Sarin Istanboulli

• Helped with preparation, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
• Designed and implemented engaging activities to enhance children's learning experiences.
• Contributed time and skills to support organizational goals and enhance team effectiveness.
• Led group activities to foster teamwork and collaboration.
• Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.

Istanboulli, A.; Khatib, B.; Istanboulli, S.; Marchese, L.; Zare, R.; Sen, S.;

Lawal, S.; Montgomery, D.; Kumar, D.; Stiers, K.; Fathala, S.; Velez, L.;

Toussaint, F.; Bowers, C.; The Healing Harmony: Exploring the Role of Music

Therapy in Neurosurgery

• Assisted with venue preparation, seating layouts, as well as equipment setup.
• Supported the event planner with preparations for the upcoming events.
• Helped the event planner with last minute on-site changes under pressure.
• Ensured all materials were ready before going to the event, as well as, before the event started.

Istanboulli, A.; Khatib, B.; Istanboulli, S.; Marchese, L.; Zare, R.; Sen, S.; Lawal,

S.; Montgomery, D.; Kumar, D.; Stiers, K.; Fathala, S.; Velez, L.; Toussaint, F.;

Bowers, C.; The Healing Harmony: Exploring the Role of Music Therapy in

Neurosurgery. Oral Presentation. American University of the Caribbean School of

Medicine Spring Research Symposium. March 29th, 2025. Cupecoy, Sint Maarten

• Trained to recognize early signs of mental health distress in my fellow peers.
• Encouraged students to seek professional support, if needed.
• Maintained confidentiality and respected peoples boundaries.
• Supported a positive and inclusive school environment.
• Assisted peers during high-stress situations.
• Practiced active listening and referral protocols.
• Demonstrated responsibility, as well as decision making.

• I helped both speech therapists, as well as occupational therapists, with Pediatric patients.
• Helped the therapists to prepare the office for the next patient.
• Helped promote children's learning and development through interactive activities.

• Helped hand out kites for all the children.
• Helped keep all children entertained.
• Played with children in the sand once the event finished.

• Supported center events, such as the show case all the students prepare for
• Reinforced positive behaviour and communication skills.
• Assisted staff with classroom activities, as well as recreational activities.
• Encouraged participation through small-group activities.