Jennifer Palese
26 Buhl lane East Northport,
NY 11731 631 368 1895
Professional Objective
To obtain entrance into a School Counseling Program
Education
State University of New York at Geneseo
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Conferred May 2002
Minor: Organizational/Occupational Behavior
Minor: Conflict Studies: Applied Conflict Managmenent
Deans List: Fall 1998; Fall 2000; Spring 2001; Fall 2001
Overal GPA: 3.38
Education and Counseling Related Experience
Private Tutor
Private Tutor, Elementary Education (Self-Employed), Summer 2003- Current
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Mentor, Counsel, and Encourage students to succeed, acheive their academic goals and reach
their fullest potential
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Offer guidance to the student to help them attain their goals
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Responsible for tutoring Elementary School Students in all subjects of the Elementary
Curriculum
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Effectively communicate subject material to clients
- Subjects include English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading and Writing
Insurance Counselor
Insurance Counselor, Geico Direct, Fall 2002-Summer 2003
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Insurance Counselor, responsible for assessing client's individual insurance requirements
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Guided and assisted clients through the insurance process
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Formulated customized insurance policies to meet client's individual needs
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Heavy interpersonal communication with the public
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Received numerous letters of praise from clientele who were impressed with my ability
to accurately assess their insurance needs, while exhibiting a professional, accommodating and affable demeanor.
College Tutor
Access Opportunity Tutor, S.U.N.Y. College at Geneseo, Spring 2002
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Responsible for tutoring ESL and Special Needs Students in specific college courses
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Encouraged and motivated students to reach their academic goals
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Counseled and assisted students in fulfilling their "core" requirements by reccommending
courses that would satifsy "core" curriculum
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Obtained a letter of recommendation from the Assistant Director of the Access Opportunity
Program
Teaching Assistant/Intern
Teaching Assistant, Geneseo Psychology Department, Fall 2000
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Assisted distinguished professor in teaching an Industrial/Organizational Psychology class
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Interacted with and formed positive relationships with both students and faculty
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Independently conducted lectures, held review sessions, composed exams and graded exams
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Held "office hours" where students could seek help and support to enhance their comprehension
of subject material
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Obtained a letter of recommendation from my Professor attesting to my academic ability
and personal character
Work Experience
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Private Tutor Self-Employed Commack,
NY Fall 2003-current
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Insurance Counselor Geico Direct Woodbury, NY Fall 02' -Sum
03'
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AOP Tutor Geneseo College
Geneseo, NY Spring 2002
(Courses: Statistics; Social Problems and Public Policy)
Computer Skills
Activities
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Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
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Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society
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National Order of Omega Honor Society
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Alpha Omega Pi Service Organization
References Available Upon Request
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