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** Ph. PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE* email:EMAIL AVAILABLE **website: www.wellnessforserenity.com**Education:Roskilde University, Roskilde, DenmarkInternational Ph.D. Summer School: Learning Cultures - Cultures of Learning, August Street Address
University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, MOOne year completion of PhD doctoral work in Clinical Psychology, August 2006-May 2007Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NYM.A. in Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities, GPA: 3.9, May 2005M.A. in Clinical Applied Psychology, GPA:4.0, February 2004Cornell University, Ithaca, NYB.S. in Applied Economics and Management/Educational Psychology, Deans List, January 2002Denmarks International Study Program-University of Copenhagen Affiliate, Copenhagen, DKCornells Study Abroad Program in Humanities, January 2000-June 2000New York University, New York, NY, Spring 2015Post-Masters Certificate Course: Clinical Practice with AdolescentsAlfred University-Advanced Certificate Masters in Mental Health Counseling, December 2021Certifications:Professional Teaching Certification, NY State Dept. of Education in Teaching Students with Disabilities, 9/1/10Certified Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, May 2011-presentProfessional Educational Therapist, Association of Educational Therapists, May 2020-PresentAmerican Association for Drugless Practitioners (AADP)-Certified member, February 2014-presentCertified group fitness instructor, ACE, 2010-presentAdvanced level of Spanish, IPEE, Costa Rica, October 2006Certified Yoga teacher, Yoga Alliance, July 2016-presentCertified Trauma Informed Kids Yoga Instructor, Yoga Alliance, April 2022-presentCertified Trauma Professional, Evergreen Certification Institute, August 2020-presentLimited Permit Mental Health Counselor, Office of ProfessionsExperience:Teaching/Coaching HighlightsIndependent Contracting/ Private Practice Coaching, New York, NY (2015-present)Work at Individual Path as a mental health counselorWork as an educational therapist, and executive functioning coachWork as a socio-emotional coach, using the principles of positive psychology, mindfulness and DBT skillsWork with clients in the field of health and wellness as a certified private coachAdjunct lecturer at College Re-Entry program for Fountain HouseConducted workshops for health, wellness, and mental health issues (JCC, Venture House)Independent contractor for My Learning Springboard, tutoring middle and upper schoolTaught yoga and dance classes for adults and children (Ramaz, YMCA, and 14th street Y)Upper School Learning Specialist, Packer Collegiate Institute, Brooklyn, NY (2022-present)Work as support resource teacher for high school students holding sessions for one to six students at a time in general studies subject areas, with specialty in math and scienceSupport with socio-emotional issues for students with anxiety, depression, and ADHDParticipate in department meetings for support servicesRead student psycho-educational reports to determine ways in which best to support themObserve/communicate with classroom teachers for student behavior, learning styles, and teaching styleRegular contact/ communication with tutors, parents, therapists, and other outside support specialistsSchool Psychologist, Williamsburg Northside School, Brooklyn, NY (2021-2022)Work as school counselor for lower and middle school studentsSupport with socio-emotional issues for students with anxiety, depression, and ADHDHold group skills and counseling sessionsParticipate in department meetings for support servicesUpper School Learning Specialist, The Ramaz School, New York, NY (2016-2020)Work as support resource teacher for high school students holding sessions for one to six students at a time in general studies subject areas, with specialty in math and scienceSupport with socio-emotional issues for students with anxiety, depression, and ADHDParticipate in department meetings for support servicesRead student psycho-educational reports to determine ways in which best to support themObserve/communicate with classroom teachers for student behavior, learning styles, and teaching styleRegular contact/ communication with tutors, parents, therapists, and other outside support specialistsTaught yoga classes to senior girls and facultyCounselor & Youth Empowerment Teacher, PEPY Empowering Youth, Siem Reap, Cambodia (Summer 2019)Developed Counseling Program for the organizationHeld one-on-one counseling sessions for students and facultyCreated and taught youth empowerment classes based on themes/issues brought up in counseling sessionsUsed mindfulness and DBT techniquesUsed positive psychology principles to identify character strengths and create positive diagnosesTrained faculty members as counselors to continue the program after my departureConducted professional development training for facultyLearning Specialist, York Preparatory School, New York, NY (2014-2015)Worked as support resource teacher for middle and high school students holding one-on-one sessions twice weekly for a caseload of eleven students.Participated in department meetings for support servicesObserved classroom teaching for student behavior, learning styles, and teaching styleResponded to regular parent communication regarding studentsRegular contact/ communication with tutors, educational therapists, and other sources of out-of-school supportWorked regularly and collaboratively with school counselorLed morning check-ins and afternoon study halls with entire caseload groupCoordinator of Village on the Hill; Mindfulness Camp, Transylvania College: The Cambridge International