Andy H. Youn
Queens,New York
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Support Specialist
George Jackson Academy
09.2022 - Current
- Provide individual and small-group school counseling, as needed, to support the social, emotional, and mental health of middle school boys
- Design and teach an emotional intelligence course that helps build healthy decision-making
- Guide students and families through the application process including but not limited to: essays, faculty recommendations, and transcript submission
- Co-Manage After-School Program which currently serves 60% of GJA students and offers a variety of academic and extracurricular programming at no cost to families.
Tutor-Fair Futures
New York Foundling
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Meeting students 1x/week for 60-90 minutes in the student's home or nearby in the community to provide academic support and mentorship
- Engaging students during sessions and performing outreach in support of students who are struggling to attend
- Keeping stakeholders, including case planners, coaches, families, and educational specialists, up to date on the student's progress in tutoring
- Promptly reporting non-tutoring-related concerns to the appropriate program and agency staff and assisting with referrals to support services as needed
- Lesson planning and development of practice materials during the time not spent in tutoring sessions
Social Work Intern
George Jackson Academy
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided individual counseling and co-lead small group counseling, as needed, to support the social, emotional, and mental health of middle school boys
- Co-designed and co-taught an emotional intelligence course that helps build healthy decision-making
- Administrative support in data entry for attendance tracking, counseling sessions, and high school placement
Youth Teacher
Crystal Church
11.2016 - 09.2019
- Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within small groups
- Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems
- Interpret religious education activities to the students through speaking, leading discussions, or journaling
Timeline
Student Support Specialist
George Jackson Academy
09.2022 - Current
Social Work Intern
George Jackson Academy
09.2021 - 05.2022
Tutor-Fair Futures
New York Foundling
01.2020 - 06.2022
Youth Teacher
Crystal Church
11.2016 - 09.2019