Sharika Ahmed
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
● Highly motivated School Counseling Graduate Student. Seeking
a counseling internship in a school setting. Adept at managing a complex student caseload and providing social and emotional support for struggling students. Have an understanding of diversity.
New York, NY
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LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/sharika-ahmed
EDUCATION
Hunter College, New York, NY
Candidate for Master of Education in School Counseling August 2022
- Present
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology August 2017 - May 2021 Minor: Social Work
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
School Counseling Intern — Explorations Academy High School, Bronx, NY
January 2023 - Present
● Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions on how to overcome personal, social, and behavioral issues
● Consult with parents on school related concerns
● Organize notes, filing, and other paperwork of all students Gift Shop Clerk (Seasonal) — Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY
May 2022 - Present
● Provide outstanding customer service, proactive make sales to meet and exceed budget
● Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks
Teacher Assistant — Rose Hill Manor Early Education Center, Highland, NY
September 2021 - April 2022
● Assist in classrooms, monitor, and reinforce planned activities to help enhance the academic, emotional, and physical development of students
● Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations
Archivist Assistant — Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY May 2018 - May 2021
● Responsible for the provision, care, and management of permanent collections of historical information that are intended to preserve the past and allow others to utilize it
● Data entry
● Answer the phone and direct calls
SKILLS
Adaptability and flexibility
Active listening skills
Problem-solving
Community and human services
Research and Analysis
Proficient in Microsoft Office,
Powerpoint, and Excel
Proficient in Adobe (Photoshop and
video editing)
LANGUAGES
English, Bengali
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR & First Aid Certified
Overdose Treatment (Narcan)
Counseling Intern — Lexington Center for Recovery, Poughkeepsie, NY
August 2019 - December 2019
● Performed supervised individual and group counseling for clients with substance addictions, crisis intervention, and consultation/outreach
● Learned to provide psychological assessments, intakes, and appropriate referrals
Commencement Usher — Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY May 2018 - May 2019
● Greeted guests, directed them to their seats, and helped with handicap seating
● Assist with the graduate lineup and processional
● Distribute programs and collect tickets