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 Sarah Elgohary

New Hyde Park, NY 11040

sarahelgohary87@gmail.com

+1 516 974 1661

To obtain a position as a case manager/counselor in an organization that offers clinical services to people who need support and help them be better self-advocates. I have experience with data analysis, case management, and performing intake assessments. I have also completed the required child abuse reporter and sexual harrassment trainings for mental health professionals.As an undergraduate, I interviewed 50 participants to collect data for a research paper. I am a detail-oriented individual with a passion for advocacy for underrepresented groups., both individually and within a larger organization. Currently, I write a blog advocating for people who don't have a voice in society such as refugees and individuals with disabilities by educating and informing my audience on many important issues such as educational inequality, gender roles, media, representation, Syrian refugees

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Objective

To obtain the role of a case manager/counselor with an organization that offers clinical services to people who need support while helping them be better self-advocates. I have experience with data analysis, case management, and performing intake assessments. I am fluent in Arabic and Conversational Spanish. I am  Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel. I  have many characteristics that would make me an asset to any company such as my  excellent communications skills, creativity, positivity and problem solving. Detail Oriented, Team Player, Public Speaking, Motivated, and PowerPoint, SPSS. I,In addition, I have also completed the required child abuse reporter and sexual harrassment trainings for mental health professionals. Also as an undergraduate, I interviewed 50 participants to collect data for a research paper. I am a meticulous individual with a passion for advocacy for underrepresented groups; whether individually and within a larger organization. Currently, I write a blog advocating for people who don't have a voice in society such as refugees and individuals with disabilities by educating and informing my audience on many important issues such as: education, inequality, gender bias, media, representation, and Syrian refugees islamophobia.

 

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Work Experience

Intern

The Life Development Center

April 2021 to Present

Work with highschool students on resumes

Organize fun holiday activities and attend weekly meetings

Help students with college applications

Send email and memos.

Advocate for students education

Volunteer

Hillside Islamic Center

June 2017 to May 2018

Made syllabi and lesson plans for children age 9-12 on various topics in Islamic Studies.

Prepared exams for children age 9-12 for Islamic studies on various topics in Islamic Studies.

Developed monthly lesson plans and facilitated open discussions about religious topic

Intern

Henry Viscardi Center

June 2016 to August 2017

Completed academic evaluations to help place students on appropriate paths based on their skills and overall assessment scores.

Participated in the process of helping students decide whether or not they need to find appropriate jobs, vocational training, continued education, or have supportive care and employment.

Worked with a case worker and met with students to discuss services and employment options.

Made lesson plans for students who were not organized at work to assist them with becoming more productive employees.

Gave students constructive criticism during mock interviews by highlighting their strengths and illustrating their areas of improvement in a positive light.

Helped students apply for jobs, edit resumes and cover letters, and improve interview skills.

Campus Security Guard

Hofstra University

September 2016 to May 2017

Maintained a log of each student entering and leaving the dorm.

Organized student ID cards took and gave students their IDs.

Performed administrative duties such as answering phone calls.

Provided students with advice and guidance.

Gave people directions to other buildings.

Attended training sessions.

Facilitator

Nassau Day Training

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Taught individuals how to fill out forms and identify reasonable accommodations in the workplace.

Lead workshops on interviewing skills

Completed intakes for new clients by interviewing them and asking questions about their daily lives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology

Hofstra University

May 2017

update "psychology and human service" to "Psychology And Human Services"

Associate Degree in Psychology and Human Service

Nassau Community College

May 2014

Skills

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Mental Health Counseling

Individual / Group Counseling

Group Therapy

Special Education

Crisis Intervention

Human Resources

Addiction Counseling

Data Analysis

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Fluent in Arabic and English ; Conversational Spanish

Data Collection

Blogging

Case Management

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Experience Working With Students

Social Work

Teaching

Intake Experience

Research

English

Bilingual

Microsoft Excel

Interviewing

Tutoring

Presentation Skills

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