Raksha Narasimhan
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Credentials
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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
National Registry of Emergency Medical TechniciansAug, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Joel Nafuma Refugee Center
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Italy
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Second Language Teacher
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Jan 2022 - Present
- Lead ESL lessons for beginner and intermediate English learners - Work with refugees from various locations, using their native language when possible to facilitate communication - Lead ESL lessons for beginner and intermediate English learners - Work with refugees from various locations, using their native language when possible to facilitate communication
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UCLA Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Learning Assistant & Pedagogy Head
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May 2020 - Present
- Facilitated collaborative learning during organic chemistry discussion sections - Organized review sessions and drop-in hours for organic chemistry students - Supervised a team of learning assistants and provided feedback on performance - Provided feedback to students on written assignments and conducted writing workshops - Facilitated collaborative learning during organic chemistry discussion sections - Organized review sessions and drop-in hours for organic chemistry students - Supervised a team of learning assistants and provided feedback on performance - Provided feedback to students on written assignments and conducted writing workshops
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American Medical Response
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Emergency Medical Technician
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Apr 2021 - Present
- Assess and treat patients with physical trauma or medical emergencies at events throughout Los Angeles County - Document and report patient information to supervising nurses and physicians on scene - Assess and treat patients with physical trauma or medical emergencies at events throughout Los Angeles County - Document and report patient information to supervising nurses and physicians on scene
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Crisis Text Line
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Crisis Counselor
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Dec 2019 - Present
-Answer texts from and communicate with people suffering from a wide range of crises generally related to mental illness -Perform suicidal risk assessments with texters -Answer texts from and communicate with people suffering from a wide range of crises generally related to mental illness -Perform suicidal risk assessments with texters
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Camper Relations Chair
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May 2020 - Present
- Visit underserved high schools to recruit campers - Coordinate with school liaisons to create and collect camper applications - Plan annual camp for underserved high schoolers interested in medicine with speakers in health careers - Mentor high schooler campers interested in medicine for a year following camp - Visit underserved high schools to recruit campers - Coordinate with school liaisons to create and collect camper applications - Plan annual camp for underserved high schoolers interested in medicine with speakers in health careers - Mentor high schooler campers interested in medicine for a year following camp
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Jan 2020 - Present
- Assist with implementing interventions and assessing the needs of underserved communities - Coded quantitative and qualitative data for a project analyzing the clinical treatment and traumatic experiences of refugees and asylum seekers in the U.S. - Assist with implementing interventions and assessing the needs of underserved communities - Coded quantitative and qualitative data for a project analyzing the clinical treatment and traumatic experiences of refugees and asylum seekers in the U.S.
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UCLA Student Alumni Association
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Special Events
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Oct 2019 - Dec 2021
- Founded virtual celebrity mentorship program between student performers and famous artists for annual Spring Sing showcase - Founded Bruin Pals mentorship program to connect new students with returning student mentors - Directed annual Beat 'SC Bonfire and Rally, a campus wide event with over 8,000 attendees - Founded virtual celebrity mentorship program between student performers and famous artists for annual Spring Sing showcase - Founded Bruin Pals mentorship program to connect new students with returning student mentors - Directed annual Beat 'SC Bonfire and Rally, a campus wide event with over 8,000 attendees
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Santa Clara County Public Health Department
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contact Tracer & Case Investigator
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Jun 2020 - Jun 2021
- Identify contacts of individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 & notify contacts of disease exposure - Support & monitor the quarantine of patients and their contacts to prevent additional transmission - Connect patients & contacts with local resources to support their quarantine efforts - Educate patients & contacts on transmission and health implications of COVID-19 - Identify contacts of individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 & notify contacts of disease exposure - Support & monitor the quarantine of patients and their contacts to prevent additional transmission - Connect patients & contacts with local resources to support their quarantine efforts - Educate patients & contacts on transmission and health implications of COVID-19
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Patient Health Educator
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May 2020 - Sep 2020
- Created and implemented educational interventions for pediatric patients and parents with obesity and depression/anxiety - Educated children and families on nutrition and water consumption - Shadowed pediatrician on call and assisted with patient care as needed - Created and implemented educational interventions for pediatric patients and parents with obesity and depression/anxiety - Educated children and families on nutrition and water consumption - Shadowed pediatrician on call and assisted with patient care as needed
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The Health Trust
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Community Partnerships Intern
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Apr 2020 - Sep 2020
- Coordinated volunteer efforts that promoted health equity in Silicon Valley during COVID-19 and beyond - Prepared reports on volunteer demographics and satisfaction levels - Assisted as needed with company events and programs - Engaged and highlighted the efforts of volunteers - Coordinated volunteer efforts that promoted health equity in Silicon Valley during COVID-19 and beyond - Prepared reports on volunteer demographics and satisfaction levels - Assisted as needed with company events and programs - Engaged and highlighted the efforts of volunteers
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Applied Developmental Psychology Intern
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
-Design educational curriculum for children between six and twenty-four months of age -Observe and document the development of children at the center -Employ developmentally appropriate practices with children, including usage of baby sign language -Perform duties such as changing diapers, serving food, soothing children, putting children to sleep, and engaging with the children -Design educational curriculum for children between six and twenty-four months of age -Observe and document the development of children at the center -Employ developmentally appropriate practices with children, including usage of baby sign language -Perform duties such as changing diapers, serving food, soothing children, putting children to sleep, and engaging with the children
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Sponsorships Director
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May 2019 - Mar 2020
- Assisted in planning and fundraising for CampMed 2020 (virtual due to COVID-19) - Planned annual camp for underserved high schoolers interested in medicine with speakers in health careers - Mentored high schooler campers interested in medicine for a year following camp - Assisted in planning and fundraising for CampMed 2020 (virtual due to COVID-19) - Planned annual camp for underserved high schoolers interested in medicine with speakers in health careers - Mentored high schooler campers interested in medicine for a year following camp
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UCLA Project SPELL
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United States
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Education
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English Second Language Tutor
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Sep 2018 - May 2019
- Conducted lessons on English grammar and speech with UCLA frontline workers who were English learners - Tailored lesson plans to meet tutees’ individual progress and needs - Conducted lessons on English grammar and speech with UCLA frontline workers who were English learners - Tailored lesson plans to meet tutees’ individual progress and needs
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The Little Gym International, Inc.
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Birthday Party Instructor
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Jul 2016 - Sep 2018
-Conducted birthday parties and assisted children with basic gymnastics lessons -Trained assistant birthday party instructors. -Conducted birthday parties and assisted children with basic gymnastics lessons -Trained assistant birthday party instructors.
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Education
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2018 - 2022
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science - BS, Human Biology & Society
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