Zaina Sharqawi
Fairfield,United States
Summary
Highly-motivated pre medical student with a strong desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapt at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Umma Volunteer Project
05.2024 - Current
- Oversee the Umma Volunteer Project at UCLA and maintain close communication with the board members and general members.
- Manage the tutors who help teach kids at low income schools.
- Approve the weekly curriculum and activities
- Work closely with the healthfair coordinator to provide free healthcare screenings in underserved communities.
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Establish fundraising strategies to increase financial support for programs and services.
Social Chair
Diyya Project
03.2024 - Current
- Contributed to the establishment of a club on campus with the goal of providing essential school supplies to low-income students in Tunisia.
- Organize and attend fundraising events.
- Leveraged networks to identify and establish collaborative relationships with various clubs.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions regarding new ideas for upcoming projects.
Tutor
Students Organize For Syria
01.2023 - Current
- Tutored Arab refugees fundamental subjects like math and english.
- Provided guidance on achieving academic goals, including college applications, test preparation, and career selection.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to the needs of each student.
Healthfair Coordinator
Umma Volunteer Project
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Organized free healthcare screenings in downtown Los Angeles minorities in underserved communities.
- Trained new members on how to use machines and take vitals.
- Led the orientation sessions and onboarded new members.
- Overlooked and managed the healthfairs.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered additional supplies as needed.
- Delegated work to other board members, setting priorities and goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles06.2026
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Problem-solving competence
- Knowledge in programming in R and Python
- Fluent in Arabic
- Proficient in Spanish
Research Assistant at UCLA Health
- Submitting for publication in December on the nursing recommendations to improve medication reconciliation within discharge and care transitions at Ronald Reagan
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge
- Enhanced research quality by meticulously collecting and analyzing data from various sources.
- Awarded best research/innovation poster and abstract at the 2024 annual UCLA Nursing Science and Innovation Conference
Research Assistant at UCLA Baby Lab
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality such as EEGs and other linguistic paradigms.
Timeline
President
Umma Volunteer Project
05.2024 - Current
Social Chair
Diyya Project
03.2024 - Current
Tutor
Students Organize For Syria
01.2023 - Current
Healthfair Coordinator
Umma Volunteer Project
04.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology
University of California, Los Angeles
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