Rayaan Niazi

College freshman with strong interests in biology, neuroscience, education, and community engagement. Experienced in teaching academic subjects, coordinating tutoring programs, managing events, and maintaining partner communication. Developed clinical knowledge through an orthopedic surgery internship focused on injury assessment and procedures. Committed to a career in medicine through continuous growth, leadership, and making meaningful contributions in academic, professional, and extracurricular settings.

• Muslim Center of Greater Princeton, Volunteer Staff, Princeton, New Jersey, United States, 2022-09, Present, Teach weekly Islamic Studies lessons to classes of 15+ students. Manage classroom materials, grade assignments, and facilitate student assessments. Communicate regularly with parents via email to support student progress and engagement. Continue to strengthen skills in education, communication, and classroom management through faith-based instruction.
• West Windsor Branch-Mercer County Library, Volunteer, West Windsor, New Jersey, United States, 2023-07, 2023-08, Led a summer reading program by tracking children's reading hours and encouraging participation through organized raffles. Distributed materials and managed prize entries. Organized and maintained bookshelves, categorizing books by date, author, and genre. Strengthened organizational skills and contributed to fostering literacy in the community.

Pawns Pathways, Head of Community Outreach, 2023, 2025, Partnered and communicated with the West Windsor Library to schedule free, community-based chess classes. Facilitated interactive lessons to teach core chess strategies and critical thinking skills. Orchestrated programs that generated high engagement, promoting intellectual development and accessibility within the community.