COACHING STRENGTHS

Organization & Planning • Time Management • Goal Setting & Follow-Through • Academic Planning • Problem-Solving • Self-Advocacy • Communication Skills • Routine & Strategy Development

EDUCATION

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY — New York, NY

Master of Science, Social Work | Expected May 2028
Master of Science, Urban Planning | Expected May 2028

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS — Davis, CA

Bachelor of Science, Psychology | 2022

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT — New York, NY

Social Work Intern, Mental Health Department | September 2025 – May 2026

  • Provided individualized support to children and adolescents within school settings, helping students identify challenges, establish goals, and navigate academic and personal demands.

  • Conducted assessments and developed individualized service plans while managing a high-volume caseload and competing documentation requirements.

  • Collaborated with students, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to identify barriers, coordinate resources, and develop individualized strategies for ongoing support.

  • Supported students in navigating complex institutional systems, strengthening self-advocacy, and building skills that promote greater independence and long-term stability.

  • Facilitated communication and problem-solving among students, families, educators, and other stakeholders to address behavioral, interpersonal, and academic challenges.

CHILD & FAMILY SERVICE — Honolulu, HI

Youth Development Specialist | July 2022 – June 2025

  • Provided community-based counseling, prevention programming, and individualized support to adolescents and families across multiple Title I schools.

  • Managed a caseload of 36 youth, coordinating assessments, individualized support plans, documentation, and community referrals.

  • Helped adolescents identify personal and academic challenges, establish goals, and develop strategies to strengthen engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Facilitated group-based educational programming focused on youth engagement, communication, personal development, and community connectedness.

  • Supported youth in navigating complex interpersonal and institutional challenges with professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and strong conflict-management skills.

PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT — University of California, Davis

Peer Advisor | June 2021 – June 2022

  • Provided individualized academic advising and support to undergraduate students around academic planning, problem-solving, and institutional navigation.

  • Helped students identify barriers to academic progress and connect with appropriate campus and community resources.

  • Supported students in navigating academic, financial, and personal challenges while developing individualized strategies for success.

  • Developed communication materials and coordinated outreach serving diverse student populations and multiple academic departments.

UC DAVIS MIND Institute — Sacramento, CA

Social Skills Program Co-leader | March 2021 – May 2021

  • Co-facilitated weekly social skills lessons for six tweens with Autism Spectrum Disorder, creating a structured and supportive environment that promoted skill development, confidence, and active participation.

  • Monitored progress and established individualized goals for two group members, adapting strategies to support their unique strengths, needs, and developmental goals.

  • Engaged parents in regular progress debriefs, communicating observations and individualized strategies while building strong rapport and encouraging continued skill development at home.

  • Drafted clear, comprehensive weekly progress notes documenting individual growth, skill development, and milestones to support ongoing assessment and individualized intervention.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT — University of Hawai’i at Manoa

Research Assistant | July 2022 – June 2024

  • Conducted statistical analyses examining demographic and socioeconomic predictors of self-regulation among Native Hawaiian children.

  • Conducted literature reviews examining cultural dimensions of social anxiety, mental health, and psychological development.

  • Co-authored a published paper examining the psychometric properties and cross-cultural validity of a psychological assessment scale.

UC DAVIS MIND INSTITUTE — Sacramento, CA

Recruitment Coordinator‍ ‍| February 2021 – June 2022

  • Developed interview and participant-screening skills through research involving children, adolescents, and families.

  • Coordinated participant scheduling and communication among researchers, clinicians, and participant guardians.

  • Supported qualitative data collection and organization for research examining developmental and family experiences.