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Rhode Island, United States

-Managed a caseload of 19+ students, providing individual and group counseling support to promote social and emotional skill development-Collaborated on a multidisciplinary team to implement interventions for students, discuss student progress, and meet requirements of IEPs-Provided crisis intervention and supported school population as needed, including conducting suicidal ideation evaluations, safety planning, and more-Engaged with families and parents, connecting… Show more -Managed a caseload of 19+ students, providing individual and group counseling support to promote social and emotional skill development-Collaborated on a multidisciplinary team to implement interventions for students, discuss student progress, and meet requirements of IEPs-Provided crisis intervention and supported school population as needed, including conducting suicidal ideation evaluations, safety planning, and more-Engaged with families and parents, connecting with resources and updating regarding their child’s progress and needs-Maintained accurate and timely documentation to track student progress and ensure proper billing-Conducted social history evaluations and interpreted findings to determine eligibility for counseling services -Built rapport with teachers and staff, serving as a resource and responding to referrals Show less

-Assisted with day-to-day operations of the Disability Services Center (DSC) to support Rhode Island College students with disabilities. -Created materials to promote DSC and provide information for relevant resources.-Served as a first point of contact for individuals calling and walking-in to DSC, discerning their needs and assisting them in getting the services or information as needed. -Provided information to parents and students regarding the process of registering… Show more -Assisted with day-to-day operations of the Disability Services Center (DSC) to support Rhode Island College students with disabilities. -Created materials to promote DSC and provide information for relevant resources.-Served as a first point of contact for individuals calling and walking-in to DSC, discerning their needs and assisting them in getting the services or information as needed. -Provided information to parents and students regarding the process of registering for accommodations and navigating college as a student with a disability. Show less

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

-Coordinate services for a caseload of over 30 clients, aged 20-65+ with mental health and/or co-occurring disorders, to minimize stressors and to facilitate the reduction of psychiatric and substance abuse disorder symptoms.-Encourage consumers to attain the highest possible levels of independence.-Make assessments and provide appropriate crisis interventions and risk management as needed.-Collaborate with clients to identify strengths, needs, barriers, and abilities to… Show more -Coordinate services for a caseload of over 30 clients, aged 20-65+ with mental health and/or co-occurring disorders, to minimize stressors and to facilitate the reduction of psychiatric and substance abuse disorder symptoms.-Encourage consumers to attain the highest possible levels of independence.-Make assessments and provide appropriate crisis interventions and risk management as needed.-Collaborate with clients to identify strengths, needs, barriers, and abilities to create goals and develop a treatment plan that is client centered.-Support clients in accessing and applying for resources including SNAP, SSI, RIPTA, and more. Initiate treatment and advocate for consumers within network of care. Show less

Providence, Ri

-Coordinated and supervised all administrative tasks related to the effective operation of the Hub after school programming, including managing communications with program providers, teachers, school administration and students; organizing program schedules; tracking attendance; and other logistics.-Worked closely with youth, community partners, and school administration to recruit and retain youth participants in after school programs.-Created and facilitated trainings about… Show more -Coordinated and supervised all administrative tasks related to the effective operation of the Hub after school programming, including managing communications with program providers, teachers, school administration and students; organizing program schedules; tracking attendance; and other logistics.-Worked closely with youth, community partners, and school administration to recruit and retain youth participants in after school programs.-Created and facilitated trainings about positive youth development, policies, and procedures for community partners, teachers, and college students.-Planned and implemented programing for students, including weekly reflection sessions for students with summer jobs, transition academies for incoming 9th grade students, and career and college exploration workshops.-Connected high school youth to programs related to their interests and provided tutoring and coaching.-Managed high school students working as camp counselors for summer camps. Show less

