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Jesenia Carrasquillo
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Jesenia Carrasquillo
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Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Associate's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Dentistry
Career
Dream career field:
- Dentistry
Dream career goals:
My long-term career goal in dental hygiene is to become a skilled and confident hygienist who provides high-quality preventive and periodontal care. I want to continue building my clinical knowledge and hands-on skills so I can help patients improve and maintain their oral health. Over time, I also hope to become very strong in patient education, especially in helping people understand the importance of daily oral hygiene and regular dental visits. As a Hispanic individual, I also feel a strong personal motivation to serve and support diverse communities, especially those who may face barriers to accessing dental care or feel nervous about visiting the dentist. I want to be someone patients can relate to and feel comfortable with, and I hope to help bridge gaps in communication and trust in dental settings. “Long term, I aim to keep growing in the field by staying current with new dental techniques and technology, and possibly taking on more leadership or mentoring roles. Overall, my goal is to make a meaningful impact by improving patient experiences and contributing to better oral health in the communities I serve.
Front Desk, Treatment Coordinator, Financial Coordinator, Office Manager
2016 – Present10 years
Sports
Dancing
ClubResearch
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
Community Health Center — Dental hygiene assistant2021 – 2022
Public services
Volunteering
Local Dental Outreach Program — Oral Health Outreach and Education Volunteer2023 – 2024