Marla A. Siegel
Apt. *-L
New York, NY 10019
*********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Columbia University
MSW, May 2000
University of Pennsylvania
M.S.Ed, August 1997
University of Rochester
BA in Psychology, cume laude, June 1996
EXPERIENCE
Editor
Independent practice
New York, New York
2008-Present
Write, revise and edit various research papers, business memos, speeches, toasts, creative writing pieces and miscellaneous assignments. Able to research and proofread quickly and efficiently.
Edited and proofread Entertainment Law, Fourth Edition, published by the New York State Bar Association and nationally distributed. The book is comprised of 10 separate chapters authored by preeminent attorneys who are recognized as experts in their respective fields.
Learning Specialist
EBL Coaching/Independent practice
New York, New York
September 2007-2020
Provide individual academic instruction to students of all ages using proven multi-sensory techniques. Able to work effectively with students of diverse skills and needs. Build core skills which lead to better learning and greater academic success. Advise and assist with organization and time management.
Clinician
Lindamood Bell Learning Processes
June 2007-August 2007
Developed and enhanced reading and communication skills in diverse populations of youth and adults.
Academic Counselor
Monroe College
February 2005-January 2007
Provided academic and personal counseling to the student body; led trainings and orientations; conflict resolution; composed and edited the majority of inter-office communication; facilitated referrals to various community agencies and services.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City
November 2001-January 2005
Program Manager of Assessment and Evaluation
Supervised eight part-time staff members; assisted in the researching and writing of departmental grants; implemented assessment and screening procedures designed to evaluate prospective mentors and families; determined whether prospective clients and volunteers met national acceptance criteria; conducted monthly staff meetings; updated the agency’s database on a daily basis to reflect ass transactions.
Social Worker with Core Mentoring Program
Managed a 60+ caseload; conducted comprehensive assessments of children, family and volunteers; created a minimum of four new mentoring matches per month; facilitated psycho-educational groups for parents; led monthly parent orientations; provided interventions and referrals.
Therapist
Human Service Centers
Queens, NY
May 2000-October 2001
Primary therapist working with youth and their families. Conducted individual counseling sessions with adolescents and adults; facilitated daily therapeutic groups with adolescents; comprehensive intake and assessment; interfaced with Managed Care companies
Assessment and Evaluation Coordinator
New York Presbyterian Hospital/Cornell Medical Center
March 1998-December 1999
Worked in the Evaluation Center of major psychiatric hospital. Conducted clinical intake; screened potential clients for admission; provided information about various programs and services; facilitated referrals.
References are available upon request