Dori Alper

Program Manager, Lang Arts Scholars at EXPLORING THE ARTS, INC.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
New York, New York, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Manager, Lang Arts Scholars
      • Jul 2018 - Present
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Case Manager & Academic Counselor
      • Sep 2013 - Jul 2018

      Manage caseload up to 150 students by advising, educating and offering referrals for individual needs while being sensitive to cultural backgroundsFocus on and create retention initiatives for at-risk student populationsProvide guidance, assistance and clarification to transfer students on academic, career and personal goalsAdvise New Start students who have been dismissed from other colleges on how to get on trackPreviously organized Supplemental Instruction program that helped students meet academic challenges in mandated courses Show less

    • Graduate Intern in Personal Counseling Center -- Clinical Year Field Placement
      • Sep 2016 - Jun 2017

      Provide emotional and psychological support to diverse population of students who present a wide range of concernsObtain supervised experience in individual counseling, crisis intervention, consultation and outreachPerform intake and assessment for personal counselingPrepare psycho-educational workshops for students and faculty regarding mental health issuesAttend a team conference once a week with mental health counselors, social workers and intern teamSupport the military, Veteran and family population in their transition to academia and civilian life after returning home Show less

    • Graduate Intern in Student Wellness Center -- Foundation Year Field Placement
      • Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

      Empowered students to make informed decisions about their health and cultivate well-being through education and outreachConsulted on how to balance study, relationships and life commitmentsGuided students on how to incorporate the interaction between mind and body while fostering positive changeEducated and connected students to needed resources on and off campus

    • Assistant Teacher
      • Sep 2013 - Aug 2014

      Carried out supportive tasks for lead teacher and reinforced learning activities with children Demonstrated ability to communicate with students and parents in a positive manner Carried out supportive tasks for lead teacher and reinforced learning activities with children Demonstrated ability to communicate with students and parents in a positive manner

    • Intern
      • Mar 2013 - May 2013

      Assisted HR manager with strategic plan to recruit and retain district employees Completed tuition reimbursements and gained experience in employee relations Assisted HR manager with strategic plan to recruit and retain district employees Completed tuition reimbursements and gained experience in employee relations

    • United States
    • Investment Management
    • Teachers Assistant
      • Feb 2013 - May 2013

      TA for Sinai Scholars and Sinai Scholars 2.0 Lead class discussions with Rabbi addressing each of the Ten Commandments Organized class meetings, graduation and helped promote Jewish life on campus TA for Sinai Scholars and Sinai Scholars 2.0 Lead class discussions with Rabbi addressing each of the Ten Commandments Organized class meetings, graduation and helped promote Jewish life on campus

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President New Member Education
      • Nov 2011 - May 2013

      Created and executed new member program for 70 incoming members annually Elected one of ten members of executive board that govern 140 sisters in the chapter Created and executed new member program for 70 incoming members annually Elected one of ten members of executive board that govern 140 sisters in the chapter

    • Peer Mentor
      • Sep 2011 - May 2013

      Supported incoming students with transition to academic workload and collegiate life Developed personal relationships with incoming students to make a meaningful impact on their academic and social life Supported incoming students with transition to academic workload and collegiate life Developed personal relationships with incoming students to make a meaningful impact on their academic and social life

    • Intern/Volunteer
      • Feb 2011 - May 2013

      Engaged in one-on-one English tutoring with designated children Assisted the childcare staff by aiding children in academic and recreational activities Coordinated and implemented many fundraising and volunteer events Engaged in one-on-one English tutoring with designated children Assisted the childcare staff by aiding children in academic and recreational activities Coordinated and implemented many fundraising and volunteer events

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Guidance Department Intern
      • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

      Worked closely with students, family, staff and the community to help students through high school and in adult transitions Provided academic, career and personal counseling to caseload of students Achieved understanding of exceptional students and appropriate interventions Completed 400+ internship hours over a period of 13 weeks Worked closely with students, family, staff and the community to help students through high school and in adult transitions Provided academic, career and personal counseling to caseload of students Achieved understanding of exceptional students and appropriate interventions Completed 400+ internship hours over a period of 13 weeks

    • Volunteer
      • Sep 2005 - Jan 2012

      Researched and contacted radiological centers across Long Island to create comprehensive database of doctors, services provided and locations Organized “Bowl-a-Thon” to increase awareness of cancer and raised over $2,000 Researched and contacted radiological centers across Long Island to create comprehensive database of doctors, services provided and locations Organized “Bowl-a-Thon” to increase awareness of cancer and raised over $2,000

    • United States
    • Sports and Recreation Instruction
    • Division Leader
      • Jun 2008 - Aug 2011

      Mentored and evaluated counselors in division Supervised and assessed campers and led them in their daily activities Directed weekly staff developmental meetings Mentored and evaluated counselors in division Supervised and assessed campers and led them in their daily activities Directed weekly staff developmental meetings

Education

  • University of Delaware
    Human Services, Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
    2009 - 2013
  • Graduate School of Social Work at Touro College
    Master’s Degree, Social Work
    2015 - 2017

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