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Ishrat Khan

Woodhaven,NY

Summary

  • Trustworthy facilitator committed to following safety procedures to ensure child protection.
  • Compassionate mentor demonstrating appropriate behaviors and emotions as role model for children.
  • Seeking Adolescent Director position with organization that appreciates dedication and attention to detail.
  • Reliable Counselor lends skilled supervision, activity planning and organization to individual patient assessment and treatment.
  • Adeptly navigates stressful environments to deliver optimized outcomes.
  • Dedicated to balancing high degree of compassionate care with privacy and understanding.
  • Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments.
  • Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Counselor

Mercy First
Syosset, NY
09.2023 - Current
  • Actively sought out innovative approaches to working with challenging youth populations.
  • Provided individual, group, and family counseling services to youth.
  • Coordinated resources to support clients and help each achieve targets.
  • Counseled individual youth and small groups on presenting needs and concerns.
  • Planned guidance and counseling programs to meet identified priorities and program objectives.
  • Demonstrated appropriate behavior, listened carefully to others and showed respect for people to promote positive influence for youngsters.
  • Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.

Program Specialist

Girls Inc
Queens, NY
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Identified opportunities for improvements in existing processes or policies related to program operations.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness to develop improved methods.
  • Researched best practices used by other organizations in similar fields when developing new approaches to programming tasks.
  • Developed and delivered educational and informational presentations on program initiatives.
  • Helped individuals address disabilities and put together career plans.
  • Guided clients through transition to independent living within community.
  • Delegated tasks to staff and volunteers during daily activities and organized events.

Paraprofessional

Department Of Education
Queens And Brooklyn, NY
01.2014 - 06.2019
  • Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
  • Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
  • Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
  • Monitored computer usage and assisted students with hardware and software issues.
  • Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
  • Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
  • Collected money from students for school-related projects and field trips.
  • Monitored student attendance records and reported any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
  • Managed daily attendance and reported absences and tardies to [Job title] for parental notification.
  • Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
  • Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.

Group Leader

Sunnyside Community Services
Queens, NY
01.2013 - 06.2013
  • Provided a safe, nurturing environment for children during their stay at the facility.
  • Maintained safety and security of up to 12 children, reducing minor mishaps with stringent supervision and basic safety protocols.
  • Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
  • Attended to lunch periods to help children open food packages and monitor activities
  • Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Hunter College
Manhattan, NY
06-2020

Skills

  • Youth Guidance
  • Paperwork and Reporting
  • Youth Behavior Management
  • Youth Supervision
  • Skill Development
  • Promotional Planning

Timeline

Youth Counselor

Mercy First
09.2023 - Current

Program Specialist

Girls Inc
09.2022 - 08.2023

Paraprofessional

Department Of Education
01.2014 - 06.2019

Group Leader

Sunnyside Community Services
01.2013 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Arts - English

Hunter College

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