Samantha Ambrico-Custer
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Experience
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Art-Reach
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teaching Artist
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Apr 2020 - Present
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Saint Joseph's University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Compliance Coordinator
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Feb 2019 - Present
Coordinator of compliance for the IRB, IACUC, and IBC. Coordinator of compliance for the IRB, IACUC, and IBC.
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Twirl Performing Arts
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Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
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Teaching Artist
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Apr 2017 - Present
I am responsible for choreographing dances, creating movement exercises, and teaching technique to children attending Twirl. I am responsible for choreographing dances, creating movement exercises, and teaching technique to children attending Twirl.
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The Center for Autism
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Outpatient Therapist
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May 2022 - Jun 2023
Mental health counseling in turn providing support and therapy services to clients with autism and related disorders Mental health counseling in turn providing support and therapy services to clients with autism and related disorders
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The Arc of Pennsylvania
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Greater Philadelphia Area
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Inclusion Consultant
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Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Implement research-based inclusive practices within the School District of Philadelphia Facilitate the development of supplementary aids and services for students with disabilities in inclusive environments Host family engagement workshops and professional development trainings for district personnel Implement research-based inclusive practices within the School District of Philadelphia Facilitate the development of supplementary aids and services for students with disabilities in inclusive environments Host family engagement workshops and professional development trainings for district personnel
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Cushing Center for Counseling and Academic Support
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St. Davids, Pennsylvania
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Tutor
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Aug 2016 - May 2017
At CCAS, tutors support undergraduate students in their respective field of study. In this case, I support students academically in the areas of psychology and Spanish. At CCAS, tutors support undergraduate students in their respective field of study. In this case, I support students academically in the areas of psychology and Spanish.
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Eastern University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2016 - May 2017
I currently serve as a Teaching Assistant at Eastern University's Psychology department. I assist in an upper level Psychology of Personality courset. I assist students in varying aspects of the course, including: writing assistance, project assistance, test preparation, and mentoring.
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Research Assistant
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
As a Research Assistant for a professor in the Psychology department, I helped to transcribe and analyze data. Our study focused on religiosity and identity amongst emerging adults. We then presented the research at the Eastern Psychological Association's Annual Meeting in March 2016.
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Mom's House of Lancaster
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area
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Intern
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
At Mom's House, my duties vary on a day-to-day basis. I serve as a Classroom/Teacher Assistant, Alumni Relations Assistant, help to coordinate events, work on case files, and other administrative tasks. I have worked individually and in small groups with children ages infant-6 years. I help supervise play activities and meal times as well. At Mom's House, my duties vary on a day-to-day basis. I serve as a Classroom/Teacher Assistant, Alumni Relations Assistant, help to coordinate events, work on case files, and other administrative tasks. I have worked individually and in small groups with children ages infant-6 years. I help supervise play activities and meal times as well.
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Philadelphia Youth Dance Fest
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Greater Philadelphia Area
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Intern
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Aug 2015 - May 2016
As the assistant to PYDF's founder and director, I do a variety of things to help the festival run smoothly. I help with fundraising, contacting possible donors, contacting possible attendees, compiling applications, answering questions, coordinating different aspects of the festival, and any other related tasks. As the assistant to PYDF's founder and director, I do a variety of things to help the festival run smoothly. I help with fundraising, contacting possible donors, contacting possible attendees, compiling applications, answering questions, coordinating different aspects of the festival, and any other related tasks.
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Eastern University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research and Administrative Assistant
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Sep 2014 - May 2015
Throughout the 2014-2015 academic year, I assisted the Dance department's director with research for her Ph.D. I dove into the world of Dance Medicine and Science, and did extensive research on range of motion and related fields. I regularly assisted the department with administrative tasks, filing, and small projects as well. Throughout the 2014-2015 academic year, I assisted the Dance department's director with research for her Ph.D. I dove into the world of Dance Medicine and Science, and did extensive research on range of motion and related fields. I regularly assisted the department with administrative tasks, filing, and small projects as well.
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Helen Keller Services for the Blind, Inc.
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Long Island, NY
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Dance Director
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Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
At Helen Keller Services, I served as the Dance Director at a summer program for children with special needs. I facilitated warm-ups and dance related games, as well as choreographed pieces that were performed at a yearly show at the end of the summer. I choreographed approximately 10 pieces each summer, for ages 5-15, with varying genres. At Helen Keller Services, I served as the Dance Director at a summer program for children with special needs. I facilitated warm-ups and dance related games, as well as choreographed pieces that were performed at a yearly show at the end of the summer. I choreographed approximately 10 pieces each summer, for ages 5-15, with varying genres.
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Education
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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Master of Science - MS, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor -
Eastern University
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Eastern University
Bachelor’s Degree, Dance -
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Master of Science - MS, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor -
American Dance Therapy Association
Master of Science - MS, Dance Therapy/Therapist