Abby Giacoman

Experience

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  Rochester Institute of Technology

  Aug 2021 - May 2022

  Treasurer of the Global Public Health Association, 2021-2022

  Had weekly executive board meeting to discuss changes and future plans for the club. Worked with the other officers to plan and successfully execute annual club events. Oversaw the financial side of the club by continuously monitoring and regulating the available club funds and budget. Verified requests by other officers for club expenditures.

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  Deny Goalkeeping

  Jul 2022 - Apr 2024

  Youth Lacrosse Coach

  Constructed drills and game-like situations for 1 hour private lessons. Worked sessions both independently as well as with coaching staff and players from Roberts Wesleyan College.My goal as a coach was to help the players I worked with build confidence both on and off the field. We consistently worked on mindset and confidence in playing abilities, as well as on solidifying save mechanics and improving reaction time, coordination and clearing abilities.

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  Rochester Institute of Technology

  Aug 2022 - May 2023

  Worked to interconnect students within the program through social, career oriented and philanthropic activities and club events. Ensured all deadlines were met throughout the year and worked with other officers to create a welcoming environment within the program for incoming students. Worked closely with club advisor to ensure compliance with the PASA constitution and RIT guidelines. Functioned as a peer notetaker for the Department of Access Services in Advanced Spanish 1, Biochemistry, and General Chemistry 1 Lab. Took detailed notes during the respected class periods and uploaded them to an RIT webpage after class, so that the student(s) who requested the service could view them. Met with professor and fellow TAs for a half hour each week, assisted in grading in-class assignments, provided clarification and answered student questions during class, and worked to provide the class with a deeper and more thorough understanding of Biology.

  • President of Physician Assistant Student Association (PASA), 2022-2023

    Aug 2022 - May 2023

  • Peer Notetaker

    Aug 2021 - May 2023

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant -General Biology

    Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
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  Webster-Schroeder High School

  May 2024 - now

  Organized and directed 2 summer camps, Day in the Life of a Dog and Scientist Training Academy, for students in grades 3-5. Day in the Life of a Dog:This camp was designed specifically for children who love animals and may want to have a career working with them in the future. Throughout this camp's duration, participants were able to interact and learn about different professions that work with animals (veterinarian technicians, police officers/ K-9 dogs, etc) and meet many different kinds of dogs from the Rochester community.Scientist Training Academy:This camp was designed for children who have a passion for science. Throughout its duration, students were able to learn about Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Astronomy, and Forensics. As well as take part in different experiments associated with the topic of the day (building a cell, constructing a space exploration rover, making oobleck, and fingerprinting). Show less

  • Summer Camp Director

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Substitute Teacher

    May 2024 - Jun 2024