Amanda Maille

Experience

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  Market Basket

  Feb 2014 - Apr 2021

  Cashier

  -Accurately process customer transactions and maintain cash drawer while providing exceptional customer service-Trained 20 new cashiers -Volunteered to take on the increased responsibility of being a cashier for the Cigarette Center, which handles large amounts of money of over $1500-Consistently maintain an accurate cash drawer and am very capable of processing various methods of payment, including handling cash, making change, various types of card payments, checks, etc. -Worked 20+ hours per week during COVID-19 pandemic/summer 2020-Work part-time during school breaks Show less

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  Create & Discover

  Nov 2014 - Jun 2019

  Assistant Teacher

  -Led activities for groups of 5-24 students, like songs, games, stories, and clean-up time-Fostered relationships with children by teaching them manners and greeting them daily

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  Child Health Center

  Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

  Intern

  -Shadowed pediatricians while they did well visits (HIPAA compliant)-Shadowed nurses while they took prepared rooms for patients, took vital signs, interviewed the patients, performed tests, input electronic medical records (EMR, HIPAA compliant)-Did the beginning of well visits by preparing the room, calling for the patients in the waiting room, bringing the patient to their room, taking their vital signs, interviewing them, and inputting EMR into the system for the physician before their well visit with the patient Show less

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  Harvard CrimsonEMS

  Aug 2017 - May 2021

  -Reached status of 1st rider (the lead EMT on shift) earlier than most other EMTs in the organization-On shift, was the first to interact with the patient, directed 2nd and 3rd riders to take specific vital signs, perform appropriate interventions, and call for ProEMS advanced care and ambulance if necessary-Served 150 hours, being the first rider on shift for over 70 hours, and treated 32 patients-Served over 40 more EMT hours by doing ambulance ride-alongs with ProEMS of Cambridge, MA-Helped organize EMS presence at large-scale, school-wide events like the annual Harvard-Yale game; also served at these events-Led continuing-education trainings for CrimsonEMS EMTs Show less -Served as the 3rd EMT on shift, observing and assisting with whatever the lead EMT on shift, the 1st rider, and the second in-command, the 2nd rider, needed me to do. -Took vital signs on patients-Took thorough notes of vital signs, times, and interventions-Studied and learned location of all equipment in bags-Practiced calling on and off of shift-Practiced leading patient care in preparation for elevation to 2nd rider-Practiced skills while on shift and not seeing patients Show less

  • Emergency Medical Technician, 1st Rider

    Mar 2019 - May 2021

  • Social Commissar

    Dec 2018 - May 2020

  • Emergency Medical Technician, 2nd Rider

    Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Emergency Medical Technician, 3rd rider

    Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
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  Harvard University

  Aug 2017 - May 2021

  Peer Advisor for first year students.-Advised 10 first-year students throughout their first year at Harvard on college adjustment, academics, social life, etc. in an entryway of 30 students, a proctor, and two co-PAF’s-Spearheaded study break ideas and hosted study breaks for entryway-Maximized funds for study breaks by, for example, renting free board games from First Year Experience Office, using plates, cutlery, fruit from dining halls, etc. which allowed us to splurge for special events, like extra study breaks and snacks during finals period-Supported students outside of and on top of my responsibilities as a PAF, including supporting them at their extracurricular events, getting an impromptu meal in their dining hall, making them goody bags for Halloween, and holding office hours during stressful periods of the school year Show less

  • Peer Advising Fellow ("PAF")

    Aug 2018 - May 2021

  • Student

    Aug 2017 - May 2021
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  Harvard Dorm Crew

  Aug 2017 - May 2021

  -Worked in dorms to maintain living spaces for students with hands-on supervision of the rooms and direct oversight of employee’s work-Trained over 100 student employees in custodial cleaning tasks and event preparation in a dynamic, goal-driven environment-Led a team of 6-14 employees to complete a cleaning project on a strict deadline while maintaining a fun and motivating work environment -Mentored 300 first-year student employees, introducing them to employment opportunities and academic/extra-curricular resources-Headed new Zero-Waste Team initiative to educate the student body about the environmental impacts of waste and how to manage and minimize their waste production Show less -Worked as a student employee during the Fall Clean-Up pre-orientation program for 9 days to clean the Harvard dorms before student's arrival-Became term-time employee and worked at least 2 hours per week maintaining living spaces and cleaning in-suite bathrooms -Applied for and was given opportunity to become a trial captain and was given a dorm assignment to clean during Spring Clean-Up in preparation for alumni arrival-Was offered a promotion to Clean-Up Captain for my diligent work, effective leadership, and honest teamwork Show less

