Jess X. Alexander

Graduate Student

New York, New York, United States

About

I am a student at SUNY Stony Brook studying English in their Master’s of Art Program. I’m interested in the reception of Greek mythology in children’s literature. I hope to take the skills I learn in my MA program to teach and apply to PhD programs. I am a proud adopted, first generation Asian American. My larger goal is to impact my local community through education and mentorship. My own life has been enriched through travel and interpersonal connections.

Experience

  • Student Assistant at Stony Brook School of Social Welfare at the Sayville Project
    Nov 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

    - Organized and maintained project paperwork to ensure efficient operations - Greeted clients, providing a welcoming and professional first impression - Answered phone calls and addressed inquiries with clarity and professionalism - Input client data accurately into organizational systems to maintain records - Developed key skills in organization, communication, and data management

  • CUNY Explorers- College Visit Guide at The City University of New York
    Feb 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

    - Facilitating and guiding groups of 20-40 middle or high school students while coordinating and assisting NYC DOE faculty - Explaining and clarifying college life, academics, and financial assistance - Implementing public speaking and communication skills to assist students and facilitate tours - Partaking in CUNY wide seminars to collaborate with fellow Visit Guides and departments - Interpretating data and strategizing effective communication among colleagues, CUNY staff, and NYC DOE staff

  • Summer Intern at Queens Community House
    Jul 2020 - Aug 2020 · 2 mos

    - Created work based learning projects to help increase literacy rates in the greater New York area and disabled communities - Helped create a survey to aid in teachers and the CEO of Mindsets school app - Facilitated discussions - Presented projects to facilitate learning and community between teachers and the people of New York

  • Taekwondo Instructor at K.H. Chong's Martial Arts Academy
    Feb 2019 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

    -Giving individual instruction on a variety of different techniques optimized for each student's skill level -Tailoring lessons around elementary to middle school age students to enhance learning -Assisted in teaching classes on Saturdays at Queens Community College -Organizing team outings once every six months - Third Degree Black belt

  • Intern at Materials for the Arts
    Jul 2018 - Aug 2018 · 2 mos

    - General administrative and clerical operating support - Data entry and management - Warehouse operation, incl. volunteer coordination, donation handling, and gallery organization - Mentorship and leadership educational and personal development programmatic activities