Experience

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  Kean University School Of Psychology

  • University Lecturer

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  Kean University School of Psychology

  • Union, NJ

  • University Lecturer

    • Sep 2015 - Present
    • Union, NJ

    - Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduates on topics such as psychology of learning and cognitive processes- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts- Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments and papers- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions - Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and method of instruction- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature and talking with colleagues- Provides advising including values clarification and other strategies which support personal, academic, and vocational development/growth- Has knowledge of successful retention strategies and implements student retention programs as directed

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  Union County College Foundation

  • Elizabeth, NJ

  • Student Services Specialist

    • Mar 2016 - Jan 2018
    • Elizabeth, NJ

    - Engages student in career assessment analysis to provide guidance to student on interests and skills.- Provides career advising including values clarification and other strategies which support personal, academic, and vocational development/growth.- Consults with the appropriate department to resolve problems or policy concerns evolving from within the sections of the program or unit supervised.- Assists with developing student learning/development outcomes measures for Advising and Student Development goals and objectives; collects appropriate data; and completes assessments of results assigned; recommends modifications to existing services based on outcomes.- Maintains records/data regarding services as directed- Develops and implements student development workshops for new student orientation, career and employment topics, and personal development.- Prepares reports and studies containing findings and recommendations for the review, information, and assistance of the student development division.- Responsible for retention efforts with first-time, full-time cohort

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  Family Connections

  • East Orange, NJ

  • Group Facilitator

    • Nov 2014 - Dec 2017
    • East Orange, NJ

    - Conduct bi-weekly group session with Strengthening Families program to encourage positive social and emotional development - Implement group activities to promote the importance of strengthening family bonds based on the curriculum- Completed case notes after each session and submit to program coordinator

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  Delta-T Group

  • Bloomfield, NJ

  • School Social Worker

    • Nov 2015 - Mar 2016
    • Bloomfield, NJ

    - Participate in the evaluation, classification, and placement of all students with special needs- Assesses a student in terms of personal and family history, socio-economic and cultural differences- Evaluate factors within the home, community and school related to a student’s current social and academic adjustment- Work with the child study team to interpret the implications of significant social findings and participate in educational planning for exceptional students- Interview with family members to assess past and present history and development as well as family dynamics and interactions that are relevant to child’s adjustment- Observes children in special education classes on an ongoing basis

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  Kean University

  • Union, NJ

  • Parent Coordinator/Academic Advisor

    • Sep 2013 - Oct 2015
    • Union, NJ

    - Coordinated and facilitated all activities of the institute including Wilson Reading program which provide quality professional development and on-going support to clients who suffer from dyslexia- Provide advisement on course options and other academically related matters- Monitor students’ program requirements- Refer students, when necessary, to other units in the University for assistance with educational, career and personal concerns- Coordinate yearly symposiums and training to staff and interns to discuss topics such as learning disabilities to better assist families of the Wilson and Remediation program - Arranged Educational and Psychological Evaluation sessions by being a mediator between professional independent consultants and parents to receive a professional report for accommodations within the school system- Oversaw Child Study Institute programs, including Wilson Reading and Remediation Clinics- Work closely with Project Excel program which provided course work accommodations for Kean University Students with classified learning disabilities - Maintained an on-going professional relationship and good rapport with parents and families

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  YMCA of the USA

  • Westfield, NJ

  • Program Coordinator

    • Sep 2011 - Aug 2012
    • Westfield, NJ

    - Coordinated the Black Achievement Program which focused on closing the achieve gap within the low income community- Managed volunteering staffing of the program- Developed good rapport with adolescent teens in order to cultivate a creative and encouraging atmosphere- Facilitated bi-weekly sessions to youth of low-income communities which included having motivational speakers do seminars to encouraged and promoted higher education to students- Arranged yearly college bus tour to students interested in visiting Princeton University- Conducted Annual Black Achievement Reward Ceremony to acknowledge student academic achievements