Samantha Mejia
Summary
Passionate and responsible Resident Assistant with proficiency in empowering individual self-sufficiency. Attentive care professional focusing on individuals' unique needs and comforts. Empathetic cultivator of safe and nurturing environment for building meaningful relationships with residents and families. Specializes in mental health.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus
2023.08 - Current
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
- Organized and hosted social and educational events for residents to foster meaningful connections and community spirit.
- Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
- Mediated conflict resolution with roommates and other residence hall members to promote peace, order and positive relationships.
- Provided crisis intervention and support services to students to minimize intensity of emotional, mental and behavioral reactions to crisis.
- Communicated with parents, guardians and other family members to provide briefings of residence hall policies and student progress.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
Teacher's Assistant and Lab Prep
Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus
2021.08 - Current
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
2021.03 - Current
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medical Studies
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Daniel Boone Area High School
Birdsboro, PA05.2020
Skills
- Residential Support
- Student Advisory
- Student Leadership
- Effective Planning
- Public Speaking
- Student Engagement
- CPR Certified
- Time Management
- Policy Reinforcement
- Mediation
- Medication Dispensing
- Insurance Billing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Resident Assistant
Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus
2023.08 - Current
Teacher's Assistant and Lab Prep
Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus
2021.08 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
2021.03 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medical Studies
Thomas Jefferson University
High School Diploma -
Daniel Boone Area High School
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