Collaborated with other researchers to build studies concerning human behavior and technology, including preference for artificial intelligence (AI) or human conditions when receiving medical advice, social media behavior, and phone use.
Designed questions based on primary and secondary research, and built surveys using Qualtrics.
Organized and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software packages such as SPSS.
Middle School Teacher
Manhattan Youth After-School Program
New York, NY
11.2022 - 03.2024
Created weekly lesson plans and delivered instruction in Intro to Psychology, Painting, Sketchbook, and Newspaper.
Worked with paraprofessionals to monitor progress of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Facilitated conflict resolution, promoted de-escalation strategies, and implemented behavioral modification to enhance student outcomes.
Attended weekly meetings to update curriculum and discuss student progress.
Therapeutic Residential Counselor
Camp Wediko
Windsor, NH
06.2021 - 08.2021
Counseled and supervised six youth, 11-13, with emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges in a short-term residential treatment setting.
Accumulated 700 supervised clinical hours in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) implementation.
Implemented tools such as bi-directional feedback checklists to supplement children's growth.
Participated in daily group therapy sessions.
Attended weekly supervision to analyze behavioral data, track camper progress, and set treatment goals.
Teacher's Assistant
Arbor School
Houston, TX
08.2016 - 05.2018
Worked closely with a class of five students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Implemented behavioral intervention plans to reinforce positive behaviors and reduce negative behaviors through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Intervened to assist with conflict resolution and de-escalation when appropriate.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
Pepperdine University
Online
03.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
05.2022
Skills
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certified
First Aid/CPR certified
Mental health
Teaching
Conflict de-escalation and resolution
Therapeutic intervention
Behavioral modification
Fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Arabic
Volunteer Work
Foster Home Counselor at SOS Children's Village in Bhannes, Lebanon (06/2021-08/2021)
Collaborated with social workers to support children, 6-15, in a group foster home setting.
Established behavioral modification goals & assessed progress toward goals.
Affiliations
Member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology