Experience Summary
Education:
City College of New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology May 2013
GPA: 3.123
Experience:
Queens Community House Jamaica, NY
Youth Development Specialist (Voyages South Preparatory - High School) August 2013 - Present
? Provide academic and personal counseling to caseload of 40 students through bi-weekly sessions, in addition to daily attendance outreach and monthly contact with parents.
? Conduct intake Bio-psychosocial Assessment as well as facilitate group interview for prospective students.
? Facilitate daily advisory class intended to provide interpersonal, critical thinking and life management skills.
? Spearhead school events such as school’s Splash at Yale College Trip and Senior Graduation.
? Provide support with employment and postsecondary opportunities for students.
YMCA Flushing, NY
Summer Day Camp Counselor July 2013 – August 2013
? Provided campers assigned to their group a safe and healthy environment.
? Daily supervision of campers ensuring all an enjoyable and beneficial experience, both in the camp community and on field trips.
? Lead activities in assigned program areas, motivating campers to participate in an “organized” and safe activity.
? Participated in planning/involvement of special activities such as theme days, field trips and all camp activities.
ACE Scholars Tutoring Center Elmhurst, NY
Tutor/Teacher January 2013 – June 2013
? Taught a classroom full of 20 students English, Math, Science, History, and Art.
? One on one tutoring was administered for specialized high school exams, SATs, ACTs, Regents, City Wide Exams, and for extra help in a variety of subject areas.
The City College of New York New York, NY
Office Assistant October 2009 – January 2013
Held positions in the GATEWAY Academic Center for Advisement, the Division of Social Sciences, the Grove School of Engineering and the Office of Admissions
? Served as primary liaison with referral sources for maintenance and student registration process.
? Performed various administrative duties that included supporting management, filing, data entry, and credentialing functions related to student enrollment process and admissions.
Columbia University New York State Psychiatric Institute New York, NY
Intern February 2012 – August 2012
? Conducted interviews with children and adults to retrieve data for an ongoing study called the Stress and Justice Study.
? Attended training sessions to be credentialed to work in field as a mandatory part of internship.
? Answered telephones, directed calls and took messages down for staff and ongoing investigation for study.
? Reviewed files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests - Updated filing, mailing, and database systems, manually or using a computer.
Queens Community House Flushing, NY
Group Leader (Pomonok Center) January 2010 – June 2010
? Performed various administrative duties that included answering phone calls, filing, data entry, and mailing
? Supported children in activities that supported their mental and physical growth.
? Collaborated with other staff in both the organization and implementation of special events
Qualifications: Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Multi-task oriented. Efficient in fast paced environments. Fluent in Bangla and Urdu.
Trainings & affiliations: Engaging our Clients ; Understanding Adolescents; Motivational Interviewing; Stress Management for Human Services Professionals; Strategies for Anger Trainings through Good Sheppard Services. Advancing Youth Training through Youth Development Institute. Certified in CPR and Basic First Aid through the America Red Cross.