Jacob Matan Tusk
Baltimore
Summary
To pursue a career in the field of medicine. Primary focuses include trauma surgery, neurosurgery, emergency medicine, and intensive care.
Adaptive learner with a resilient work ethic and a strong understanding of physics and other sciences. Effective communicator with fine writing, presentation skills and strong inquiry skills and critical thinking that lead to focused questions surrounding a particular matter at issue.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer EMT
Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad
08.2023 - Current
- Volunteer member at Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad.
- Enhanced team performance by effectively collaborating with paramedics, nurses, and physicians in high-pressure situations.
- Ensured patient safety by properly utilizing immobilization devices and administering appropriate treatments.
- Maintained a clean and organized ambulance, ensuring optimal readiness for emergency calls.
- Updated professional knowledge through continuous training and education programs, enhancing overall service quality.
- Certification in progress.
Clinical Assistant
Kennedy Krieger Institute
07.2023 - Current
- Clinical Assistant at the Kennedy Krieger Institute Neurobehavioral Unit. Job involves
- Providing direct care and supervision of patients admitted to the Inpatient Neurobehavioral Unit, implementing written behavioral and educational protocols, and collecting data on patient-specific target behaviors.
- Trained in applied behavioral analysis (ABA).
Research Intern
Children's National Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Presenting findings at conferences, increasing visibility and recognition within the field.
- Designing experiments to test hypotheses, resulting in significant contributions to knowledge advancements.
Co-Founder
Bits Of Joy
01.2021 - Current
- Nonprofit organization dedicated to comforting children and families battling mental illness.
- Designing, crafting, and distributing care packages to children struggling with their mental health.
- Supporting individuals coping with stress, depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges by offering practical strategies and resources.
USA swimming coach
Jewish Community Center Of Greater Baltimore
06.2022 - 08.2023
- USA Swimming certified coach for a local club team
- Job involves preparing and directing workout routines for swimmers six to eighteen years old while motivating and inspiring youth to develop and compete.
- Improved swimmer performance by developing customized training plans and providing individualized feedback.
Water Safety Instructor
Jewish Community Center Of Greater Baltimore
06.2021 - 08.2023
- American Red Cross certified water safety instructor
- Job requires instructing swim lessons to children and adults, beginning at age two, and continuing into adulthood.
- Improved overall student swimming proficiency through consistent evaluation, feedback, and personalized instruction.
Lifeguard
Jewish Community Center Of Greater Baltimore
07.2019 - 08.2023
- American Red Cross certified lifeguard
- Job entails routine pool maintenance and ensuring the safety of patrons
- Certifications include Lifeguarding, CPR, AED, and First Aid.
Research Intern
MD Anderson Cancer Center
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Intern at the Rezvani Lab located in the Zayed building of the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas
- Tasks included assisting in cell maintenance, cell counting, flow cytometry, cell transduction to express a gene of interest, CRISPR cas9 mediated gene knockouts, and working with lab mice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD05.2026
High School Diploma -
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community High School
Pikesville, MD06.2022
Skills
- Working in groups
- Understanding and taking in new information
- Lab safety training from MD Anderson
- PBMC staining and flow cytometry
- Cell maintenance
- Bilingual (Hebrew background)
- Strong determination
- Multitasking
- Ficoll for PBMCs
- Ambulance Operations
- Spinal Immobilization
- Behavioral Emergencies
Certification
- LIFEGUARDING, AMERICAN RED CROSS, 06/29/2025
- CPR/AED FOR PROFESSIONAL RESCUERS AND FIRST AID, AMERICAN RED CROSS, 06/29/2025
- LIFEGUARDING INSTRUCTOR, AMERICAN RED CROSS, 08/28/2024
- WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR, AMERICAN RED CROSS, 07/19/2024
Activities
- ASSOCIATED JEWISH CHARITIES, BALTIMORE, MD, Participate in various volunteer opportunities, including summer camp leadership, care packages for the needy, tree‐planting, and fundraising.
- LOVE AND LUNCHES, BALTIMORE, MD, Making and delivering bagged lunches to the hungry of Baltimore City.
- BITS OF JOY, BALTIMORE, MD, Creating and distributing gifts to children struggling with mental illness.
Hobbies
Learning fundamental scientific concepts, building complex crafts (i.e. remote control airplanes and cars), swimming and exercise.
Languages
Hebrew
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer EMT
Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Assistant
Kennedy Krieger Institute
07.2023 - Current
Research Intern
Children's National Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
USA swimming coach
Jewish Community Center Of Greater Baltimore
06.2022 - 08.2023
Research Intern
MD Anderson Cancer Center
03.2022 - 03.2023
Water Safety Instructor
Jewish Community Center Of Greater Baltimore
06.2021 - 08.2023
Co-Founder
Bits Of Joy
01.2021 - Current
Lifeguard
Jewish Community Center Of Greater Baltimore
07.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Maryland - College Park
High School Diploma -
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community High School
- LIFEGUARDING, AMERICAN RED CROSS, 06/29/2025
- CPR/AED FOR PROFESSIONAL RESCUERS AND FIRST AID, AMERICAN RED CROSS, 06/29/2025
- LIFEGUARDING INSTRUCTOR, AMERICAN RED CROSS, 08/28/2024
- WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR, AMERICAN RED CROSS, 07/19/2024
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