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College Park, Maryland, United States

Observe weekly couple workshops to analyze couple interactions and ensure strict adherence to thecurriculum.Use strong communication skills for ongoing participant outreach and successful workshoprecruitment.Collaborate with team to lead marketing and recruitment efforts, reaching out to new contacts,curating newsletters, monitoring partners, and identifying advertising opportunities.Actively participate in weekly performance meetings for professional growth and development.

College Park, Maryland, United States

Assist Dr. Melanie Killen and graduate PhD candidates on ongoing research concerning children’sand adolescents’ social and moral development. Duties included:• Assist with the development of a protocol for the Developing Inclusive Youth project a National• Science Foundation-funded project designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a web-based curriculum tool administered in the public schools for children ages 8 – 11 years.• Assist, transcribe and code data on studies investigating children’s conceptions of wealthinequalities, and awareness of status and social hierarchies. Administer different interview-formatprotocols to children and transcribed collected data.

New York, New York, United States

Utilized positive behavior management strategies for children with ADHD and disruptive behaviorconcerns.Provided a high level of support for children to develop and maintain positive peer relationships as well as to improve emotional awareness and regulation.Facilitated recreational activities and sports skill training, promoting social development.Generated daily progress reports for parents, maintaining transparent communication.

Ramat Hasharon, Tel Aviv District, Israel

Shadowed clinical social worker’s psychotherapy on children with autism.Supported children in the classroom by watching and engaging in group activities to build an understanding of socialization and communication.Created a safe place for children to develop skills needed for basic life needs and communicationskills.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Volunter as a mentor for a child with special needs. Engaged with the child to successfully use strong verbal and written communication skills.Work with families to specialize needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.

Jerusalem, Israel

Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.Supervised and cared for children ages 8 to 11 at a children's home.Encouraged children by using positive reinforcement to improve self-esteem and communication skills. Communicated with the full-time staff at the children's home to offer support and assistance in providing care for the children.

Jerusalem, Israel

Volunteered as a teacher of special needs for Pre-Kindergarten children.Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.Collaborated with co-workers to share ideas and solutions to create positivity in the classroom while avoiding conflict.

Westchester County, New York, United States

Communicated campers' needs, progress and program benchmarks in weekly staff meetings.Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining a safe and positive environment.Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.

Master Of Social Work - Msw

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Family Science Dual Minor In Nonprofit Leadership & Social Innovation And Human Development

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