Crisis Counselor

• May 2023 - Present

Research Assistant

• Sep 2022 - Present

Volunteer Counselor

• Feb 2021 - Present

Worked with crisis contacts coping with substance use disorders, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support and adhering to a support model. Utilized de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to halt in-progress suicide attempts using a person centered approach. Connected with supervisors to implement potential coping strategies and de-escalation tactics for crisis contacts. Debriefed contacts who shared experiences with sexual assault and domestic violence. Provided resources to local testing centers, free clinics, and other community resources for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis. Developed safety plans for youth at high risk for suicide. Show less

General Chemistry Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce lecture topics. Hosted office hours weekly for students requiring additional help in introductory chemistry courses. Held extra office hours with students to review concepts as needed and made additional study materials including review packets, study guides, and other visual aids to solidify learning. Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce lecture topics. Hosted office hours weekly for students requiring additional help in introductory chemistry courses. Held extra office hours with students to review concepts as needed and made additional study materials including review packets, study guides, and other visual aids to solidify learning.

Senior Counselor

• Jun 2021 - Sep 2021

Adapted curriculum for virtual programming. Prepared and presented visual aids to deliver curriculum to campers. Directed a variety of games and educational activities for campers in a virtual setting. Engaged children in educational activities that taught them about emotional well-being and how to take care of the planet. Led book club discussions with fellow co-counselors to prompt campers to think about the cultural themes presented in their reading materials. Adapted curriculum for virtual programming. Prepared and presented visual aids to deliver curriculum to campers. Directed a variety of games and educational activities for campers in a virtual setting. Engaged children in educational activities that taught them about emotional well-being and how to take care of the planet. Led book club discussions with fellow co-counselors to prompt campers to think about the cultural themes presented in their reading materials.

Activity Specialist

• Jun 2020 - Sep 2020

Engaged children in arts and crafts, sports activities, and games while maintaining a safe environment. Maintained facilities, grounds and equipment to ensure community safety. Established activity goals and intended outcomes. Operated and maintained all equipment and supplies necessary for planned activities. Explained principles, techniques and safety requirements to activity participants to prevent injury. Engaged children in arts and crafts, sports activities, and games while maintaining a safe environment. Maintained facilities, grounds and equipment to ensure community safety. Established activity goals and intended outcomes. Operated and maintained all equipment and supplies necessary for planned activities. Explained principles, techniques and safety requirements to activity participants to prevent injury.