Annette Fishman

Experience

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  Self Employed

  May 2017 - now

  Private Mathematics Tutor and Babysitter

  - Personally customize tutoring and instructional approaches to meet the needs of diverse client populations in all academic subject areas and guide students in test-taking strategies, note-taking, and studying for exams to propel learning mastery and academic success- Specialize in the understanding, conceptualization, and unity of mathematical and scientific concepts from elementary to college levels- Create innovative and educational games using arts and crafts, children’s books, and exercises that help improve self-confidence, curiosity, and speed impediments - Provide children with nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth Show less

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  Monarch Camps

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2020

  Gymnastics Counselor

  - Worked as a Gymnastics Counselor/Coach for 25+ children ages 7-15 and explained principles, techniques, and safety requirements of different activities to prevent injury - Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents, and my camp team by utilizing active listening skills and dynamic interpersonal skills- Organized projects and adjusted activity plans to better engage campers of different abilities and interests

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  Milt Wright & Associates, Inc.

  Apr 2020 - now

  Business Assistant

  - Assemble all of the Windmills Trainer Manuals sponsored by the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation to be shipped out to employers across the United States to change the perception of disability training curriculum and create employment opportunities and outcomes for individuals with disabilities- Responsible for doing administrative and clerical tasks, as well as streamlining administrative processes to reduce errors, improve accuracy and efficiency, and achieve organizational objectives- Assist Milt Wright and Richard Pimentel, contributors of the American Disability Act, in Train-the-Trainer sold-out highly interactive disability inclusion training presentations with 80+ employers all over the country- Actively pursue customer service, leadership, and organizational skills in a detail-oriented and deadline-driven environment Show less

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  The TJX Companies, Inc.

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2023

  Merchandise Store Associate

  - Developed interpersonal communication skills to work effectively and collaboratively in a team setting with people from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds - Handled customer relations in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies during a worldwide pandemic and executed all responsibilities assigned- Fulfilled functions as a cashier, inventory stock, janitor, customer service representative, greeter, and more

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  Dr. Heidi Park, DDS Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

  Jan 2023 - now

  Student Intern

  - Observe and assist dental care treatments with Dr. Park such as fillings, dental crowns, bridges and implants, extractions, root canal treatment, X-rays, anesthesia, Invisalign consultations, and more- Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments to prevent growth of bacteria on instruments using current American Dental Association protocols- Prepare trays with standard dental instruments, and work closely with patients before, during and after procedures- Assist in the management of the office, such as scheduling of the office and maintaining patient records Show less

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  UCLA Pre-Dental Student Outreach Program (PDSOP)

  Jun 2023 - now

  Secretary

  - Secretary in the largest Pre-Dental Club at UCLA with over 200 students. I help seek, manage, and distribute club information/resources in a weekly newsletter required to become prime dental school applicants- I plan opportunities, conferences with admissions counselors, and social events to broaden pre-dental students’ knowledge about careers in dental care, provide networking opportunities with dental and academic professionals, and participate in community services

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  UCLA

  Aug 2023 - Mar 2024

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Served as a research assistant at the Mildred E. Mathias Herbarium at the University of California, Los Angeles. My responsibilities include:- Process, image, and label herbarium specimens for digital preservation on a public herbarium database (CCH2) to facilitate the taxonomic and ecological study of plants around the world- Collect, press, and mount plant specimens to contribute novel data to herbariums 200,000+ specimen collection- Query online taxonomic databases to help update the binomial names specimen Show less