Beth A. Levin
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shabbat Direct Support Staff
Makor Disability Services
New York, NY
08.2025 - Current
- Provide one-on-one care for individuals with developmental disabilities during Shabbat weekends
- Assist with personal hygiene routines, including showering and dressing
- Set up environments for comfort, accessibility, and Shabbat observance
- Offer emotional support, companionship, and supervision before, during, and after Shabbat
- Collaborate with residential staff to ensure continuity of care throughout the weekend
- Recreational programming while fostering dignity, independence, and community engagement.
- Support individuals managing complex mental health challenges including bipolar disorder, depression, self-harm tendencies, and dementia, ensuring compassionate care, safety, and stability.
Cashier
The Seforim Sale
New York, NY
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Ensured a smooth and quick checkout while giving the customer a good last impression of the sale for the largest student run event on campus
Beit Midrash Staff
Moshava Alevy
Running Springs, CA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Created shiurim to teach Torah to students every morning through fun and engaging activities
Bunk Counselor
Moshava Alevy
Running Springs, CA
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided emotional support and redirection for campers, resolving conflicts and maintaining a safe group environment for 9 year olds
Youth Group Leader
Hebrew Institute of Riverdale
New York, NY
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Was head youth group leader from September 2023 where I led youth activities and provided real-time support for children experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties
- Planned and facilitated age-appropriate educational and recreational activities to foster engagement and social connection
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Yeshiva University, Stern College for Women
05.2027
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YU Israel Program
06.2024
High School - undefined
Salanter Akiba Riverdale High School
06.2023
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Crisis de-escalation
- Peer counseling
- Research & compliance
- Empathy
- Interpersonal Communication
- Disability management
- Suicide Assessment
Certification
- New York State Notary, 2025-01-01
- Protecting Children: Identifying and Reporting Sexual Misconduct, United Educators, 2024-10-01
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, CITI Program, 2024-08-01
Research
- Bertha Kressel Research Scholarship, YU Children & Technology Lab, 2025-08-01, Present, Clinical Student Researcher, primary experimenter observing social categories in 4-8 year olds, Conducted independent research under faculty mentorship, developing skills in data analysis, literature review, and academic presentation, Managed operations of experiments including stakeholder communication and appointments
- Student Research Compliance Assistant, YU Children & Technology Lab, 2024-08-01, 2025-01-31, Reviewed data and experimental processes to ensure research validity, Managed operations of experiments including stakeholder communication and appointments
Awards Scholarships
YU Torah in Action Award, 2024-08-01, 2027-05-31
Club Involvement
- Staff Writer, The Breather, New York, NY, 2025-01-01, Present, Shared knowledge and experience with the rest of the student body with the aim of expanding their perspectives on different topics, so they can live a more conscious and mindful life., Wrote 2 articles per semester and ensured that the writing and editing process went smoothly and kept on schedule.
- Board Member, YU-Upgrade Board, New York, NY, 2024-12-01, Present, Helped run events, brainstorm ideas and brought in speakers to discuss topics that people may have a limited understanding of such as tzniut, shomer negiah, maladaptive coping mechanisms., Set aside time where students could do personal growth exercises that they may not otherwise set the time aside for in their busy schedules.
- Vice President, Minyan and Mocha, New York, NY, 2024-11-01, Present, Coordinated walking groups to wake up early for minyan and formed learning groups in Meaningful Minute to share insightful thoughts before starting the day.
Community Service
- Volunteer Crisis Counselor, Crisis Text Line, Remote, 2025-08-01, Present, Completed intensive training in trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, and active listening, Provide real-time, anonymous text-based support to individuals in crisis, including those experiencing anxiety, depression, or suicidal ideation, Utilize risk assessment protocols and de-escalation strategies to ensure texter safety and emotional stabilization, Collaborate with a national network of trained volunteers and professional supervisors to maintain ethical and effective crisis intervention
- Volunteer, Project START, New York, NY, 2024-11-01, Present, Assisted middle school teachers in science education and experiments, Provided emotional and social support for students seeking additional assistance
- Tutor, Ben-Adam, Zoom, 2024-11-01, Present, Taught English to an Israeli student every Sunday who fell behind in schoolwork due to the war and family troubles, whilst forming friendships
- Volunteer, Kedma, Jerusalem, Israel, 2023-09-01, 2024-06-30, Weekly visits with senior residents in living facility, Helped run activities and played instruments with dementia patients
Timeline
Shabbat Direct Support Staff
Makor Disability Services
08.2025 - Current
Cashier
The Seforim Sale
01.2025 - 03.2025
Beit Midrash Staff
Moshava Alevy
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bunk Counselor
Moshava Alevy
07.2022 - 08.2022
Youth Group Leader
Hebrew Institute of Riverdale
09.2019 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Yeshiva University, Stern College for Women
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YU Israel Program
High School - undefined
Salanter Akiba Riverdale High School
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