Mattea Rabeno

Experience

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  McLeod Tyler Wellness Center

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Wellness Ambassador

  This position showed me just how connected the mind and body really are when we talk about health and wellness. We focused on accessibility and affordability of resources because every student deserves to receive the best mental and physical healthcare! The events we planned weren't just educational, but fun and helped me develop skills in regards to outreach and planning events!

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  William & Mary - School of Education

  Jul 2022 - Jul 2022

  Camp Counselor

  This job pushed me to be clear and articulate in my communication and also showed me the power of advocacy in regards to the students I was paired with. I gained skills in how to mediate intense conversations and facilitate an environment of respect among younger students. This job demonstrated the strength behind meaningful connections and I intend to keep those connections for a very long time.

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  William & Mary Residence Life

  Aug 2022 - now

  Residential Assistant

  My role in this job has taught me the value of community. Planning hall activities, creating engaging bulletin boards, and advocating for these students have allowed me to be a more effective leader. My favorite part has been getting to know my residents and using my own networking skills to help them achieve their goals for college!

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  William & Mary

  Aug 2022 - now

  Through this position, I have been able to develop my organizational leadership skills when it comes to running participants, engaging in weekly lab meetings, and collecting data in an ethical and unbiased way. I hope to pursue additional research endeavors in the future! I have been able to assist students with not just learning the material but using metacognition to better retain the information. I have been able to increase my knowledge of introductory biology through leading office hours focusing on collaboration and teamwork.

  • Research Assistant in Dr. Zeman's Lab on Developmental Psychology

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Learning Assistant

    Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
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  Brightview Senior Living

  Jun 2023 - Jan 2024

  Server

  As a food server, I was able to attend to the residents of Brightview during their meals. This included residents in independent living, assisted living, and residents who have dementia. I worked with a team of servers as I became a part of this senior living community and learned more about the geriatric population through this position!

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  The Bristal Assisted Living

  Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

  Recreation Assistant

  As a recreation assistant, I was able to plan and participate in fun events and activities for the residents such as fitness classes and karaoke nights. I worked with individuals that were in assisted living and also that have dementia. By working with residents with dementia, I was able to learn more about this condition and observe the high-quality healthcare given to these patients.

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  Hampton Roads ENT~Allergy

  Feb 2024 - now

  Medical Assistant

  Through this opportunity, I have learned more about the healthcare field and the dynamic teamwork present in an office setting. I have been able to record patient's medical history & their chief complaints in addition to documenting important details of patients' visits. This includes physical examination findings, laboratory and radiography studies, and procedures done in the office.I have also been able to work 1 on 1 with several different providers while assisting in procedures including myringotomy & tube placements, biopsies, and epistaxis control. When sending in referrals and surgical orders on behalf of the providers, I have been able to become well versed with Otolaryngology terminology. I am excited to see what more I can learn during the final year of my undergraduate studies! Show less