Maya Oralevich
Palo Alto ,CA
Summary
Aspiring Physician and first year student at Binghamton State University of New York majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Spanish. Passionate about advocating for equality in healthcare and education amongst minorities including neurodiverse individuals. Experience working with children, adults, and individuals with special needs. Looking for opportunities to use skills in design thinking, leadership, and communication to spread awareness on inclusion and accessibility in neurodiverse communities
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teachers Assistant
New York State Youth Initiative
01.2025 - Current
- Provide classroom support as a Teacher's Assistant in a first-grade classroom of 20 students, helping with classwork, facilitating group activities, and maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment
- Communicate regularly with the teacher to ensure classroom needs are met and assist with lesson planning, materials, and classroom organization
- Offer additional support for students with learning differences, tailoring assistance and strategies to help them thrive in the classroom setting
- Supervise students during free time, ensuring their safety while fostering a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere and helping resolve social conflicts
- Lead and organize small group activities and games for up to 5 students, promoting teamwork, social skills, and positive interactions.
Intern
Cogwell Listen Up Fellowship
09.2024 - Current
- Participate in weekly meetings focused on mental health education, active listening, and fostering a culture of kindness and inclusivity on campus
- Lead mental health and active listening training sessions for student organizations, with group sizes ranging from 10 to 50 participants
- Design and deliver engaging mental health workshops and lessons tailored to student groups, aimed at promoting a healthy and supportive campus environment
- Proactively engage with student organizations to coordinate and schedule customized mental health and active listening workshops, addressing the specific needs of each group
Camp Leader
Stanford Neurodiversity Project- REACH
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Lead high school students through a two-week neurodiversity summer program focused neurodiversity advocacy, the strength based approach, and the design thinking process
- Facilitate group activities, discussions, and hands-on projects designed to enhance understanding of neurodiversity, universal design, and inclusivity
- Guide a group of 5-10 high school students in using the the strength based approach and universal design to create and present a neurodiversity project by promoting teamwork and critical thinking
- Foster a supportive environment for students with diverse needs, ensuring accessibility, providing personalized guidance, and providing mentorship
- Collaborate with camp leaders, staff and campers to receive and implement feedback to ensure a positive and engaging camp experience
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY05-2028
High School Diploma -
Henry M. Gunn
Palo Alto, CA06-2023
Skills
- Beginning Website Design
- Customer Service
- Creative Problem Solving
- Recruitment and Marketing
- Working with Special Needs Populations
- Team communication
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Stop the Bleed Certified
- Lifeguard Certified
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Hebrew
Full Professional
Timeline
Teachers Assistant
New York State Youth Initiative
01.2025 - Current
Intern
Cogwell Listen Up Fellowship
09.2024 - Current
Camp Leader
Stanford Neurodiversity Project- REACH
06.2024 - 08.2024
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Stop the Bleed Certified
- Lifeguard Certified
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Binghamton University
High School Diploma -
Henry M. Gunn
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