School Guidance Counselor, Gr. 7-9

• Nov 2021 - Present

High School Counselor

• Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

Family Intervention Clinician

• Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

Student Advisor & Coordinator of Internship Development

• Aug 2016 - Nov 2019

• Provides emotional, academic, and other support to caseload of thirteen young adults ages 17-22 with various mental health diagnoses and skill levels • Conducts weekly individual advising meetings to develop personal goals, create effective action plans, and implement strategies for promoting self-esteem, strengthening executive functioning skills, maintaining positive social relationships, and preparing for college and the workplace • Plans and leads effective self-designed curriculum workshops , addressing topics such as college and career planning, goal setting, time management, organization, budgeting, and social skills • Established and developed fifteen new internship sites by reaching out to local organizations and businesses in the community to build supportive partnerships • Collaborates with parents in providing regular feedback regarding students’ progress towards personal goal achievement, internship performance, and areas for continued growth Show less

Front Desk Administrator

• Mar 2015 - Aug 2019

• Serves as the information referral center for all residents, families, potential residents, staff, guests, community contacts, and others visiting the community • Handles all phone calls, routing callers, and answering questions in a timely manner • Performs administrative duties as assigned, including managing doctor and other appointment books, updating resident medical files, and coordinating daily programming activities. • Oversees administrative staff and management company roles and responsibilities, directing or answer questions accordingly. • Provides operational support by assisting with billing, record maintenance, and other duties as appropriate. Show less

Adjunct Professor

• Mar 2018 - May 2018

• Developed a self-designed curriculum approved by Clark University as an academic internship eight-week seminar course (SOC 2931: Issues of Race, Class, and Gender) offered exclusively to Dynamy Internship Year students in the spring semester • Led weekly 1.5 hour class sessions which incorporated lecture, open discussion/dialogue, and small group activities students in the spring semester • Offered additional one-on-one support to students with individualized education needs • Developed a self-designed curriculum approved by Clark University as an academic internship eight-week seminar course (SOC 2931: Issues of Race, Class, and Gender) offered exclusively to Dynamy Internship Year students in the spring semester • Led weekly 1.5 hour class sessions which incorporated lecture, open discussion/dialogue, and small group activities students in the spring semester • Offered additional one-on-one support to students with individualized education needs

Practicum Intern

• Sep 2015 - May 2016

• Conducted individual counseling sessions with a caseload of five at-risk students. Presented and taught strategies for organization, goal-setting, and behavioral management • Collaborated with student support team in developing and modifying effective 504 and Individualized Educational Plans for students with various social-emotional and behavioral deficiencies and disorders • Participated in weekly student support team meetings, initial at-risk student referrals, ESSIP meetings, special education meetings, parent conferences, and 504/IEP re-evaluation meetings • Devised and implemented a multi-lesson intervention program with two groups of seventh and eighth-grade students aimed to strengthen self-awareness, promote college and career readiness, and prepare students for high school transition • Collaborated with Girls Inc. to plan a comprehensive curriculum addressing topics such as communication, media pressure, stress management, bullying, and dating violence; Co-led weekly “Girls Promoting Safety” program with three groups of seventh and eighth-grade girls. • Developed a streamlined evaluation system used to collect weekly data in tracking the progress of at-risk students • Assembled a comprehensive reference document of standardized 504 accommodations commonly implemented in assisting student with presenting symptoms of generalized anxiety and ADHD Show less

Pre-Practicum Intern

• Sep 2014 - May 2015

• Observed both individual and group counseling sessions as well as meetings with parents, teachers, and other high school counselors • Utilized GradeCam software to record and analyze pre and post survey data in determining the effectiveness of various guidance seminars • Assisted high school juniors and seniors with both college and financial scholarship applications • Performed various duties as proctor for PSAT, SAT, and Advanced Placement testing • Conducted individual meetings with both middle and high school students to schedule classes • Assisted with preparation for ELL parent meetings and student after-school programs Show less

Merchandise Manager

• Oct 2013 - Jan 2015

• Built an effective staff by recruiting, hiring, and developing sales talent for the store; Led and inspired a customer service culture by recognizing and rewarding both peer and upper management partners • Communicated clear expectations and held the store team accountable to achieving all brand, performance, and behavior standards • Ensured all visual directives were executed seamlessly and within allotted payroll budget. Directed and executed merchandising, specifically overnight floorset, window, and promotional updates, to maximize sales and presentation standards • Devised and executed a store business plan that drove results by analyzing key performance indicators and weekly merchandise reports Show less

Customer Service Specialist

• Sep 2012 - Nov 2013

• Utilized product knowledge and customer service skills in suggesting the appropriate products for both DIY projects and professional contracting work • Reviewed and hand prepared customer orders • Received and processed weekly shipment and prepared nightly bank deposits • Utilized product knowledge and customer service skills in suggesting the appropriate products for both DIY projects and professional contracting work • Reviewed and hand prepared customer orders • Received and processed weekly shipment and prepared nightly bank deposits

Counseling Department Intern

• Sep 2012 - May 2013

• Coordinated and led a social group once a week for eight seventh-grade students struggling with organization and coursework completion; Assisted students in developing skills beneficial to academic achievement by directing group exercises and prompting discussion • Provided five students with emotional and academic support during individual weekly counseling sessions • Coordinated and led a social group once a week for eight seventh-grade students struggling with organization and coursework completion; Assisted students in developing skills beneficial to academic achievement by directing group exercises and prompting discussion • Provided five students with emotional and academic support during individual weekly counseling sessions

Assistant Manager

• Jun 2007 - Jan 2013

• Demonstrated accountability for store performance by meeting daily, weekly, and monthly company fiscal goals, delivering excellent customer service, and driving sales • Supervised sales associates by delegating specific tasks and evaluating daily performance. Hired, trained and coached incoming talent • Prepared bank deposits, processed incoming shipments, and performed daily operational tasks. • Designed and executed monthly floorsets • Demonstrated accountability for store performance by meeting daily, weekly, and monthly company fiscal goals, delivering excellent customer service, and driving sales • Supervised sales associates by delegating specific tasks and evaluating daily performance. Hired, trained and coached incoming talent • Prepared bank deposits, processed incoming shipments, and performed daily operational tasks. • Designed and executed monthly floorsets