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Intern at Promoting Specialized Care & Health

Location:
Syosset, NY
Posted:
September 07, 2014

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Resume:

Alison Diaz-Perez

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Laurel Hollow, NY 11791

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Education:

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Philosophy

GPA: 3.3 overall, 3.4 in major

Course Highlights: Interpersonal skills and relationships, knowledge of

human behavior, ability to understand and work with the human mind

Achievements: Dean's List (GPA of 3.5 above at end of semester)

Commitments: Dance Ensemble, Psychology Club

Dance Ensemble: Member since freshman year. Practiced twice a week for two

hours each; performed in an end of the year showcase.

Psychology Club: Club met every Friday with a Fairfield University

professor to discuss topics and trends associated with Psychology.

Saint Anthony's High School

South Huntington, New York

Achievements: National Honor Society, Duns Scotus Award

National Honor Society: Must maintain an average of 89.5 or above and

dedicate five hours of community service each month of the year

Duns Scotus Award: Received all four years. Recipients must have a minimum

GPA of 89.5 or above at the end of each year

Commitments: Dance Team, Varsity Kickline

Work Experience:

Promoting Specialized Care and Health (PSCH)

Great Neck, NY

June 2014-present

Observe/co-lead different mental health counselors' group therapy sessions

Presently leading my own group therapy session twice a week, which focuses

on letting clients express themselves through artwork

Work to develop and strengthen skills and behaviors clients need to live

productive and independent lives

Assist the administrative staff daily with attendance records, patient

invoices, creating monthly schedules, and file maintenance

Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza

Woodbury, NY

May-August 2012, May-August 2013

Employed as part of the hostess/takeout team in a fast paced, popular

restaurant

Learned how to manage time more effectively

Worked with and communicated with a number of different clients

Worked cohesively with others to keep the restaurant running smoothly

Volunteer/Other Experience:

Head Start Program

Bridgeport, CT

2011-2012

Worked with young children to help develop their cognitive, social, and

emotional skills

Assisted the teacher in lessons such as reading, writing, and math

Hunger Cleanup

Bridgeport, CT

April, 2013

Planted a garden/other beautification projects for a group home facility

Dancing with Disabilities

Trumbull, CT

November-December, 2013

Worked with physically and mentally disabled patients at St. Vincent's

Special Needs Services to engage them in furthering their movement and

interacting with others in the form of dance



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