Providence, Rhode Island

-Mentored and coached a team of eight AmeriCorps members through 11 months of service to implement City Year's service model of implementing Tier 1 and Tier 2 academic, socio-emotional, and attendance support to 9th grade students at Central High School. -Managed the planning and execution of events; engaging students and families. Events and initiatives included a Multicultural Festival, financial literacy event, essay contests, focus list dinners and more.-Directed the site… Show more -Mentored and coached a team of eight AmeriCorps members through 11 months of service to implement City Year's service model of implementing Tier 1 and Tier 2 academic, socio-emotional, and attendance support to 9th grade students at Central High School. -Managed the planning and execution of events; engaging students and families. Events and initiatives included a Multicultural Festival, financial literacy event, essay contests, focus list dinners and more.-Directed the site Corps Council of AmeriCorps leaders at each school to provide systematic feedback to site; represent feedback to headquarters staff through the national Dean’s Council. -Planned and facilitated trainings for as many as 60 participants on tutoring, building relationships with students and teachers, City Year culture and expectations, and more. -Built and strengthened relationships between City Year Providence and Central High Schooladministration, teachers, staff, and community partners to ensure student and team success.-Chosen as 1 of 3 (out of 58) speakers for City Year Providence's largest fundraiser gala with over 500 funders, community members, and corporate attendees. Show less

Providence, Rhode Island Area

-Served in an Algebra 1 classes with 80 ninth grade students, ages 14-17. The high school is comprised of 1,200 students; 75% identify as Hispanic/Latinx students and 82% come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds -Provided 900+ minutes of individual mathematic support to a focus group of 14 students. -Assessed student progress in Math via STAR assessments three times throughout the year; 10 of 14 students met or exceeded expected growth in Math STAR assessments.-Mentored… Show more -Served in an Algebra 1 classes with 80 ninth grade students, ages 14-17. The high school is comprised of 1,200 students; 75% identify as Hispanic/Latinx students and 82% come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds -Provided 900+ minutes of individual mathematic support to a focus group of 14 students. -Assessed student progress in Math via STAR assessments three times throughout the year; 10 of 14 students met or exceeded expected growth in Math STAR assessments.-Mentored 24 students focusing on social-emotional skills, attendance, and academic performance through coaching, mentoring, parental engagement, and academic support. -Chosen as 1 of 7 (out of 58) speakers for City Year’s largest Fundraiser Gala with over 500 funders, organizations, and corporations attendees. -Collaborated with teammates to plan and implement whole school events and initiatives including morning programs, family and student engagement events, assemblies, and more. Show less

St. Paul, Minnesota

-Worked with a team to plan, organize, and facilitate weekly meetings centered on social justice issues.-Organized and executed a weekend retreat for club members, focusing on community building.-Recruited members at club fairs and classes.-Developed programming for Justice and Peace Studies outreach for high school students.-Promoted meetings and events through posters and emails.

St. Paul, Minnesota

-Assisted youth and adult learners 1:1 and in small groups with reading comprehension, math, writing, and other topics.-Managed tutors and students to ensure that students' needs were met and the tutoring space was productive and safe.-Communicated effectively with students with diverse learning needs and cultural backgrounds.

Londonderry, Northern Ireland

-Attended and helped run various events, including cross-community lunches and speaking events, workshops, student workshops, etc. -Researched and prepared presentation focusing on influential Irish women and feminism.-Led three cross-community events in which groups of participants would spend the day visiting organizations and museums with a focus on increasing cross-community dialog and exposure.

Sidney, Montana

-Entered and updated customer policy and insurance claim information into database.-Performed various office tasks including: filing, answering phones, preparing mail, and greeting customers.-Worked remotely on data entry projects to update policies and claims.

St. Paul, Minnesota

-Provided childcare in a daycare setting to toddlers. Included diapering and changing, aiding with meals, preparing crafts and activities, reading and interacting with children, etc.-Redirected with children using "positive language" and leveling.

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Selected as a Rhode Island School Violence Prevention Education (RISVPE) Project Scholar

Bachelor’S Degree, Justice And Peace Studies, Conflict Transformation Concentration, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Students for Justice and Peace, Feminist Community, Handbell Choir, VISION (Volunteers in Service.

Education record

Participated in HECUA's semester study abroad program, entitled Democracy and Social Change. Discussed and engaged in dialogue regarding.