SELENA SNOW
Washington,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAD TODDLER TEACHER
Washington Hospital's Kindercare
Washington, PA
06.2025 - 05.2026
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to promote cognitive development and motor skills.
- Created a safe and nurturing environment, facilitating children’s social and emotional development through creative expression.
- Monitored and noted children's developmental milestones to support growth assessments.
- Encouraged positive behaviors and skills in children through engaging games, play, and structured activities.
CRISIS WORKER
Hopelink Behavioral Health
Oakton, VA
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Established rapport through acceptance, empathy, objectivity, and a non-judgmental, non-directive approach to support individuals in crisis.
- Responded to crisis contacts by employing active listening skills to ensure effective communication.
- Assessed safety risks and documented crisis contact interactions to provide accurate records for follow-up and review.
- Provided referrals to appropriate resources and engaged 9-1-1 for emergency resources.
- Maintained contact confidentiality adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
- Documented crisis interactions for supervisor review.
TUTOR MENTOR
University at Albany
Albany, NY
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided tutoring services to at-risk students facing financial and familial challenges, supporting their academic persistence.
- Interviewed prospective students for program enrollment, and assessed their needs and readiness for support.
- Enforced school policies to promote compliance among students and staff, fostering a structured learning environment.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
University at Albany
Albany, NY
08.2018 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with the School of Social Welfare and Educational Opportunity Program to develop strategies addressing educational disparities faced by individuals from the foster care system.
- Evaluated current research to guide future studies and shape actionable recommendations.
- Designed an interview guide for a focus group.
- Maintained records of research activities while collecting data through surveys and interviews to support ongoing projects.
Education
Bachelor's of Arts - Psychology
University At Albany
Albany05-2024
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Safety Planning
- Behavior Management
- Procedures Compliance
- Record keeping
- Active Listening
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Mentorship
Timeline
LEAD TODDLER TEACHER
Washington Hospital's Kindercare
06.2025 - 05.2026
CRISIS WORKER
Hopelink Behavioral Health
05.2024 - 12.2024
TUTOR MENTOR
University at Albany
09.2019 - 05.2020
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
University at Albany
08.2018 - 12.2023
Bachelor's of Arts - Psychology
University At Albany