan Information Desk
02.2023 - 10.2023
Event Coordinator
Local Food Co-op
01.2023 - 01.2024
Eco Facilitator
Office of Sustainability
01.2023 - Current
Coordinator
Adolescent Sexual Health Awareness
09.2022 - Current
Employee
Carioca Bowls
06.2022 - 08.2024
Volunteer
Hava and Adam Farm
09.2021 - 02.2022
Lifeguard
Camp Ramah Nyack
06.2021 - 08.2021
Volunteer
Midnight Run
09.2017 - 06.2021
Science Tutor
Self Employed
09.2017 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience and Psychology
Wesleyan University
Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) - Permaculture Design
Hava And Adam Farm
High School Diploma -
SAR High School
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