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Emily Payamps

Woodhaven

Summary

I am deeply passionate about supporting youth in their mental health journeys, helping them build confidence, resilience, and pathways to success. With experience guiding students from underserved urban communities, I bring innovative, strengths-based approaches to educational and vocational planning. My commitment to equity, advocacy, and creative problem-solving drives me to empower individuals to overcome barriers and thrive in both their personal and professional lives.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Immigrant Ambassador

Department Of Education
New York
08.2025 - Current
  • Advocated for immigrant and first-generation students by connecting them with educational, vocational, and community resources.
  • Facilitated peer mentorship and workshops to promote belonging, resilience, and cross-cultural understanding.
  • Collaborated with staff and community partners to address systemic barriers impacting immigrant students' academic and personal success.
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions to support mental health needs.

Post Secondary Success Coach

Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Y
Brooklyn
08.2024 - 08.2026
  • Guided students through educational and vocational planning, supporting matriculation, retention, and long-term goal achievement with individualized strategies and resource referrals.
  • Facilitated workshops and group sessions on resilience, stress management, and self-advocacy to promote well-being, persistence, and career readiness.
  • Tracked and analyzed student progress data to identify barriers, measure outcomes, and inform tailored academic and vocational success strategies, in collaboration with faculty and campus partners.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Hunter College
New York, NY
06-2026

Skills

  • Counseling techniques
  • Data analysis
  • Educational planning
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Peer mentorship
  • Crisis response
  • Technical issue troubleshooting
  • Career development
  • Financial analysis
  • Stress management
  • Community outreach

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Mandated Reporter Training (2024)

Affiliations

  • Hunter College Campus Ambassador – Hunter College 2024
  • Volunteer – Elmhurst Community Partnership – Queens, NY 2024
  • CUNY Cultural Corps Intern – Brooklyn Ballet, 2024-2025

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List Fall 2024
  • Deans List Spring 2025

Timeline

Immigrant Ambassador

Department Of Education
08.2025 - Current

Post Secondary Success Coach

Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Y
08.2024 - 08.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Hunter College

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