Zoe Adelstein
Chicago,IL
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented student with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
P.h. D. Research Assistant
Loyola University Medical Center
2023.08 - 2024.06
- Worked with Dr. Kelly Langert in her bioengineering research lab focused on delivering targeted drug therapies to various inflamed neuropathies focusing on Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Performed independent experiments and presented personal data sets implemented into the lab's current research, advancing their findings (trained in dozens of vital experimental processes)
Camp Counselor
Camp Eagle Ridge
2022.06 - Current
- Company Overview: Leadership Camp dedicated to teaching kids healthy living skills and developing strong leaders
- Created and taught leadership-based workshops, ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, learned behavior management skills, responded to various incidents and concerns, and cared for campers ages 7-17 (awarded Camper of The Year in 2021)
Mental Health Educator and Teen Ambassador
Erika's Lighthouse
2022.01 - 2024.01
- Created presentations for CPS high schools to spread mental health resources and led a student leadership academy to teach other students how to become mental health advocates
- Selected as the sole teen ambassador speaker for the Erika's Lighthouse 20th Anniversary banquet
Youth Advisory Council Member
Chicago Fair Trade
2023.08 - 2024.06
- Worked with other teenagers in the Chicagoland area to expand the Chicago Fair Trade mission and raise awareness for economic and environmental justice
- Organized peaceful protests, pop-up shops, and speaker events for the local community
Volunteer STEM Tutor
Chicago Teen Mentors
2020.08 - 2024.06
- Tutored underprivileged Chicago public school students in various STEM subjects
- Subject areas: pre-algebra, algebra, trigonometry, precalculus, computer science, environmental science, chemistry, robotics, and other STEM subjects (3x per week with students aged 9-14)
Outreach and Marketing Volunteer
Christopher House
2022.10 - 2023.05
- Nonprofit organization that provides educational resources for underprivileged children and their families
- Assisted outreach team members by spreading the mission and opportunities provided by Christopher House to families across the country through company promotional cards
- Reached 1,000+ families and received numerous donations to further the organization's mission
Class of 2024 Team Member and Prospective Student
Chicago Association of Student Engineers (CASE)
2023.10 - 2024.05
- Non-profit organization that exposes high school students to resources for future STEM career goals
- Participated in monthly outreach events where I learned vital professional development skills, including resume-building and proper interview techniques
- Connected with professional engineers nationwide to learn more about available internships and building a foundation for engineering
Program Coordinator and Research Intern
National STEM Honors Society
2020.08 - 2021.01
- A non-profit organization to fill the gap in education around the STEM disciplines
- Researched schools nationwide and developed methods to improve their respect for STEM programs, creating presentations and meeting with school executives
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Connecticut
Storrs06.2028
High School Diploma -
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
Chicago, IL06.2024
Skills
Problem-Solving
Team Leadership
Effective Communication
Activity Supervision
Health and wellness
Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Positive Engagement
Athletic History
- Tennis, JV, 2020, City Championship Title (2020, 2021)
- School Soccer, Varsity Starter, 2020-Present, 1st Team All-Conference (2021), CPL Conference Champions (2021, 2022, 2023), Regional Runner-Up (2021, 2022, 2023)
- Club Soccer, Northwind SC (2017-2020), Eclipse Select SC (2020-2021), FC United (2021-2022)
Extracurricular Activities
Your Mind Matters, Founder and President, 2021-2024, School club dedicated to raising awareness for teen mental health issues. Chicago Teen Mentors, Outreach Director, 2020-2024, Nonprofit tutoring company that focuses on giving back to underprivileged CPS students. Freshman Mentors, Vice President and Division Leader, 2021-2024, School club that helps incoming first-year students adjust to the high school environment. Fair Trade Club, Executive Board Member (President), 2022-2024, School club dedicated to ensuring safer working conditions and equal pay for suppliers.
Certification
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - American Red Cross.
- Lifeguarding Certification - American Red Cross.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
Timeline
Class of 2024 Team Member and Prospective Student
Chicago Association of Student Engineers (CASE)
2023.10 - 2024.05
P.h. D. Research Assistant
Loyola University Medical Center
2023.08 - 2024.06
Youth Advisory Council Member
Chicago Fair Trade
2023.08 - 2024.06
Outreach and Marketing Volunteer
Christopher House
2022.10 - 2023.05
Camp Counselor
Camp Eagle Ridge
2022.06 - Current
Mental Health Educator and Teen Ambassador
Erika's Lighthouse
2022.01 - 2024.01
Volunteer STEM Tutor
Chicago Teen Mentors
2020.08 - 2024.06
Program Coordinator and Research Intern
National STEM Honors Society
2020.08 - 2021.01
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Connecticut
High School Diploma -
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - American Red Cross.
- Lifeguarding Certification - American Red Cross.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
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