JACQUELINE KRIS SMITH133 West Hudson Street ♦ Long Beach, NY, 11561 ♦ (516) 459-7310 ♦ jks2155@gmail.com

EDUCATION

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, New York, New YorkMasters in Childhood Education/ Special Education 2014-presentMember of Kappa Delta Pi Global Honor Society

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York, New York 2008-2012Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and BehaviorConcentration in Art HistoryPremedical Candidate

LONG BEACH HIGH SCHOOL, Lido Beach, New York 2004-2008Summa Cum Laude

WORK EXPERIENCE

TUTOR 2013-2015Secondary Biology and Earth Science

● Instructed a high school student with a significant learning disability in the aforementioned subjects ● Employed knowledge of New York State Regents Curriculum to curate lesson plans tailored to student’s

needs

THERESA C. LANZONE- PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT MEDICINE, Long Beach, New York Medical Assistant 9/2013-3/2014

● Serves as an integral member in a high-volume pediatric practice by ensuring optimal pa-tient care and promoting efficient office functionality

● Effectively handles administrative duties (i.e. answering phones, scheduling appoint-ments, maintaining medical records, patient processing and care)

● Demonstrates proficiency in taking patient histories and performing various diagnostic procedures

CITY YEAR, INC.- NEW YORK, New York, New York 7/13/12-6/2013Corps Member, After School Coordinator

● Mentored and tutored 4th grade students at PS/MS 206M in East Harlem● Conducts in-class support and behavior coaching● Performs individual and small-group literacy interventions● Facilitates social impact projects and student leadership summits● Coordinates community-wide events to solidify a positive school climate● Designs, develops, implements and secures an enriching and positive environment for 3rd-

7th grade students in the extracurricular space as an After School Coordinator

UNDERGRADUATE RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE, Columbia University, New York, New York Days on Campus Intern 2/2011-4/2011

● One of five students selected to plan and implement the Days on Campus programs for prospective students accepted to Columbia University

● Responsible for developing and training tour guides to give tours of Morningside Heights and bus tours of New York City

CITY OF LONG BEACH, Long Beach, New York 5/2006-presentBeach Lifeguard

● Ensures safety of patrons by implementing superior knowledge of ocean topography while evaluating patrons’ swimming abilities

DODGE FITNESS CENTER, Columbia University, New York, New York 9/2008-5/2011Pool Lifeguard, Swim Instructor

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

UNDERGRADUATE RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE, Columbia University, New York, New YorkAdvisory Board Member: New Member Mentor Coordinator, Coordinator of Fun 9/2011-5/2012

● Facilitated the smooth transition and acclimation of newly admitted URC members● Coordinated entertainment initiatives to encourage a sense of community within the orga-

nizationTour Guide (General Tours, Science Tours) 11/2009-5/2012

● Engaged campus visitors in weekly informational tours● Helped launch the specialized Science Tour for visitors interested in science research on

campusSenior Interviewer 1/2011-2/2012

● Interviewed high school seniors and wrote supplementary reports evaluating their poten-tial success at Columbia

COLUMBIA PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, New York, New York Intern in the Department of Breast Surgery 5/2010-8/2011Founding Writer and Editor of quarterly Breast Services Newsletter 5/2010-8/2011

PEER HEALTH EXCHANGE 10/2009-5/2012Senior Health Educator

● Taught workshops on Decision-making and Communication, Sexually Transmitted Infec-tions and HIV, and Rape and Sexual Assault to New York City Public School students in schools lacking comprehensive health curricula

● Mentored and shared best practices with novice Health Educators

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS● Proficient in basic Spanish● Self-motivated, energetic, detail-oriented; perseveres both independently and as a team member● Adapts easily to new concepts and responsibilities with a consistently positive disposition● Excellent organizational skills; flourishes under pressure● Establishes exceptional working relationships with employers, co-workers, students and peers● Member of Columbia University’s Women’s Varsity Swimming and Diving Team● BLS Certified● Grade I (Pool Guard) and Grade III (Ocean Guard) Certified