Andrea C. Bengtson-Robin
ad319s@r.postjobfree.com
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Stoneham, MA 02180
EDUCATION Boston University
Master of Science in Social Work-September 2004
Honor: Urban Practice Scholarship
The School for International Training
Master of Arts in Teaching - August 2001
Honors: Community Service Scholarship, SIT Grant
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Bachelor of Science in Social Work - August 1997
Honors: Andrew P. Smith Essay Award, Dean’s List
PROFESSIONAL Stay at Home Mom
PTO Secretary-Colonial Park School
Stoneham, Massachusetts (December 2015-Present)
Adjustment Counselor-Stoneham High School
Work with high school students on their mental health including academia, executive
functioning and extracurricular activities. Lead a boy’s social skills group. Developed a
“Girl Talk” group.
Stoneham, Massachusetts (August 2022-Present)
PT Boston University/Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation-College Counselor
Worked with college students to manage their academic/extra-curricular schedules Boston, Massachusetts (September 2017-2020)
Boston University/Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation-Clinical Coordinator
of Services, Active Minds Faculty Adviser/College Counselor and Adviser
Boston, Massachusetts (November 2006-December 2011)
Undergraduate and graduate intern field instructor
Active Minds BU Adviser raising mental health awareness on college
Campuses (Chapter of the Year Award 2009/2010)
Class placement according to student needs
Organized and maintained center’s database
Taught and worked with staff on classroom management strategies
Recruited students for the center by giving presentations
One-on-one counseling/advising with BU students and students from surrounding universities
Taught Abnormal Psychology to undergraduate students-Fall 2009
Santa Barbara City College-Visiting Lecturer
Barbara, CA (March 2008)
Taught a one-unit course (ADC 118) on Relationships in Recovery
Education/Employment Specialist-North Charles Inc.
Somerville, Massachusetts (January 2004-November 2006)
Taught job skills/education skills to adult participants associated with the
Department of Mental Health
Facilitated and developed employment/education workshops
Presenter at the 2006 APSE conference “Understanding Emotional Intelligence in The Workplace or In an Academic Setting”
Attended workshops on assessment, transition to work, guidance counseling, and job development
Presented on emotional intelligence at the 2006 MassPRA conference
Part-time Emotional Intelligence/Computer Instructor-Vinfen
Cambridge, Massachusetts (September 2004-November 2006)
Lead Instructor of grant-funded research project teaching
Computer/Emotional Intelligence (EQ) skills to adult participants
Part-time Assistant Administrator/Instructor-ASC English
Boston, Massachusetts (June 2004-January 2005)
Instructor
Curriculum Development
Program Planning and Development
Intern-Youth for Understanding
Cambridge, Massachusetts (September 2003-August 2004)
Facilitated school presentations for study abroad
Collaborated with students in fundraising guidelines
Worked with international students and American host families on cultural differences
ESL Summer Instructor-Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts (June 2003-August 2003)
Taught beginning English to students of other languages
international teaching assistants
ESL Teacher - Westgate Corporation
Gotemba, Japan (August 2001- May 2003)
Taught beginning to advanced English classes to children and adults
Mental Health Worker/Case Worker - Brattleboro Retreat
Brattleboro, Vermont (January 2000 - August 2001)
Led Assertiveness Training classes
Facilitator of daily activities for adolescents
Collaborated with other staff to assess patient needs
ESL Intern - School for International Training
Brattleboro, Vermont (February 2001 - April 2001)
Taught Advanced English
Life Skills Therapist - Center for Comprehensive Services
Carbondale, Illinois (August 1998 - December 2000)
Coordinated daily activities for participants re-entry into society
Networked with other staff members to determine ongoing participant needs
Substitute Teacher - Carbondale Community High School - Alternate Programs
Carbondale, IL (November 1997-December 2000)
Educator for alternate classes for students who had been incarcerated
ACTIVITIES Completed the 2008 Boston Marathon
Completed the 2007 Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Completed the 2007 Boston Marathon
BU Governance Committee
SIT Resident Assistant
SIT Student Association
SIT President’s Advisory Committee
SIT Diversity Accountability Committee