Experience
Legal and Business Development Officer, JacqMariaJewelry
January 2021-Present
Formed LLC, successfully registered trademarks, and created employment, advertising, and influencer contracts. Expanded business through new and various digital and guerrilla marketing campaigns.
Owner, Varsity Instructional Prep
June 2014 – Present
Syosset, NY
Teaching is a strong passion of mine. I spent a large amount of time in college volunteering in a classroom setting tutoring, teaching, and educating for college preparation. After graduating, I dedicated more time to personal tutoring sessions (over 10 hours a week). See below for some of the other educational and youth development organizations I work(ed) with!
The Day-to-Day
Develop, advertise, market, and manage personal tutoring company.
Tutor students ages K-12 in all core subjects, Spanish, Politics, Psychology, and more. Also offer SAT/ACT tutoring, GED tutoring, test prep and organizational skills training.
Experience with students with learning disabilities, students with ADHD, students on the Autism Spectrum, ESL students, from children to adult.
Cultivate and maintain client relationships (mainly involves high school student, as well as parent).
Support students by reinforcing subject material and developing organizational and test taking strategies.
Inspire self-esteem and tactical tools to combat students’ obstacles in comprehension and academic achievement.
100% improvement rate (average improvement 15-25%)
Volunteer, Greenpoint Shul Shabbat/Holidays Committee
April 2023-Present
Work with shul members to ensure Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat and Saturday afternoon Kiddush meals and programming are coordinated and fundraised for. Plan all holiday events including programming, decor, meals, fundraising, and ticket sales.
Vice President/Secretary/Student Representative, Fordham Law Student Bar Association
September 2017-May 2020
Represented student body in academic, curriculum, diversity, clubs and programming. Worked alongside law school deans on hiring committees for future deans. Planned events for student body of 1200+ and fundraised for law school.
Founder/President, Fordham Jewish Law Students Association
October 2018-May 2020
Started club from scratch and recruited a full board during first year of inception; club is sustainable today. Developed a years' worth of programming including academic support, networking and alumni events, events of jewish law interest, and holiday events. Represented jewish students of all backgrounds to ensure their rights were protected on campus.
Legal Intern, Entrepreneurial Law Clinic, Lincoln Center Legal Services
January 2020-May 2020
Supported entrepreneurial clients form entities, structured incentive compensation for founders, protected clients' intellectual property rights, and drafted shareholder, operating, and employment agreements. Researched immigration and entity formation tensions for cofounders. Formulated Delaware C-Corp for emerging education technology client.
Legal Intern, Business Integrity Commission
October 2019-January 2019
Researched new laws and rules for prior litigation. Reviewed and submitted new employee applications and assisted in rolling out and communicating new legislation.
Summer Associate, K&L Gates
July 2019-August 2019
Drafted an Investors Management Agreement for an IPO disclosure. Reviewed a Limited Partnership Agreement and Asset Management Agreement for a private investment. Executed various legal research assignments, participated in client meetings, and shadowed calls.
Judicial Intern, U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
July 2018-December 2018
Conducted legal research, prepared reports and recommendations, and assisted in drafting judicial opinions on a variety of civil cases. Shadowed and assisted judge in courtroom proceedings, conferences and in chambers.
Secretary/Volunteer, Suspension Representation Project
September 2018-May 2020
Represented students and their families in suspension hearings in front of NYC public school's superintendent's office. Armed students and their families of their rights to ensure students gain the best outcome for their education.
Volunteer, WomensLaw
September 2017-May 2020
Advised people experiencing domestic violence and family issues with family law legal advice across all 50 states.
Legal Practice Assistant, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
August 2015-July 2017
Drafted, prepared and cite checked legal research, pleadings and other legal documents. Coordinated trial logistics, expert witnesses, and clients. Gained trial site paralegal experience.
Co-founder, President, Finance Students Networking Association of New York
November 2014-May 2015
Along with 3 fellow college grads entering the financial sector, I began development of a networking organization for young people enrolled in SUNY and CUNY schools looking to gain access to finance opportunities. The program consisted of company site visits, round table discussions, social and charity networking events, and exclusive job postings.
Development Intern, Urban Justice Center
February 2014 – June 2014
Expanded social media presence, facilitated cultural awareness of various marginalized populations of NYC.
Worked with CEO/founder on completion of NYC’s OCA Grant application.
Helped plan, organize, and oversee professional fundraising events with 100s of guests.
Senior Health Educator, Peer Health Exchange
September 2011 – May 2014
Expertly trained in instructing/educating NYC 9th grade public school students in STIs & HIV and Pregnancy Prevention workshops.
Recognized sensitivity for diverse cultures and backgrounds; Respectfully and effectively addressed stigmatized social issues.
Further developed management, interpersonal/communication, and public speaking skills.
