Peer Support and Counseling - Mental Health Promotion Office
New York University Abu Dhabi
Total years of experience :2 years, 4 Months
•Creating and leading workshops on bystander intervention, self-care practices, mindful eating, sleep hygiene, and procrastination.
•Completing a minimum of 2 hours per week of peer counseling.
•Researching for and launching passive programming campaigns on ruminative thinking, anxiety, balanced eating, and body image.
•Prepared materials for workshops on mindfulness, self-esteem, and stress management.
•Conducted research and prepared reports on topics relating to parenting and childhood.
•Researched psychotherapy and counseling methods as required by counseling staff.
•Evaluated and interviewed candidates who could potentially join the internship program.
•Attended weekly clinic meetings to observe the functioning of a private clinic
•Assisted in writing assessment reports using the Behavior Assessment Scale for children and the Brown Attention Deficit Disorder Scales
•Generated leads and closed deals over the phone in UAE and OMAN
•Responded to client concerns and maintained client relationships
•Crafted proposals and email campaigns for special offers and partnership deals
•Conducted research on the UAE education market with relation to TOEFL testing, detailing practical implications for the improvement of AMIDEAST’s testing and instruction services.
•Prepared key documents detailing AMIDEAST’s services for use in international education conferences.
•Planned and executed a two-week UAE cultural immersion trip for a group of 40 students from the University of Maryland.
•Provided one-on-one and group Math and Writing instruction for 30 students aged 10-16.
•Coordinated with a social worker to implement behavioral strategies for students and conduct lessons on leadership, team work, intercultural communication, and conflict resolution.
•Introduced, planned, and conducted a weekly creative writing course.
B.A. in Psychology Minored in Literature and Creative Writing Studied abroad in Shanghai, New York City, London, and Sydney.