CLEA DOBRISH
Maplewood
Summary
Process-oriented professional with internship experience in dynamic environments. Proven ability to contribute to team success and adapt to changing project needs. Focused on achieving goals through collaboration and critical thinking with a hollistic approach.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Internship Student
Columbia High School
Maplewood, NJ
10.2025 - Current
- Gained practical experience in various aspects of the field, applying academic knowledge to real-world situations.
- Assisted in crisis intervention strategies, promoting emotional well-being among students.
- Maintained accurate records of student interactions and progress within counseling software systems.
- Served as a liaison between school administration, teachers, parents, and community resources in addressing multifaceted student needs effectively.
Internship Student
Summit Speech School
New Providence, NJ
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted in implementing early intervention plans for students with speech and language challenges.
- Supported classroom activities by preparing materials and organizing resources for instructional use.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement therapeutic strategies during group sessions.
- Observed and documented student progress to inform ongoing support and adjustments in therapy.
Lead Facilitator
Eckerd College
FL
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Leadership & Self-Discovery Practicum — Eckerd College, FL
- Was a team leader for a group of 7 facilitators to guide them through the program. Worked closely with the director as a liaison between the students and director
- Monitored behavior in individual and group sessions and intervened when necessary
- Gave direction and motivated the team by providing effective communication and coordinating weekly meetings
- Maintained focused, inclusive, and supportive learning environments
- Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions, and results
- Kept up to 40 students safe in the classroom and outside environments
Education
Master of Social Work - Children, Youth, and Families
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Sociology and Women & Gender Studies
Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, FL05.2024
Skills
- Proficient in Google Software (Docs, Drives, Slides)
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinker
- Public speaking
- Client relationships
- Creative and resourceful
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Museum of Motherhood, Internship Opportunity, St. Petersburg, FL, 2023-02, 2023-05, Social Media Coordinator, Assistance with grant-writing, Creative project with the EC Feminist club to establish a connection with students
- Manestream, Volunteer Camp Buddy, Oldwick, NJ, 2018-04, 2019-01, Volunteer and camp buddy for adaptive riding lessons, Responsible for grooming and tacking horses, lead and side walker during riding sessions, Ran crafts and other activities like musical chairs to keep campers active and engaged, Oversaw safe and secure pick-up and drop-off daily
Timeline
Internship Student
Columbia High School
10.2025 - Current
Internship Student
Summit Speech School
09.2024 - 04.2025
Lead Facilitator
Eckerd College
10.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Sociology and Women & Gender Studies
Eckerd College
Master of Social Work - Children, Youth, and Families
Montclair State University