Executive Affairs and Scheduling Intern, Manhattan Borough President's Office
June 2013 – August 2013
Researched events/organizations throughout NYC; Managed/updated Borough President’s calendar.
Interacted and communicated with various nonprofit, political, community, and arts organizations.
Responsible for Borough President's scheduling for NYPD’s National Night Out Against Crime throughout 5 boroughs.
EL CENTRO COMUNITARIO DE EDUCACIÓN
Volunteer Program Coordinator
April 2011 – Present
Furthered marketing, advertising, and development skills: led recruiting/interviewing process.
Increased managerial skills by preparing and directing semiweekly tutoring sessions with a volunteer staff of 15-20 teachers and over 50 attending students.
Volunteer ESL Tutor
April 2010 – September 2010
Taught English language, GED, computer, and reading classes to U.S. immigrant students ages 2-70 from various countries of all English speaking levels.
Acquired lesson planning and teaching skills.
Marketed and advertised program throughout neighboring communities.
After-School Tutor/Activities Specialist, University Settlement Society of New York
January 2012 – May 2012
Weekly 2 hour afterschool tutoring and activities program.
Tutored primarily Chinese immigrant or first-generation middle school-aged students from NYC.
Led college preparation workshops for high school students.
Tutor, International Rescue Committee
September 2011 – December 2011
Assisted United States refugee students ages 14-21 from predominantly Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.
Social Media Intern, New York Open Center
June 2013 – August 2013
Led brainstorming sessions with Volunteer, Marketing, and Web Development team to increase outreach, develop social media presence, and attract a younger audience for nonprofit holistic learning center.
Directed, shot, and edited photoshoot for catalogue.
Demo Intern, My Superfoods Company LLC.
March 2013 – August 2013
New York, NY
Performed product demonstrations; Informed/educated target market consumers and developed brand recognition for start-up company.
Gained first-hand experience of product-consumer relationship in the political U.S. health food industry.
Crew Intern, Tribeca Film Festival
March 2013 – April 2013
Dream Coach, The Future Project
September 2012 – May 2013
Mentor an NYC public high school student to help realize, foster, and support a dream.
Attend monthly self, group, and mentor coaching activities with diverse professionals/”Dream Coaches” and student partners.
Maintained weekly meetings with student mentee working on personal beauty company.
Community Leader & Team Captain, Relay for Life
December 2010 – June 2011
Fundraised $1,000 individually, and $80,000 collectively
Created multiple fundraising events, gained sponsors, planned and coordinated end-of-year town relay.
January 2021-Present
Formed LLC, successfully registered trademarks, and created employment, advertising, and influencer contracts. Expanded business through new and various digital and guerrilla marketing campaigns.
Owner, Varsity Instructional Prep
June 2014 – Present
Syosset, NY
Teaching is a strong passion of mine. I spent a large amount of time in college volunteering in a classroom setting tutoring, teaching, and educating for college preparation. After graduating, I dedicated more time to personal tutoring sessions (over 10 hours a week). See below for some of the other educational and youth development organizations I work(ed) with!
The Day-to-Day
Develop, advertise, market, and manage personal tutoring company.
Tutor students ages K-12 in all core subjects, Spanish, Politics, Psychology, and more. Also offer SAT/ACT tutoring, GED tutoring, test prep and organizational skills training.
Experience with students with learning disabilities, students with ADHD, students on the Autism Spectrum, ESL students, from children to adult.
Cultivate and maintain client relationships (mainly involves high school student, as well as parent).
Support students by reinforcing subject material and developing organizational and test taking strategies.
Inspire self-esteem and tactical tools to combat students’ obstacles in comprehension and academic achievement.
100% improvement rate (average improvement 15-25%)
Volunteer, Greenpoint Shul Shabbat/Holidays Committee
April 2023-Present
Work with shul members to ensure Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat and Saturday afternoon Kiddush meals and programming are coordinated and fundraised for. Plan all holiday events including programming, decor, meals, fundraising, and ticket sales.
Vice President/Secretary/Student Representative, Fordham Law Student Bar Association
September 2017-May 2020
Represented student body in academic, curriculum, diversity, clubs and programming. Worked alongside law school deans on hiring committees for future deans. Planned events for student body of 1200+ and fundraised for law school.
Founder/President, Fordham Jewish Law Students Association
October 2018-May 2020
Started club from scratch and recruited a full board during first year of inception; club is sustainable today. Developed a years' worth of programming including academic support, networking and alumni events, events of jewish law interest, and holiday events. Represented jewish students of all backgrounds to ensure their rights were protected on campus.
Legal Intern, Entrepreneurial Law Clinic, Lincoln Center Legal Services
January 2020-May 2020
Supported entrepreneurial clients form entities, structured incentive compensation for founders, protected clients' intellectual property rights, and drafted shareholder, operating, and employment agreements. Researched immigration and entity formation tensions for cofounders. Formulated Delaware C-Corp for emerging education technology client.
