Catherine Rodriguez
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acrxio@r.postjobfree.com
Education:
● Perth Amboy High School (2006 2010)
● Rutgers University, BA Economics, minor in Mathematics (2010 2015)
● Rutgers University, MS in Mathematical Finance (2015)
● Johns Hopkins University, Data Science Certification (2 courses out of 9 completed) Work Experience:
JEI Learning Center Associate director (10/13 present)
● Oversee programs of nearly 200 center students in different subject areas, ranging from 1st 12th grade.
● Responsible for day to day function of center, including instruction, inventory, payments, marketing of programs, customer service.
● Maintain relationships with students and families, build a positive, child centered community focused around learning.
Research Diets Research assistant (10/13 09/14)
● Assisted designing research on diet induced disease models (in vivo and in vitro).
● Processed, organized and summarized data, reporting experiment results using a variety of scientific, word processing, spreadsheet or statistical software applications or program platforms
● Collaborated to conduct studies to laboratory animals and their response to diet induced disease models.
● Aided s crutinize immunodeficient laboratory animal models and their respective strains (pre clinical and non clinical purposes)
JEI Learning Center Math Tutor (09/12 10/13)
● Assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them on a regular basis to clarify learning problems and work on study skills.
● Serving as a model for students in the techniques, strategies, attitudes, and beliefs that successful learners employ as they acquire new knowledge, solve problems, and complete academic tasks. Kumon Tutor (05/12 09/13)
● Reviewing class material, discussing texts, predicting test questions, formulating ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems.
NetChem Laboratories, Inc. Lab/ Research Assistant (Internship) (10/12 12/12)
● Performing standardized laboratory tests to verify chemical characteristics, composition and pureness.
● Sampling, testing, measuring, recording and analyzing results as part of a scientific team while adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines. Rita Pharmacy and Surgical Supplies (Internship) Sales and Marketing department assistant (07/12 09/12)
● Assisting with planning and implementing a sales and market strategy, developing new business relationships, attracting groups and special events, increasing corporate sponsorships and preparing weekly sales reports.
Rutgers University Chemistry Department, Chair's assistant/Lab Assistant (09/2010 05/2012)
● Handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity.
● Manage data collection projects by meeting paper and electronic mailing deadlines, entering data, transcribing tapes and handwritten notes
Organizations and Clubs:
● LSAMP (Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation)
● E.O.F. Pride (Educational Opportunity Fund)
● L.U.N.A. ( Latinos United Networking in America) Community Service:
The First Tee of Raritan Valley Volunteer (07/2015 present)
● Helping organize golf fundraisers and events, such as The Barclays (PGA Tour)
● Providing educational programs that build character, instill life enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
Middlesex County Center of Empowerment Advocate (08/14 present)
● Supporting and empowering survivors and significant others affected by sexual violence.
● Promoting to eliminate all forms of sexual violence through community awareness and education. Nelvi Transit Mentor (07/09 present)
● Organize recreational activities for disabled students to institute the concept of friendship and companionship.
● Educate low income parents about the resources available to their disabled children.
● Advocate to eradicate the segregation between special aid and “regular” students RU Angel Fundraiser (09/10 12/14)
● Collecting food, money, toys, clothes for underprivileged children in the Newark, NJ area for significant holidays, such as, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
NJPIRG campaigner (10/10 04/11)
● Promoting the use of safe energy by raising awareness of nuclear plants and their hazardous locations.
● Stimulate Education and Social Involvement across New Jersey. Languages:
● English
● Spanish
● Portuguese (Elementary Proficiency)