Danielle Yaw
Poughkeepsie,NY
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Counselor
New Hope Manor, Inc
Poughkeepsie, NY
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Work toward established business goals. Increased weekly sales 15% in first week.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, scheduled and supervised staff in a positive atmosphere of over 25 employees
Learning Strategist
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted students with disabilities registered with the Accommodative Services office
- Time management, organizational help, study and test taking skills, advocating when necessary
Learning Strategist
State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Provided coaching, mentoring, advising and counseling to students in the Disabilities Resource Center
- Communicated with on campus resources and developed unique plans too meet each students academic and personal goals according to the American's with Disabilities Act and Section 504
Learning Disabilities Specialist
Marist College
Poughkeepsie NY
09.2013 - 10.2015
- Interviewed, counseled, mentored and coached students entering into the Learning Support Program diagnosed with a learning disability or ADHD
- Treatment planning, goal setting, time management, organizational strategies, communicating with other campus supports
Adjunct Instructor/ Academic Advisor/FOCUS Program
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
01.2011 - 10.2015
- Provided advising assistance to undeclared freshman as part of the FOCUS program
- Psychology 101, Psychology of Self-Development, Career Development and Freshman Forum; developed lectures, assessments; supported students needs
Academic Advisor
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Conducted academic advisement with incoming students and answered student inquiries related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Instructor for the Smart Start program
Server
Perkins Family Restaurant
Wappingers Falls, NY
06.2023 - 04.2024
Primary Counselor
New Hope Manor, Inc
Poughkeepsie, NY
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Enhanced client outcomes by implementing evidence-based counseling techniques
- Increased client engagement in group therapy sessions by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology-Special Education
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY01.2000
Skills
- Dynamic Communication Skills
- Psychological Testing
- Crisis Intervention
- School Counseling
- Treatment Plan Development
- Cognition Assessment
- Client Needs Assessment
- Behavioral Intervention
- Narcan trained
Certification
6/2023
New York State Certified CASAC t
1/2021
New York State Certified Peer Support Specialist
Timeline
Primary Counselor
New Hope Manor, Inc
04.2024 - 06.2024
Primary Counselor
New Hope Manor, Inc
04.2024 - 06.2024
Server
Perkins Family Restaurant
06.2023 - 04.2024
Learning Strategist
Dutchess Community College
10.2018 - 05.2019
Learning Strategist
State University of New York at New Paltz
02.2016 - 03.2018
Academic Advisor
Dutchess Community College
03.2014 - 08.2015
Learning Disabilities Specialist
Marist College
09.2013 - 10.2015
Adjunct Instructor/ Academic Advisor/FOCUS Program
Marist College
01.2011 - 10.2015
Master of Arts - Psychology
Marist College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology-Special Education
Marist College