Legal Intern, Business Integrity Commission
October 2019-January 2019
Researched new laws and rules for prior litigation. Reviewed and submitted new employee applications and assisted in rolling out and communicating new legislation.
Summer Associate, K&L Gates
July 2019-August 2019
Drafted an Investors Management Agreement for an IPO disclosure. Reviewed a Limited Partnership Agreement and Asset Management Agreement for a private investment. Executed various legal research assignments, participated in client meetings, and shadowed calls.
Judicial Intern, U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
July 2018-December 2018
Conducted legal research, prepared reports and recommendations, and assisted in drafting judicial opinions on a variety of civil cases. Shadowed and assisted judge in courtroom proceedings, conferences and in chambers.
Secretary/Volunteer, Suspension Representation Project
September 2018-May 2020
Represented students and their families in suspension hearings in front of NYC public school's superintendent's office. Armed students and their families of their rights to ensure students gain the best outcome for their education.
Volunteer, WomensLaw
September 2017-May 2020
Advised people experiencing domestic violence and family issues with family law legal advice across all 50 states.
Legal Practice Assistant, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
August 2015-July 2017
Drafted, prepared and cite checked legal research, pleadings and other legal documents. Coordinated trial logistics, expert witnesses, and clients. Gained trial site paralegal experience.
Co-founder, President, Finance Students Networking Association of New York
November 2014-May 2015
Along with 3 fellow college grads entering the financial sector, I began development of a networking organization for young people enrolled in SUNY and CUNY schools looking to gain access to finance opportunities. The program consisted of company site visits, round table discussions, social and charity networking events, and exclusive job postings.
Development Intern, Urban Justice Center
February 2014 – June 2014
Expanded social media presence, facilitated cultural awareness of various marginalized populations of NYC.
Worked with CEO/founder on completion of NYC’s OCA Grant application.
Helped plan, organize, and oversee professional fundraising events with 100s of guests.
Senior Health Educator, Peer Health Exchange
September 2011 – May 2014
Expertly trained in instructing/educating NYC 9th grade public school students in STIs & HIV and Pregnancy Prevention workshops.
Recognized sensitivity for diverse cultures and backgrounds; Respectfully and effectively addressed stigmatized social issues.
Further developed management, interpersonal/communication, and public speaking skills.
Executive Affairs and Scheduling Intern, Manhattan Borough President's Office
June 2013 – August 2013
Researched events/organizations throughout NYC; Managed/updated Borough President’s calendar.
Interacted and communicated with various nonprofit, political, community, and arts organizations.
Responsible for Borough President's scheduling for NYPD’s National Night Out Against Crime throughout 5 boroughs.
EL CENTRO COMUNITARIO DE EDUCACIÓN
Volunteer Program Coordinator
April 2011 – Present
Furthered marketing, advertising, and development skills: led recruiting/interviewing process.
Increased managerial skills by preparing and directing semiweekly tutoring sessions with a volunteer staff of 15-20 teachers and over 50 attending students.
Volunteer ESL Tutor
April 2010 – September 2010
Taught English language, GED, computer, and reading classes to U.S. immigrant students ages 2-70 from various countries of all English speaking levels.
Acquired lesson planning and teaching skills.
Marketed and advertised program throughout neighboring communities.
After-School Tutor/Activities Specialist, University Settlement Society of New York
January 2012 – May 2012
Weekly 2 hour afterschool tutoring and activities program.
Tutored primarily Chinese immigrant or first-generation middle school-aged students from NYC.
Led college preparation workshops for high school students.
Tutor, International Rescue Committee
September 2011 – December 2011
Assisted United States refugee students ages 14-21 from predominantly Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.
Social Media Intern, New York Open Center
June 2013 – August 2013
Led brainstorming sessions with Volunteer, Marketing, and Web Development team to increase outreach, develop social media presence, and attract a younger audience for nonprofit holistic learning center.
Directed, shot, and edited photoshoot for catalogue.
Demo Intern, My Superfoods Company LLC.
March 2013 – August 2013
New York, NY
Performed product demonstrations; Informed/educated target market consumers and developed brand recognition for start-up company.
Gained first-hand experience of product-consumer relationship in the political U.S. health food industry.
Crew Intern, Tribeca Film Festival
March 2013 – April 2013
Dream Coach, The Future Project
September 2012 – May 2013
Mentor an NYC public high school student to help realize, foster, and support a dream.
Attend monthly self, group, and mentor coaching activities with diverse professionals/”Dream Coaches” and student partners.
Maintained weekly meetings with student mentee working on personal beauty company.
Community Leader & Team Captain, Relay for Life
December 2010 – June 2011
Fundraised $1,000 individually, and $80,000 collectively
Created multiple fundraising events, gained sponsors, planned and coordinated end-of-year town relay.
