Provided after-school care for two children, including transportation from school, assistance with homework, and escorting them to extracurricular activities.
Created a safe and nurturing environment for children to transition from school to home.
Concierge
Plank Katonah
07.2024 - Current
Managed front desk operations, including check-in procedures, customer service inquiries, membership and merchandise sales.
Provided exceptional customer service by answering questions, resolving issues, and assisting clients with class scheduling.
Substitute Teacher
Somers Central School District
03.2024 - Current
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Child Caregiver
Available Upon Request
01.2023 - 08.2024
Created a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that fosters children's physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring open and effective collaboration with parents.
Discharge Planning Assistant
Four Winds Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2023
Performs screening of patient medical records to identify relevant clinical information.
Collaborates with Social Workers to facilitate appropriate placement of patients to Extended Care Facilities based on data obtained via Social Worker, child/adolescent's medical record, PCIS, i.e., medical needs, reimbursement sources, family choices.
Identifies ECFs and coordinates the referral and transfer of patients in an efficient manner.
Develops strong working relationships with various community agencies to promote expedient transfers.
Mental Health Worker
Four Winds Hospital
09.2020 - 02.2021
Monitored the patient's mental state by keeping daily records of the adolescents' behavioral activity and be prepared to restrain aggressive or violent patients.
Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through standardized assessments.
Assisted interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide optimal patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Education
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Hartford, Private University
West Hartford, CT
05.2020
Professional Experience
Internship Student / John Jay Middle School, - 08/2024 - Current
Facilitated small group counseling sessions to foster positive peer relationships and open communication.
Revamped school website to enhance user experience and improve parent-school communication.
Participated in school-based meetings and events, including CSE, RTI, parent conferences, administrative and guidance meetings for grades 6-8, as well as student orientations.
Met weekly with students to discuss behavior plans, academic successes, and teacher concerns.
Utilized multiple school management systems, such as Schoology, Infinite Campus, Frontline Education, and AimswebPlus.
Practicum Student / John Jay Middle School, - 01/2024 - 05/2024
Created and delivered a presentation to 8th-grade students about
their future in high school, exploring potential interests, career
paths, and college opportunities.
Conducted weekly check-ins with students to discuss academics, home life, and any concerns.