School in Cluj, Romania (June-July2014)Coordinator of two mindfulness camps with children ages 12-18Conducted individual therapeutic wellness counseling sessionsOversaw/supervised other camp counselors/professionalsCreated camp schedule; setting the daily agendaTaught yoga, wellness, positive psychology, and dance classesLed meditation sessionsAssisted with music, art, and outdoor educationAmericorps Project Change, Montgomery County Public Schools Study Circles (2013-2014)Worked as a program assistant to the Study Circles program in the partnership for community engagementAttended principal planning meetingsFacilitated Student Focus GroupsDocumentation of study circles; a group for promoting racial equityScheduled and attended meetings with Montgomery County principals to perform evaluations of the programAnalyzed and compiled data to evaluate the effectiveness of the Study Circle programResearcher for MCPS Superintendent Socio-Emotional CommitteeUpper School Learning Specialist, The Hewitt School, New York, NY (2011-2013)Worked as support/resource teacher for high school students with and without learning disabilitiesCreated/developed the Upper School Learning Services DepartmentOrchestrated meetings with teachers regarding differentiated instructionParticipated in weekly staff meetings for support servicesObserved classroom teaching for student behavior, learning styles, and teaching styleResponded to regular parent communication regarding studentsRegular contact/ communication with tutors, educational therapists, and other sources of out-of-school supportDid professional development for facultyWorked regularly and collaboratively with school counselor, and college guidance counselorLeadership position on the Hewitt Diversity CommitteeTaught Wellness classes on issues of adolescent developmentHigh School Learning Specialist, SAR High School, Bronx, NY ( 2007-2011)Worked as support teacher for high school students with learning disabilitiesPreviewed and review classroom material with studentsParticipated in parent teacher conferencesServed as an advisor to a select group of studentsReviewed IEPs and adjust instruction accordinglyObserved classroom teachers, take notes, and give feedbackServed as Math and Science specialist for learning disabled studentsGraduate Teachers Assistant, University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, MO (2006-2007)Taught undergraduate students (approximately 75) in Child Developmental Psychology& Career PsychologyGraded papers and tests in a one day to week turnover rateHeld weekly office hours to advise/teach students and grade papersHeld study sessions and made preparation guides for testsTeacher for Learning Disabilities, Winston Preparatory School, New York, NY(2004-2005)Taught math and science to middle and high-school aged students with various learning disabilitiesMet with focus teachers to discuss individual students needsPrepared math and science lesson plans, and planned respective curriculumsWrote progress reports and goals for each studentAssistant/Student Teacher for Learning Disabilities, P.S.9, New York, NY(2003-2004)Assisted in teaching a fourth grade inclusive classHeld guided reading groups for three to four students at a timePrepared social studies and science lesson plansAssistant Teacher, Franklin Montessori School, Gaithersburg, Maryland, (2002-2003)Supervised/Taught a class of twelve preschool age childrenParticipated in staff development seminars focusing on creating student activities and new teaching methodsIn charge of classroom dismissal routinesCounselor for Special Needs Children, Jewish Community Center, Rockville, Maryland, (June-August 1996)Served as a mainstream counselor for toddlers with cerebral palsy, down syndrome, and hyperactivityTae Kwon Do Instructor, AAA Karate, Rockville, Maryland, (1994-1999)Served as a martial arts instructor for students of all ages (5yrs-adults)Involved with both classroom and office managementResearch/Clinical HighlightsResearch Assistant, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY (2003- 2005)Aided in the preparation of a grants submissionConducted in-person interviews for the study of spiritual development in motherhoodConducted literature reviews, data entry, and analysisGathered and edit relevant referencesResearch Assistant, New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY(2003-2006)Produced interpretive summaries, graphs, and charts from collected references on ADHD and bipolar illnessWeekly presentation of research findingsAttended grand round seminars, clinical sessions and interviewsWrote drafts with collected data for publicationResearch Consultant, New York State Office of Mental Health, New York, NY(2003-2004)Assisted in the development and design of assertive community treatment (ACT) survey measuresResponsible for subject recruitment and scheduling; conducted interviews and tracked participationData entry of both quantitative and qualitative dataAwards/Honors Earned:Speaker at the HASC annual conference at the White House On the Deans List at Cornell University Semi-finalist in the Maryland Distinguished Scholar Program Commended National Merit ScholarDancer at the Indian Spice Gala at the United Nations (Feb.2015)Extracurricular Activities:Second Degree Black Belt/ Karate Teacher Womans Tennis (Three Division and County Championship Titles) Indian Classical Dance Varsity Womans Tennis Team, Cornell University (1997-1998) Member of Circle K Service Club Secretary of Cornell Tennis Club, (Fall 1999) Yoga/dance teacher Member of Cornells Empathy Assistance Referral Service (EARS)Director of Community Service Rotary Metro NYC Latin, hip-hop, Indian classical dancing, Bellydancing, Bhangra |
