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Tamara J. Feldman

West Hempstead

Summary

Highly skilled professional with a strong background in supporting at-risk youth through mentorship and guidance. Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships, develop impactful programs, and adapt to changing needs. Proficient in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and empathetic communication. Dedicated team collaborator focused on achieving meaningful outcomes for youth development, poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Counselor /Mentor Volunteer

Project Extreme
06.2022 - Current
  • Counselor to campers with emotional challenges
  • Year round mentor for campers
  • Provided a safe and healthy environment for the struggling teens
  • Helped teens develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
  • Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.

ABA Therapist/ Para

Proud Moments ABA/ Encore ABA
09.2020 - Current
  • Working with children with ASD to provide support and assistance
  • Creating behavior intervention plans with BCBA, parents and teachers
  • Taking down data and information to review for students progress
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans tailored to each client''s needs.
  • Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.

Recruiter

Discovery ABA
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
  • Negotiated competitive salary packages with candidates, resulting in successful offers and acceptances.
  • Negotiated employment terms with candidates to mutual satisfaction, streamlining onboarding process.

Assistant Teacher

Yeshiva of South Shore
09.2021 - 02.2023
  • Provided assistance for teacher of the classroom
  • Cared for the students of the classroom
  • Prepared materials for the days learning
  • Helped to keep the students engaged and prepared in class

Academic Assistant and Counselor

Camp HASC
06.2019 - 08.2022
  • Full time caregiver and counselor to children with special needs
  • Differentiate activities and goals to meet students needs
  • Worked in close collaboration with support staff and behavior team
  • Helped maintain a positive experience
  • Kept parents updated on progress and well being of camper

Counselor/ Mentor

Ohel End of Summer Camp
08.2017 - 08.2020
  • Monitored campers of all ages with mental delays
  • Developed individual treatment plans for campers
  • Communicated with parents about progress of the child

Counselor/ Mentor

Friendship Circle Volunteer Program
09.2015 - 06.2017
  • Coached families with sick child or child with mental delays
  • Validated the siblings and parents of the child
  • Administered activities for families

Education

Regents Diploma -

West Hempstead High School
West Hempstead, NY
06.2019

BA - Psychology

Mount Saint Vincent
07-2023

Skills

  • Skilled in intake interviewing
  • Counseling
  • HIPAA
  • Mental health support
  • Crisis intervention techniques

Timeline

Recruiter

Discovery ABA
01.2023 - 04.2023

Counselor /Mentor Volunteer

Project Extreme
06.2022 - Current

Assistant Teacher

Yeshiva of South Shore
09.2021 - 02.2023

ABA Therapist/ Para

Proud Moments ABA/ Encore ABA
09.2020 - Current

Academic Assistant and Counselor

Camp HASC
06.2019 - 08.2022

Counselor/ Mentor

Ohel End of Summer Camp
08.2017 - 08.2020

Counselor/ Mentor

Friendship Circle Volunteer Program
09.2015 - 06.2017

Regents Diploma -

West Hempstead High School

BA - Psychology

Mount Saint Vincent
Tamara J. Feldman