  • House Captain

    Aug 2020 - May 2021

  • Clean-Up Captain

    Jun 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Employee

    Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
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  Harvard Summer School

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2024

  Tutored General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry during summers of 2018 and 2019 in person and 2020-2024 remotely. -Assisted students in organic chemistry and general chemistry for 10-20 hours per week-Coached students according to their specific difficulties and learning styles -Made myself available for extra hours for students Proctor for the Secondary School Program (2018) and General Program (2019) at Harvard Summer School.-Oversaw the safety and wellbeing of 30 high school students and 15 college students in a Harvard dorm-Hosted weekly study breaks for students with food and activities, like icebreakers and board games-Teamed up with other dorms to host larger events for the students, like an outdoor movie night

  • Harvard Summer School Tutor

    Jun 2018 - Jul 2024

  • Harvard Summer School Proctor

    Jun 2018 - Aug 2019
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  Boston Children's Hospital

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Summer Intern and Research Assistant

  -Investigated brain injury in premature infants; specifically, performed Western Blot analysis to investigate the role of Zinc in white matter injury that is present in many premature infants -Participated in and presented at group meetings-Worked in lab for 10-12 hours per week in addition to proctoring for the Harvard Summer School

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  Planned Parenthood Federation of America

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

  Intern at Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM)

  -Volunteered virtually 3-4 hours per week, creating resources in Spanish about Planned Parenthood services and protection methods-Helped spearhead a pipeline from Health Care Assistant (HCA) programs to employment in Planned Parenthood-Attended additional meetings, including FAQ sessions and meetings with other teams, to learn more about Planned Parenthood and reproductive health

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  SetSail 赛帆教育

  Oct 2021 - Jul 2023

  Teacher

  -Taught English classes to Chinese students, 1-on-1 or in a group setting, helping them prepare for universities in the US. Classes focus on writing, reading comprehension, speech and debate, etc.-Built trusting and meaningful relationships with students by teaching them on a weekly basis, answering any personal questions they have about life in the US, and inquiring about their life and culture in China

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  Harvard University

  Dec 2021 - Dec 2022

  Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Fellowship
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  SeekHealing

  Oct 2022 - Aug 2023

  Volunteer

  -Completed Listening Training, a 6-week, 12-hour course about how to be an active, empathetic listener-Have directly employed these skills as a "Space Owl" - This means that, during Listening Trainings, my main role is to be there for participants who are experiencing big, activating emotions and to hold space for them individually. When I am not holding space for individual participants, I am there to help demonstrate the material and pair up with participants to practice Listening skills.

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  Kaplan

  Jan 2023 - Sept 2024

  MCAT Prep Instructor

  -Teach students concepts in biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and critical analysis and reading skills in preparation for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)- Currently on LOA during medical school

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  The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

  Sept 2023 - May 2024

  Student Academic Assistant I

  - Study Card Creator for the M1 Class of 2027- Create flashcard decks on the Anki app to be distributed to the M1 class and used to study for exams. These decks are based on our lectures.

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  Falls Church Healthcare Center

  Feb 2024 - Feb 2025

  Volunteer

  - Assist medical assistants in "First Recovery" and "Second Recovery" immediately after the procedure and as anesthesia wears off.-- "First recovery" involves monitoring and recording patient vitals, comforting patient as they wake up from anesthesia, helping dress the patient, monitoring beeding-- "Second recovery" involves providing a snack and water for the patient, monitor symptoms and bleeding, re-check vitals, and comfort the patient post-procedure.- Shadow during procedures

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  AmeriHealth Caritas

  Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

  AmeriHealth Caritas’ Health Policy Fellowship Program

  - Interned in the office of Congresswoman Lauren Underwood [D-IL-14] as a Maternal Health Intern

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

  Maternal Health Intern

  - Served as a Maternal Health Intern in the office of Congresswoman Lauren Underwood [D-IL-14], who has co-founded the Black Maternal Health Caucus and co-sponsored the Momnibus legislation- Worked directly with the Health Policy Advisor - Drafted and published the June and July "Momnibus" newsletter, updating stakeholders and community members on efforts and accomplishments of Congresswoman Underwood and news within the maternal health space- Drafted memos for the events and meetings that the Congresswoman attended, including talking points and remarks guidance for the Congresswoman- Answered the phones in the office, providing contact info of staffers in the office, taking messages from constituents and passing them along to the Congresswoman, and directing constituents to the Congresswoman's website or the District office- Drafted press releases for the Communications Director- Drafted social media posts for the Press Assistant- Drafted Dear Colleague letters for bills that the Congresswoman was preparing to introduce- Drafted "one pagers" for new bills, which gave a summary of and pertinent information about the said bill- Researched various topics to be used for writing the text of a bill Show less