Bar Ozery
Associate Marriage And Family Therapist
Studio City ,CA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee
Family Service Agency, Burbank
Burbank, CA
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Working under a licensed supervisor, provided mental health services to adolescents in a high school setting.
- Established rapport with clients.
- Conducted needs assessments to set therapeutic goals.
- Consulted with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
- Maintained progress notes.
- Attended weekly group supervision sessions to discuss challenges as well as triumphs related to cases.
- Participated in client advocacy work.
Preschool Teacher
Wilshire Boulevard Temple
Los Angeles, CA
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Working under a supervisor, taught children aged 2-4 using the Reggio Emilia approach.
- Promoted social-emotional and academic development in a play-based learning environment.
- Encouraged independence and confidence by maintaining unconditional positive regard in a safe and loving environment.
- Participated in weekly educational meetings which supported the teaching theory.
School Psychology Fieldwork Student
Joaquin Miller Elementary School
Burbank, CA
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Working under the supervision of a school psychologist, assessed students using the RIOT model.
- Wrote multidisciplinary reports.
- Provided counseling, (group and individual), to students.
- Consulted with teachers and parents.
- Participated in and observing IEP and SST meetings.
Teacher's Assistant
Sinai Akiba Academy
Westwood, CA
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with lead teacher in creating engaging activities that aided students in learning the Hebrew language.
- Conducted arts and crafts activities.
- Encouraged an appreciation for traditions and culture through learning and fun.
Volunteer
Atwater Park Center Education And Childcare
Atwater Village , CA
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Worked with a registered Occupational Therapist assisting with children with special needs in a preschool classroom.
- Built rapport and engaged with children through play.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Valley Beth Shalom
Encino, CA
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Collaborated with lead teacher in creating a safe and fun learning environment for the summer break.
- Supported children's social-emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and of the self.
- Lead sensory, music, and arts and crafts activities.
Kid's Gym Attendant
My Gym
Woodland Hills, CA
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Participated in the planning and execution of children's birthday parties.
- Kept a well organized and sanitary playing environment.
- Encouraged safety by enforcing gym rules.
Volunteer
The CSUN Helpline
Northridge, CA
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Certified helpline volunteer.
- Answered phone calls from individuals in need of being listened to or in a crisis.
Volunteer
Club Smile”
West Hills, CA
09.2008 - 06.2010
- Assisted in raising money for children with cleft palates.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology; Marriage And Family Therapy
Pepperdine University
Malibu, Ca06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, Ca05.2015
Skills
- CPR certified
- Experience in crisis management
- PC- MS-Word, Power Point, Excel
- Mac- Pages, Keynote
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
Founding mother of the Jewish sorority at California State University, Northridge, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi.
- Sister at Large (AKA the mediator/counselor)- helped sisters get through personal challenges and conflicts.
- Social Chair - planned events with other Greeks.
- Formal Chair - planned annual formals.
- Advertised sorority events/social media and flyers.
- Volunteer Experience- held annual fundraising event for Chai Lifeline: a non-profit organization for children diagnosed with Cancer.
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee
Family Service Agency, Burbank
07.2021 - 06.2022
Preschool Teacher
Wilshire Boulevard Temple
10.2018 - 06.2021
School Psychology Fieldwork Student
Joaquin Miller Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Teacher's Assistant
Sinai Akiba Academy
10.2015 - 06.2017
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Valley Beth Shalom
06.2015 - 08.2015
Volunteer
Atwater Park Center Education And Childcare
02.2015 - 02.2016
Kid's Gym Attendant
My Gym
10.2014 - 05.2015
Volunteer
The CSUN Helpline
09.2013 - 09.2014
Volunteer
Club Smile”
09.2008 - 06.2010
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology; Marriage And Family Therapy
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Northridge