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Franklin Square, Ny

- Provide weekly individual counseling to both mandated and non-mandated students - Develop and implement a weekly social skills group for students on the autism spectrum- Participate in parent meetings, clinical meetings, and PINS Diversion meetings- Serve as a liaison to school personnel with students who experience mental health issues which may affect their learning- Gather information and put together social history reports for the Special Education Department- Co-created, formulated, and implemented a month-long anti-bullying program

Westbury, Ny

- Supervise and guide residential students, ages 12 to 21, on the autism spectrum - Formulate and supervise the execution of individual treatment plans for students to complete their Activities of Daily Living- Provide direct crisis intervention and carry out functions of student’s Behavior Intervention Plan- Often left in charge to supervise the shift, and ensure other staff members are carrying out their duties- Help students develop the skills necessary for independent living and integration within community- Participate in Individualized Education Program and Committee on Special Education meetings

Amityville, Ny

- Completed several home visit assessments, biopsychosocial assessments, and diagnostic evaluations for residents of the Non-Secure Detention Program. - Worked with clients in the homeless/runaway youth shelter to fill out Casey Life Skills, a CANS report, and worked on short and long term permanency goals.- Met with assigned residents in the foster care group home to discuss weekly goals and residential issues

Manhasset, Ny

- Submit Wine, Spirit, and Beer Brand Labels to the Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and Brand Labelregistrations to all 50 states- Establish a connection and provide support to clients to form a better working relationship with them

Baldwin, Ny

- Taught students ages three to five in a summer enrichment program and created a lesson plan consisting of six different growth enhancing projects for the children.

- Supervised and guided 12 foster youth, ages infant to 21, who resided in the foster care setting- Engineered creative activities for the residents to help them cope with their intense emotions- Completed incident reports, medication sheets, daily logs, and inventory sheets

Nikon At Jones Beach Theater

- Counted the inventory at the beginning of the event at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater as well as the end of the event. - Ensured that the money amount calculated by the registers matched the money amount calculated by my inventory- In charge of about 20 cashiers, 8 cooks, 10 runners, and 2 cleaners in the food court. - Made sure the food court before, during, and after the concert was running smoothly, quickly, and efficiently.

Masters, Social Work

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology With A Concentration In Human Services

Activities and Societies: Alpha Epsilon Phi