WAJIHA MUSTAFA
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Psychologist with 2 years of experience assessing and treating patients experiencing various emotional, mental and behavioral disorders. Successful at accurate diagnoses and working closely with high-risk patients. Adept at consultations for new patients and maintaining relationships with existing ones. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counseling Psychologist Intern
SAW Counseling Center
09.2023 - Current
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Created, implemented and evaluated developmental outreach programs, presentations, workshops and other activities to facilitate patient growth.
- Listened to patients' concerns, instructed on stress-management techniques, adjustment strategies for life changes, how to live normal lives and ways to improve relationships.
Teacher
Pillars Preparatory Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Nurtured a safe and inviting classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Special Education Teacher
Midwood High School
09.2019 - Current
- Designed and Developed Curriculums
- Established Lessons used in classrooms
- Authored IEP's for special needs students
- Implementation of IEP's
- Administered Teaching English
- Led classrooms of students
- Executed Professional developments for peers.
Special Education Teacher
Cobble Hill High School of American Studies
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Designed and Developed Curriculums
- Established Lessons used in classrooms
- Authored IEP's for special needs students
- IEP implementation
- Administered Teaching English
- Led classrooms of students
- Executed Professional developments for peers.
Childcare worker
Little Wonders Daycare
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Supervised young children
- Provide early education for young children
- Administered necessary care for infant and young children alike.
Clinician
Lindamood - Bell Learning Services
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Implemented and recorded instruction plan
- Consolidated client's progress
- Accelerated clients ability to surpass their learning disabilities when learning to read and write
- Organized and maintained business appearance.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Counseling Psychology -
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL03.2025
Master of Science - Education
Pace University
New York, NY05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Pace University
New York, NY05.2018
Skills
- Microsoft word
- Excel
- Power Point
- Google suite
- Charismatic
- People orientated
- Quick
- Lesson planning
- Course design
- Content adaptation
- Teacher training
- Workshop leadership
- Curriculum development
Certification
- Special Education 7-12 Generalist Teaching Certification
- Teaching Fellow Cohort 31
Personal Information
Gender: WM
Languages
Arabic
Professional Working
Timeline
Counseling Psychologist Intern
SAW Counseling Center
09.2023 - Current
Teacher
Pillars Preparatory Academy
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Midwood High School
09.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Cobble Hill High School of American Studies
09.2018 - 07.2019
Childcare worker
Little Wonders Daycare
02.2018 - 06.2018
Clinician
Lindamood - Bell Learning Services
01.2017 - 02.2018
Master of Science (M.S.) - Counseling Psychology -
Northwestern University
Master of Science - Education
Pace University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Pace University
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