Early Intervention Counselor

• Nov 2022 - Present

Conduct behavioral health assessments and facilitate weekly group and individual counseling sessions with over 100 youth and adolescents who reported having extensive behavioral and mental health-related difficulties. Responsible for supporting the social and emotional development of youth and adolescents. Provide simplified education on substance abuse prevention, life skills, coping mechanisms, teen interventions, and family dynamics to middle and high school student populations. 2023 Community Partner Award co-recipient following the end of the 2022-23 academic year, and was rewarded with a $30,000 increase to our annual departmental budget. Show less

Exam Proctor

• Nov 2022 - May 2023

PennCAP GSMI Mentor

• Nov 2022 - May 2023

Admissions Ambassador

• Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

Clinical Counseling Intern

• Nov 2022 - Mar 2023

Assisted program director and on-site PhD candidate with providing trauma-informed therapeutic counseling to over 100 female high school students of color ranging from 10th – 12th grade. Observed group-facilitated discussions surrounding trauma, sexual assault, self-healing, parent-child and family dynamics, and the impact of trauma on relationships, and document therapeutic goals and student progress. Provided weekly individual counseling, supervised by an LCSW, to a cohort of 4 female students, and implement therapeutic interventions to promote self-awareness and growth for each individual. Show less

Resume Writing Consultant

• Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

Provided efficient resume, curriculum vitae, and cover letter writing and revision services for first-generation college students and current working professionals from underserved communities. Conducted virtual workshops for both university and community groups detailing email etiquette, networking, resume writing breakdowns, and career search optimization. Assisted first-generation college graduates and working professionals with applying to post-graduate internships, entry-level-careers, and graduate school programs. Show less

Graduate Support Associate

• May 2021 - Aug 2021

As an Graduate Support Associate, I worked directly with over 108 high school students to assist them throughout their higher education and post-secondary planning process, as well as coach them on a wide range of skills such as organization, communication, studying, research, etc. I also designed and implemented improvement plans for students struggling both academically and emotionally, and coordinate with each students’ respective secondary and post-secondary institutional counseling offices to ensure they receive holistic support. Show less

Outreach and Education Youth Advisor

• Sep 2020 - May 2021

I assist with increasing the support of Chester County’s Recovery System of Care (ROSC) by achieving goals of early outreach, engagement, and developing of other natural supports. I also participate with the Project HEAL initiative to develop partnerships between faith-based organizations and local mental health/substance use providers and community recovery support groups, and provide faith communities with greater access to informational and educational resources aimed to destigmatize mental healthcare, mentor, and serve African-American adolescents and youth. Show less

Research Assistant

• May 2020 - Dec 2020

As a research assistant for the Research Advancing Implementation Science Equitably (RAISE) Lab, my duties include transcribing group therapy sessions and trauma narratives, data collection, entering data, assisting with literature reviews, assisting graduate students with their dissertation work and conducting research for posters sessions, and preparation for onsite data collection in collaboration with a research team for Building Roads to Inclusion and Diversity in Graduate Education (BRIDGE) - an effort to optimize the network and to evaluate recruitment initiatives across graduate programs and aid in under-represented students’ professional development. Show less

Notetaker and Captioner

• Dec 2019 - Aug 2020

I attend class sessions of a specified course(s) and take comprehensive and accurate notes in a multitude of media (except during testing sessions) to aid hearing- and vision-impaired students in achieving success in the classroom and effectively removing any hinders on their journey throughout higher education.

Ambassador Leadership Coordinator

• May 2019 - Aug 2020

In addition to my role as a University Ambassador, I serve as a communication liason between all West Chester University tour guides and the admissions team. I also coordinate and ensure coverage for all tours and events (such as Fall and Spring Open Houses and Accepted Student Days) hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

University Admissions Ambassador

• Sep 2017 - Aug 2020

I act as a tour guide and provide quality service and hospitality to prospective university students while effectively communicating admissions information. I also represent West Chester University enthusiastically and work to contribute to the success of the admissions team.

Leadership Studies Fellow

• Dec 2019 - May 2020

As a Leadership Studies Fellow, in collaboration with HON 382: Leadership and the Good Life course professor, my subsequent role as a Curriculum Consultant involves conducting research on the effect of transformational leadership theories on education and the role of an effective educator on the self-efficacy of urban minority students, and preparing and implementing weekly lesson plans for HON 382 focused on higher-level philosophy, leadership theories, multiculturalism, mental health, and civic engagement for 25 undergraduate students.Additionally, other duties include participating in the planning and coordination of Better Together Days, a program created by the Interfaith Youth Core that brings campuses together by organizing events designed to create interfaith action, to educate the campus community about and bring together different religions and world views. Show less

Adult Literacy Teacher

• Jul 2020 - Nov 2020

Taught literacy and reading comprehension strategies to adults (ages ranging between 55 and 60) from underserved communities. Prepared lesson plans, maintained a record of my students’ progress reports, and created a virtual classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of my students. Taught literacy and reading comprehension strategies to adults (ages ranging between 55 and 60) from underserved communities. Prepared lesson plans, maintained a record of my students’ progress reports, and created a virtual classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of my students.

Counseling Assistant

• May 2019 - Aug 2020

I assist the Upward Bound Math Science program director and advisors in coordinating the summer academic programming for participating high school students. In addition, I assist the program counselor and interning educators in providing supplemental science and math instruction, college preparatory seminars, college field trips, and STEM competition preparation and other immersion activities during the academic year. I also collaborate with scientific mentors in conducting research on the retention-effectiveness of STEM enrichment programs in minority-dominated areas. Show less