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Education
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Certification
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Awards & Honors
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Janette Levin

New York,NY

Summary

Dedicated to collaborating with clients and patients to foster access to community resources, treatment and therapy programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Work Intern

Lower East Side Family Union
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided emotional support and advocacy for predominantly Spanish-speaking clients recently diagnosed with HIV, utilizing culturally sensitive tools to address severe distress and facilitate coping strategies.
  • Maintained detailed case notes, documenting progress towards goals and critical incidents for accurate reporting.

Afterschool Coach

Girls On The Run International
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Met twice a week after-school with groups of 10-15 female students (ages 8-10)
  • Taught SEL skills focused on developing healthy habits through running exercises, conflict resolution role play, and community building with peers and adults.

Truesdell Elementary Third Grade ELL Teacher

District Of Columbia Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Provided individualized support and scaffolded lesson plans for students undergoing cancer treatment, ensuring their emotional well-being and academic success during a challenging time.
  • Provided individualized support and scaffolded lesson plans for students undergoing cancer treatment, ensuring their emotional well-being and academic success during a challenging time.
  • Advocated for resources and accommodations to meet the diverse needs of students facing medical challenges and trauma-related experiences, ensuring equitable access to education and support services.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of student progress, interventions, and communication with families and healthcare providers, prioritizing confidentiality and professionalism.

Corps Member

Teach For America
03.2021 - 06.2023
  • Participated in professional development seminars and coaching clusters, strengthening pedagogical practices and promoting equity-driven education.
  • Engaged in affinity groups, exploring the impact of identities and relationships on educational outcomes.

Honors Thesis Candidate

BRITE Lab, Duke University
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Conducted rigorous research into stress mindsets within university settings, analyzing predictors and consequences to inform interventions.
  • Managed all aspects of the research project, including literature review, methodology development, and dissemination of findings.
  • Recruited and coordinated participation of over 1,100 university students, ensuring diverse representation and adherence to ethical guidelines.

Costanzo Teaching Fellow

Duke University
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Led two weekly discussion seminars (both in person and virtually) for 32 Psychology 101 undergraduate students and hosted weekly office hours.
  • Improved student comprehension by implementing creative teaching strategies and real-world examples related to topics including Research Methods, Human Development, Cognition etc..

Child Grief Counselor

Camp Kesem
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Facilitated engaging virtual camp activities to support children (ages 6-8) through and beyond their parents' cancer diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Cultivated an empowering community environment through group discussions related to grief, terminal illness and healthy coping strategies.


Vertical Integration Program Participant

Duke University
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Led data collection efforts for thesis project utilizing innovative platforms and survey techniques, ensuring data integrity and reliability.
  • Implemented budgetary controls to optimize resource allocation and maximize research impact while maintaining quality and safety standards.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of research methodologies and adapted protocols as needed to enhance data quality and reliability.

NGO Consultant

Duke Engage
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Designed and implemented sustainable healthcare solutions through collaboration with local entrepreneurs to provide eye exams and appropriate eyeglasses to local rural community members.
  • Produced comprehensive reports detailing program outcomes, budget management, and impact assessment, facilitating informed decision-making and resource allocation for philanthropic initiatives.

Child Empathy Development Lab Assistant

Duke University
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Investigated children's prosocial behavior and emotional awareness,
  • Utilized advanced data coding techniques to analyze video footage and manage research data, ensuring accuracy and reliability of findings.
  • Trained and supervised research assistants in data protocols, fostering a collaborative and efficient research environment.

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Special Needs Dance Teacher

JCC Manhattan
09.2015 - 05.2017
  • Facilitated therapeutic dance sessions aimed at improving mobility, coordination, and sensory integration for individuals with medical conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, and Down Syndrome.
  • Adapted dance instruction techniques to accommodate the unique abilities and challenges of patients, promoting inclusivity and accessibility.

Education

B.A. with Highest Distinction, Psychology -

Duke University Trinity School of Arts & Sciences
Durham, NC

Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice Program - Health, Mental Health, & Disabilities Track

Columbia School of Social Work
New York City, NY
05.2025

Alternative Teaching Certification Program -

Johns Hopkins University School of Education
Baltimore, MD
06.2021

Skills

  • Qualtrics setup and programming (advanced)
  • Jamovi programming (basic)
  • Amazon Mechanical Turk (basic)
  • Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count text analysis program (basic)

Accomplishments

  • Winfred Quinton Holten Prize for Educational Research with Top Honors
  • Charles Lafitte Grant Award Recipient
  • Undergraduate Research Support (URS) Grant Recipient
  • Vertical Integration Program (VIP) Summer Fellow

Certification

  • Flamboyant Building + Sustaining Relationships Training Certificate - August 2022
  • Kognito At-Risk for Elementary School Educators Training Certificate - August 2022
  • Kognito Coping with Loss Training Certificate - August 2022

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
French
Limited Working

Awards & Honors

  • Winfred Quinton Holten Prize for Educational Research with Top Honors - May 2021
  • Charles Lafitte Grant Award Recipient - September 2020
  • Undergraduate Research Support (URS) Grant Recipient - June 2020
  • Vertical Integration Program (VIP) Summer Fellow - May 2020

Timeline

Social Work Intern

Lower East Side Family Union
09.2023 - Current

Afterschool Coach

Girls On The Run International
09.2021 - 06.2023

Truesdell Elementary Third Grade ELL Teacher

District Of Columbia Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023

Corps Member

Teach For America
03.2021 - 06.2023

Costanzo Teaching Fellow

Duke University
08.2020 - 05.2021

Honors Thesis Candidate

BRITE Lab, Duke University
05.2020 - 05.2021

Child Grief Counselor

Camp Kesem
05.2020 - 08.2020

Vertical Integration Program Participant

Duke University
05.2020 - 08.2020

NGO Consultant

Duke Engage
06.2019 - 08.2019

Child Empathy Development Lab Assistant

Duke University
05.2018 - 05.2019

Special Needs Dance Teacher

JCC Manhattan
09.2015 - 05.2017

B.A. with Highest Distinction, Psychology -

Duke University Trinity School of Arts & Sciences

Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice Program - Health, Mental Health, & Disabilities Track

Columbia School of Social Work

Alternative Teaching Certification Program -

Johns Hopkins University School of Education
  • Flamboyant Building + Sustaining Relationships Training Certificate - August 2022
  • Kognito At-Risk for Elementary School Educators Training Certificate - August 2022
  • Kognito Coping with Loss Training Certificate - August 2022
Janette Levin