Tajneen Islam

336 Sawmill Road, Brick NJ

tajneeni@gmail.com
732-703-4920

Education
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050
SAT: Math │Critical Reading│Score = Expected Graduation: June 2025

Research Experiences
MATES Freshman Research Project (70+ hours) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2021
Title: “Observing Honey as a Natural Sleep Remedy”
● Conducted a survey to analyze effects of honey on sleep quality over
a duration of 4 weeks
● Developed proficient skills in creating surveys and graphing results
qualitatively
● Presented at the MATES Freshman Research Exposition
MATES Sophomore Research Project (70+ hours) Brick, New Jersey 2022
Title: “Examining Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of Cardiovascular
Medications on Patients”
● Conducted a survey to observe effects of medications on a specific age
group of patients, short-term and long-term
● Presented at Jersey Shore Science Fair (JSSF)
○ Awarded Fourth Place and Honorable Mention

Extracurricular Activities
MATES Mock Trial, Alternate Witness and Secretary (200+ hours) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2021-present
● Selected to backup as alternate witness in a mock criminal justice
trial
● Elected to Secretary by peers [currently holds position]
MATES Literary Magazine, Member (10+ hours) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2021-2022
● Contributed to the composition of the art and photography sections of
the MATES Literary Magazine: Message in a Bottle
● Designed and edited advertisements for Literary Magazine
MATES Yearbook, Editor (30+ hours) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2021-present
● Edits two or more pages of the yearbook each year
MATES RAD (Research Assistant Development), Member (30+ hours) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2023-present
● Assists freshmen and sophomores in developing & conducting
research projects
● Oversees methodologies and edits papers
MATES Model UN, Member (20+ Hours)
● Discusses ongoing issues, both politically and environmentally
● Holds debates and speeches based on viewpoint of issues

Community Service
MATES Terrapin Hatchlings (Once Weekly) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2023-present
● Care for baby terrapin turtles (feeding, cleaning tanks)
MATES Summer Research Camp, Camp Counselor (37 Hours) Ocean County, New Jersey 2023
● Assisted with teachers to coordinate and run events
● Taught students basic environmental testing skills
Islamic Center of Ocean County, Youth Council (Weekends) Toms River, New Jersey 2018-present
● Coordinates events with executive board
● Volunteers at food banks and other donation events
SAIL, Member (~90 Hours) Brick, New Jersey 2020-2023 [summers]
● Completed housekeeping functions throughout the library
● Helped design, organize, and hold library events
TAB, Advisory Member (30 hours) Brick, New Jersey 2022
● Organizes events directed towards teenagers at the library

Work Experience
Dunkin’ Donuts, Staff Member (8-10 hours weekly) Lakewood, New Jersey 2021-current
● Provides quality customer service by making/taking orders
● Helps with managerial tasks
Quail Creek Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician (6+ hours weekly) Ramtown, New Jersey 2022-current
● Organizes prescription orders and inventory
● Helps customers with exceptional service

Certifications and Personal Attributes

● Proficient in Java and ArcGIS
● Understands, speaks, and writes/reads Bengali [first language]
● Demonstrates good time management skills while balancing extracurriculars and jobs
● Adept public speaking skills
● Holder of NJ State Boating License