Merry Alijoski
Bronx,NY
Summary
Marriage & Family Therapist with Management and Teaching Experience
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern to Associate to Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Talking Works
10.2022 - Current
- Provide 45 minute therapy to individuals, couples, teens, and children
- Use of various theories such as CBT, psychodynamic, mindfulness dbt therapy, narrative therapy, and solution focused therapy
- Record of successful treatments
Associate MFT to Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Greenberg Psychological Services
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided individual, couples, and family therapy to clients dealing with a wide range of mental health issues
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop personalized treatment plans
- Fostered a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors
Summer 6th Grade Teacher
Catapult Learning
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Review lesson plans and incorporate my own style of engaging with students!
- Teach Literacy, Reading, and Steam!
- Write progress reports
- Spend extra time with students that need more support
Business Coach
She Serves
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Coach clients in the membership portal on fb live on the business content released from the creator of Sheserves
- Sheserves empowers people to create business that are soul-led!
District 9 Manager
New York City Department of Education
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as federal/state regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices at each location within the district.
- Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
- Payroll, buying, paying invoices, budgeting, hiring, use disciplinary action when necessary, trainings for staff, follow union rules and guidelines etc.
Shift Supervisor - Amsterdam Nursing Home & Methodist Nursing Home
COMPASS GROUP USA
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Supervise 30+ unionized workers in a 500 resident five star resident building
- Navigate resident complaints with empathy, easy, and prompt correction/alternates
- Increase workflow by over 70% through leadership approaches
- Gerimenu app/Sigma software
Clinical Dietetic Technician
New York Presbyterian Hospital
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Prepare and serve food with a smile for high-end patients (Princesses, Kings, Sheiks)
- Counsel patients on their therapeutic diets and lifestyle modifications
Companion/Caregiver
Compass Care LLC
11.2015 - 07.2017
- Help clients obtain positive progress in their well-being through consistent care and attention by over 50%
- Feeding, dressing, shower, in-hospital care, in-home care, and medication management
Private Tutor
self employed
09.2012 - 10.2016
- Private tutor K-12 grades in homes for math & english
- College essay reviews
- College readiness mentoring
Nanny
Marzotto Family
06.2013 - 10.2015
- Private nanny for Italian family afterschool & full time during summers in Italy
Education
Master's degree - Marriage & Family Therapy
Touro University Worldwide
03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
Purdue Global University
06.2021
Skills
- Child & family counseling
- Teaching
- Supervising and management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- MFT Limited Permit 2024
- LMFT 2025
Timeline
Associate MFT to Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Greenberg Psychological Services
01.2024 - 03.2025
Summer 6th Grade Teacher
Catapult Learning
07.2023 - 08.2023
Business Coach
She Serves
06.2023 - 07.2023
Intern to Associate to Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Talking Works
10.2022 - Current
Shift Supervisor - Amsterdam Nursing Home & Methodist Nursing Home
COMPASS GROUP USA
06.2019 - 12.2020
District 9 Manager
New York City Department of Education
01.2019 - 07.2022
Clinical Dietetic Technician
New York Presbyterian Hospital
07.2017 - 01.2019
Companion/Caregiver
Compass Care LLC
11.2015 - 07.2017
Nanny
Marzotto Family
06.2013 - 10.2015
Private Tutor
self employed
09.2012 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
Purdue Global University
Master's degree - Marriage & Family Therapy
Touro University Worldwide
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