Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Leadershipandcommunityengagement
Awards
Volunteer Experience
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Adam Y. Abdelrahman

Belchertown,MA

Summary

Dedicated and driven individual with a strong background in legal studies, client advocacy, and multicultural engagement. Pursuing admission to law school to leverage expertise in legal research, writing, and social justice for meaningful contributions to the legal field.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Law School Student

Law Schools

Behavioral Specialist

BCArc
02.2023 - Current
  • Write, implement, and monitor behavior intervention plans
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure sound treatment approaches
  • Conduct in-service training on behavior intervention strategies
  • Provide direct intervention to improve outcomes for individuals

First Generation Peer Mentor

Performance Project
01.2021 - Current
  • Guided youth participants in leadership development and conflict resolution
  • Organized and led community-building initiatives

Workshop Leader

Ubuntu Arts Community
01.2016 - Current
  • Conducted social-emotional workshops for children aged 8-12 in summer arts programs

First Generation Core Ensemble Member

Performance Project
01.2014 - Current
  • Co-authored and performed original multilingual theater productions focused on social justice
  • Facilitated post-performance discussions and led workshops

Administrative Clerk / Legal Assistant

Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C.
02.2021 - 02.2023
  • Drafted estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and healthcare proxies
  • Assisted attorneys in real estate transactions and closings
  • Managed client relationships and post-closing processes
  • Prepared pleadings, motions, and financial accountings for trusts and estates

Residential Counselor

ServiceNet
01.2016 - 01.2023
  • Supported individuals with disabilities in daily living and medical needs
  • Facilitated transportation and access to social services

ESL Teacher

The Islamic Society of Western Massachusetts
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Provided English instruction to refugee adults
  • Assisted with community resettlement programs and distributed daily living supplies

Youth Researcher

United Nations (Al Tadamon)
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Company Overview: Cairo, Egypt
  • Conducted interviews with refugee families to assess needs
  • Collaborated with the Red Cross to distribute malaria medicine and provide patient education
  • Cairo, Egypt

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies

Commonwealth Honors College, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice

Holyoke Community College

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Western Governors University
06.2025

Certification

  • Physical Theater Training
  • Masculinity, Hyper-Masculinity, and Gender-Based Violence Training
  • Bystander and Conflict De-escalation Training
  • Mindfulness and Self-Care

Leadershipandcommunityengagement

  • First Generation Core Ensemble Member, Performance Project, 01/14, Present, Co-authored and performed original multilingual theater productions focused on social justice., Facilitated post-performance discussions and led workshops.
  • First Generation Peer Mentor, Performance Project, 01/21, Present, Guided youth participants in leadership development and conflict resolution., Organized and led community-building initiatives.
  • ESL Teacher, The Islamic Society of Western Massachusetts, 01/17, 12/22, Provided English instruction to refugee adults., Assisted with community resettlement programs and distributed daily living supplies.
  • Workshop Leader, Ubuntu Arts Community, 01/16, Present, Conducted social-emotional workshops for children aged 8-12 in summer arts programs.

Awards

  • Phi Theta Kappa Member
  • Nine-time Dean's List Honoree
  • Recipient of three scholarships, including Green Key Honor Society
  • Recognized in 29 Who Shine Award Program
  • Notary Public

Volunteer Experience

The Islamic Center of Western Massachusetts, Taught basic English to refugees and newcomers., Organized events and mentored youth in martial arts.

Legalandprofessionalexperience

  • Behavioral Specialist, BCArc, 02/23, Present, Write, implement, and monitor behavior intervention plans., Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure sound treatment approaches., Conduct in-service training on behavior intervention strategies., Provide direct intervention to improve outcomes for individuals.
  • Administrative Clerk / Legal Assistant, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., 02/21, 02/23, Drafted estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and healthcare proxies., Assisted attorneys in real estate transactions and closings., Managed client relationships and post-closing processes., Prepared pleadings, motions, and financial accountings for trusts and estates.
  • Residential Counselor, ServiceNet, 01/16, 12/23, Supported individuals with disabilities in daily living and medical needs., Facilitated transportation and access to social services.
  • Youth Researcher, United Nations (Al Tadamon), Cairo, Egypt, 01/11, 12/13, Conducted interviews with refugee families to assess needs., Collaborated with the Red Cross to distribute malaria medicine and provide patient education.

Timeline

Behavioral Specialist

BCArc
02.2023 - Current

Administrative Clerk / Legal Assistant

Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C.
02.2021 - 02.2023

First Generation Peer Mentor

Performance Project
01.2021 - Current

ESL Teacher

The Islamic Society of Western Massachusetts
01.2017 - 01.2022

Workshop Leader

Ubuntu Arts Community
01.2016 - Current

Residential Counselor

ServiceNet
01.2016 - 01.2023

First Generation Core Ensemble Member

Performance Project
01.2014 - Current

Youth Researcher

United Nations (Al Tadamon)
01.2011 - 01.2013

Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice

Holyoke Community College

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Western Governors University

Law School Student

Law Schools

Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies

Commonwealth Honors College, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Adam Y. Abdelrahman