SUZANNE YAVUZ
105 Eaglecroft Rd. Westfield, NJ 07090(908) 723-2802
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EDUCATIONPost-Baccelaureate Courses through Rowan University, BCC, GCC, and CCC
2013-Present
Physics 1&2, Chemistry 1&2, Biology 1&2, Cell Biology, Statistics, Calculus 1-3, Computer Programming
Post-Baccalaureate GPA: 4.0
Rutgers University—School of Communication and Information
New Brunswick, NJ—2008-2012
B.A. in Communication, 2012
EXPERIENCEThe Princeton Review
New Brunswick, NJ
SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT ChemistryTeacher, January 2013-Present
Teacher for leading test preparatory company in the world
Teach classes between 5 and 20 students in size
Teach SAT, ACT, GRE, and MCAT Chemistry courses for undergraduate and graduate entry
Have average increases in SAT score for classes of greater than 100 points in each of the three sections; increase average by 300 points overall
Zonaf, LLC
Westfield, NJ
Editor, September 2012-Present
Edit articles that were previously translated from Turkish to English for the Turkish Journalists and Writers Foundation for Universal Peace website
Oak Crest Day Camp
Somerset, NJ
Director of Communications, May 2012-Present (Seasonal, Summer)
Acted as liaison between internal and external affairs by managing operations such as supply and food ordering, transportation, scheduling, and addressing parent concerns
Managed database where all client and staff information is stored
Responsible for updating website, creating and sending out e-mails and flyers, and notifying families of upcoming events
NBC Universal’s Mad Money with Jim Cramer
Engelwood Cliffs, NJ
Production Intern, September 2012-December 2012
Screen and select callers for the live-to-tape show’s Lightning Round segment
Assisted in managing phone room during taping to ensure callers are on air for the allotted time for each segment
Responsible for ordering, purchasing, and setting up props
ACADEMIC RU Sure? Campaign
EXPERIENCENew Brunswick, NJ
Project Assistant, September 2011-May 2012
Health communication campaign to reduce dangerous drinking at Rutgers
Evaluated previous methods used by the campaign to extend message to the Rutgers population
Successfully developed and implemented RU Sure? Cash Bus, which increased campaign exposure by 300% in comparison to traditional awareness events in 80% less time
Research in Communication
New Brunswick, NJ
Research Assistant, December 2010-May 2012
Research examining statements of power in spousal interactions
Coded verbal and non-verbal indicators of power in dyadic interactions
Scarlet Listeners Peer Counseling Hotline
Counselor, September 2008-May 2012
Supervisor, January 2009 – May 2012
Trainer, September 2009-December 2009
Oversaw student-run peer counseling hotline
Worked in conjunction with Contact We Care, a major national suicide hotline, as well as the Rutgers University Police Department and the New Brunswick Police Department
Trained a class of twenty students to be able to recognize suicidal ideations, respond calmly in high-risk situations, and effectively counsel people with mental illness
EXTRACURRICULARPhi Sigma Sigma Fraternity
SERVICEFounding Member, October 2009 – present
Tribune (Membership Chair), May 2011 – February 2012
One of 30 founding members of the Gamma Nu chapter, which has grown to become one of the most prominent organizations on campus
Created and implemented metrics for performance evaluation, which tracks and evaluates participation of 130 members.
Coordinated objectives of 24 standing committees and integrated them into a system to enhance overall performance and participation
Duzce University Six-Week English Course
Duzce, Turkey
Founder, 2006
As a high school junior, designed and implemented six-week free English class at Duzce Univeristy targeted toward children who lost their homes due to devastating earthquakes in 1999
Taught one class of 20 students ages 8-16, many of whom had little to no previous schooling and no knowledge of English
Taught one class of 10 university professors who wanted to improve English language skills
Awarded with certificate of gratitude from the Dean of Duzce University at the graduation ceremony
LANGUAGE SKILLSFluent in Turkish, Conversational French, Reading Knowledge of Latin, Basic ItalianandSpanish