Ervina Kajno
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EDUCATION
William James College, Newton, MA Beginning August 2018
Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology (PsyD)
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL
Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology GPA: 3.6
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY May 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology GPA: 3.5
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Career Services Office (TCSPP), Chicago, IL September 2016 – June 2017
Graduate Assistant
Facilitate the interaction of employers with students and the Career Services Center alike
Coordinate several administrative duties that involve posting several positions on the job board, answering phone calls, returning voicemails, and picking up mail correspondence
Assist in the professional development of graduate students by providing them guidance through email advising as well as scheduling appointments for advisement
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY September 2015 – June 2016
Data Entry Assistant
Worked as a data entry assistant in the Sex Offender Research Lab
Input coding and interpreted the data that was gathered in the Sex Offender surveys
Recorded all subject information in a confidential database used for assessing level of involvement in the scientific activity
John Jay Center for Career and Professional Development, New York, NY February 2015 – May 2015
Work Study
Greeted students, faculty, staff, and visitors; answered general questions, concerns and requests
Performed administrative duties such as answering incoming calls and faxing imperative documents
Supported the office with special projects such as the Job & Internship Fairs, Information Sessions and Tabling Events
Bellevue NYU Hospital, New York, NY May 2006 –September 2011
Interpreter
Translated in Albanian and Spanish for individuals and families subjected to torture and war trauma to re-build health
Worked with physiologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and facilitated their communication with the patients
Handled confidential documents/sensitive information and learned to maintain appropriate boundaries through therapy sessions
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Office of Council Member Helen Rosenthal City Hall, New York, NY February 2015 – May 2015
Legislative Intern
Conducted policy research and assisted with the writing and proposing of potential legislation
Assisted in managing the Legislative Office and briefed the Councilmember on existing or proposed legislation
Staffed the Councilwoman at meetings
Social Service Board-New York Society for Ethical Culture, New York, NY February 2014 – February 2015
Televisiting Intern
Supported SSB programing such as Supportive Televisiting Services for Children with Incarcerated Parents
Developed outcomes measures for program evaluation and development
Coordinated activities that involved reading, music, and art for children and parents to engage before, during, and after televisits
Translated documents and surveys completed by the Spanish-speaking incarcerated individuals and their families
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE
John Jay College Office of Community Outreach New York, NY August 2014 – May 2015
Signature Event Coordinator
Networked with important members in the John Jay community in order to promote events and raise social awareness
Planned and implemented my own Self Defense Event in order to instill a sense of empowerment within the John Jay Community
Assisted my fellow council members in planning, staffing and promoting events that were focused on raising awareness about social issues in the community
PROFESSIONAL AFFILATIONS
John Jay College of Community Outreach, Signature Event Coordinator, 2014-2015
New York State Psychological Association, Forensic Psychology Division, 2015
Women in Corporate America (WICA), Member, 2011-2012
Edward R. Murrow High School Dean’s Office, Peer Mediator, 2007-2011
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Albanian and Spanish: Speaking, Reading, and Writing