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Akbar Baksh

Lockport

Summary

  • Experienced with creating supportive environments for student growth. Utilizes counseling techniques to guide students through academic and personal challenges. Knowledge of implementing intervention strategies that promote student success.


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counseling Intern

Ohio Elementary/North Tonawanda Intermediate
01.2025 - Current
  • Facilitated social-emotional learning workshops for students, increasing resilience and emotional intelligence.
  • Conducted classroom guidance lessons to enhance students'' understanding of personal strengths/interests, and to teach various social-emotional skills.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns as well as integrating skill-building activities throughout the counseling process.

School Counseling Intern

Emerson School of Hospitality
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform program planning throughout the Internship period.
  • Improved students'' academic success through targeted interventions and tailored support plans.
  • Supported college readiness initiatives by organizing events, providing resources, and guiding students through the application process.

School Counseling Intern

Lockport High School
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Promoted a positive school climate by collaborating with teachers, administrators, and parents to address student needs and resolve conflicts.
  • Maintained accurate records of all counseling activities in accordance with state regulations and ethical guidelines.

Sales Associate

TJ Maxx
10.2022 - Current
  • Built rapport with clients by providing quality customer service and problem-solving.
  • Established personal connections with customers, exceeding customer service expectations.
  • Received a company certificate for outstanding customer service.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.

Literacy Tutor

University at Buffalo
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assessed reading comprehension and vocabulary of students at Heritage Heights Elementary.
  • Implemented research-based instructional techniques to enhance overall effectiveness of literacy tutoring sessions.
  • Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
  • Boosted student confidence in reading and writing, providing consistent encouragement and constructive feedback.

Religious School Teacher

Islamic Cultural Center of Niagara Falls
10.2018 - Current
  • Teaches basic Quranic Arabic and religious scripture to various age groups (4 to 15 years old).
  • Collaborated with colleagues on cross-curricular projects, integrating religious themes into other subject areas as appropriate.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by maintaining an organized and welcoming classroom space.

Volunteer

Amherst Helping Hands
05.2020 - Current
  • Provides supplies/food to the local community at distribution events.
  • Worked with the team to distribute personal protective equipment throughout the Covid-19 pandemic
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.

Education

School Counseling Educational Masters -

University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
06.2025

Psychology Major - Counseling Minor

SUNY University at Buffalo
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Starpoint High School
Lockport, New York
06.2020

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Mental health awareness
  • Multicultural competence
  • Student advocacy
  • Academic advising
  • Career guidance
  • College preparation
  • Social-emotional learning

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Guyanese English Creole
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

School Counseling Intern

Ohio Elementary/North Tonawanda Intermediate
01.2025 - Current

School Counseling Intern

Emerson School of Hospitality
08.2024 - 12.2024

Literacy Tutor

University at Buffalo
07.2024 - 08.2024

School Counseling Intern

Lockport High School
08.2023 - 05.2024

Sales Associate

TJ Maxx
10.2022 - Current

Volunteer

Amherst Helping Hands
05.2020 - Current

Religious School Teacher

Islamic Cultural Center of Niagara Falls
10.2018 - Current

Psychology Major - Counseling Minor

SUNY University at Buffalo

High School Diploma -

Starpoint High School

School Counseling Educational Masters -

University At Buffalo

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