Training Associate

• May 2022 - Present

I work in the College Mental Health Educational Program (CMHEP) at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation in the College of Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College at Boston University. I am an instructor in the NITEO program, a semester-long simulation of college that provides instruction and practice in both academic and wellness skills. Beyond being an instructor in NITEO, I provide College Coaching and teach a wellness and academic resiliency course called LEAD BU.https://cpr.bu.edu/bio/andrew-best-ma/

Family Counselor

• Jun 2022 - Sep 2022

I manage a caseload of 20 families and hold weekly sessions where I focus on identifying tools, skills, and resources that can best support the family and child. I utilize CBT, ACT, and DBT to help best support the child and family to succeed socially, therapeutically, and academically. I manage a caseload of 20 families and hold weekly sessions where I focus on identifying tools, skills, and resources that can best support the family and child. I utilize CBT, ACT, and DBT to help best support the child and family to succeed socially, therapeutically, and academically.

Student Ambassador

• Oct 2021 - May 2022

Medical Library Assistant

• Mar 2021 - May 2022

Graduate Student

• Aug 2020 - May 2022

Internships:U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Boston, MA (08/2021-05/2022)Supervisors: Dr. Monica Roy PhD, Dr. Molly Below PhD, Dr. Anne Banducci PhD, and Dr. Kevin Brailey PhD.• Center for Returning Veterans• SARRTP (Substance Abuse Recovery and Rehabilitation Treatment)Utilized CBT-SUD, MI, and STAIRS modalities. Arbour Hospital PHP Boston, MA (05/2021-07/2021)• Performed Individual and Group therapyUtilized CBT and DBT

Fulbright Grantee

• Jan 2019 - Nov 2019

As an ETA, I am teaching English to students in the classroom and outside. I have also been leading workshops and camps to help teach the students English and give them the opportunity to practice. I have had the opportunity to work with other ETAs around Malaysia to produce English camps to not just benefit my school but theirs as well. I have also been introducing a bit of American culture to the students through sports and music. As an ETA, I am teaching English to students in the classroom and outside. I have also been leading workshops and camps to help teach the students English and give them the opportunity to practice. I have had the opportunity to work with other ETAs around Malaysia to produce English camps to not just benefit my school but theirs as well. I have also been introducing a bit of American culture to the students through sports and music.

Student

• Sep 2014 - Dec 2018

Dual Psychology and Special Education major. Field work:The Craig School, Mountain Lakes NJMontclair Community Pre-K, Montclair NJBradford School, Montclair NJAbilities First, Poughkeepsie NYRalph R Smith, Poughkeepsie NY

Student Ambassador

• Apr 2017 - Apr 2017

Liaison

• Apr 2017 - Apr 2017

Served as a liaison for the Marist Education Department at the Admission Open House (April 2017).