Being surrounded by really caring people and helping residents feel more comfortable and accepted.
What I wish was different
The amount of time the hiring process took although worthwhile.
Advice
Be open to learning and seeing people as people. Patience and understanding goes a long way.
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Special Education Teaching Assistant
January - June 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Wonderful teaching staff that really engages with students.
What I wish was different
Spend more time in the internship p.
Advice
Always put your best foot forward and make lasting positive impressions.
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Communications Intern
August 2020 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I like the flexibility and the ability to pitch my own articles.
What I wish was different
I wish it was a bit more interactive because when it's remote timekeeping can be difficult.
Advice
People with disabilities are people. Treat them as such when interviewing them.
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Software Developer Intern
June - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Real life projects. Salesforce database training.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Be ready to learn
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Direct Support Professional
June 2021 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Employees received many trainings to help the people we supported. Interacting with everyone and learning their habits was a learning experience in which I liked.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Assistant Behavioral Interventionist
December 2018 • Centereach, NY
What I liked
The individuals I worked with and the great stafff
What I wish was different
My evening work schedule
Advice
Very flexible job if someone knows how to communicate with their managers
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Volunteer
June - July 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I gained valuable experience related to my future career in speech pathology.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to focus on a few students for a longer period of time, rather than switch between all of them everyday.
Advice
Take on any opportunity that is presented to you because there is nothing that you can lose, you can only gain from it.
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Job coach
June 2018 - August 2019 • New City, NY
What I liked
I liked that it was something that had to do with my major.
What I wish was different
Nothing! I loved it.
Advice
Communication is key. Communicate with the students, on site supervisors, and your supervisor.
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DSP
January - May 2018 • Old Bethpage, NY
What I liked
Loved working with the people and helping them with everyday activities.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Always be prepared
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Behavioral paraprofessional
July - August 2018 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I liked working with children who each had very different needs. I learned so much and was even inspired to take an autism course this semester.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
You have to have a strong character to work in this field
