Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Legal Experience
Leadership Experience
Languages
Affiliations
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Merolla Ernest

Old Bridge

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

School Bus Aide

Old Bridge Public Schools
Old Bridge
01.2022 - 08.2024
  • Ensured the safety and comfort of special education students during transit; communicated with staff and parents.

Teacher Assistant

Rutgers University
New Brunswick
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Orchestrated exam reviews, proctored exams, and provided prompt responses to student inquiries in Personality Psychology.

Cashier

Hollister
East Brunswick
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Delivered attentive customer service, supported team goals, and maintained organized store environments.

Cashier

Walmart
Old Bridge
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Delivered attentive customer service, supported team goals, and maintained organized store environments.

Education

J.D. -

Rutgers Law School
Newark, NJ
05.2027

Majors: Criminal Justice & Psychology; Minor: BA

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2024

Skills

  • Fluency in Arabic
  • Legal Research & Writing
  • Courtroom Observation
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Client Service
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail

Legal Experience

Intern  |  EEOC - Newark, New Jersey  |  06/2025 - Current

  • Worked closely with mediator to facilitate negotiations between parties to achieve mutually acceptable agreements.

Intern  |  Middlesex Family Court - New Brunswick, USA  |  06/2023 - 08/2025

  • Observed family, civil, and criminal cases, developing an in-depth understanding of courtroom procedures.
  • Analyzed case motions and legal documents, strengthening analytical and research abilities.
  • Gained substantial insight into family law and legal dynamics through direct mentorship and observation.

Leadership Experience

  • Criminal Justice Honor Society, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, President, 2023–Present, Secretary, 2022–2023, Member/Peer Advisor, 2022–Present, Led organizational meetings, facilitated guest speaker events, and managed executive board performance., Managed communications, scheduled peer advising sessions, and tracked event participation for 20–40 members., Guided students in accessing university and departmental resources, improving academic engagement.
  • Church Community, Old Bridge, NJ, Volunteer, 2020–Present, Developed and delivered age-appropriate lessons; coordinated trips and community-building events.

Languages

Arabic
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Reading psychological thrillers
  • Hiking
  • Photography

Timeline

School Bus Aide

Old Bridge Public Schools
01.2022 - 08.2024

Teacher Assistant

Rutgers University
01.2022 - 05.2022

Cashier

Hollister
01.2021 - 01.2022

Cashier

Walmart
06.2019 - 03.2020

J.D. -

Rutgers Law School

Majors: Criminal Justice & Psychology; Minor: BA

Rutgers University

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