Kerrie (Vee) Martin, LMSW

Experience

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  Center for Academic Development Services

  Dec 2009 - Dec 2012

  Tutor & Academic Coach

  I tutored 150+ students in Psychology, Linguistics, Sociology, English, French, German, & Study Skills. Help in the aforementioned areas included recapitulation of concepts, test preparation, & practice in course-specific critical thinking. I also introduced techniques to reduce stress, & improve time management & note-taking skills. Lastly, I assisted students in solving emotional & interpersonal issues that impacted academic performance & quality of life.

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  UB Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

  Jun 2010 - May 2012

  CPM 203 is a critical thinking & Study Skills course at the University at Buffalo.In addition to typical Teaching Assistant duties such as taking attendance & grading assignments, I monitored & tracked my students’ grades, & overall progress throughout the semester. Using this information in conjunction with students' self-reports supplied during weekly one-on-one meetings, I identified & documented individual students’ skills & weaknesses. In class, the instructor taught essential critical thinking & study skills which I used in the meetings to provide guidance & instruction to complement each student’s learning style. Show less (This summer orientation is an intensive 3 week program designed to introduce incoming EOP freshmen to the rigors of academia.) In addition to typical Teaching Assistant duties such as grading assignments & tests, monitoring attendance, & initiating disciplinary action, I held PSY 101 recitation/group tutoring sessions 17+ hours per week & supervised the progress of approximately 60 students. Due to the intensity of the program, it was also required to discreetly but regularly monitor the students' social & emotional well-being, initiating one-on-one intervention if necessary. Show less

  • Teaching Assistant / Academic Coach (CPM 203)

    Jan 2011 - May 2012

  • Teaching Assistant (PSY 101)

    Jun 2010 - Jul 2011
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  University at Buffalo Honors College

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  Honors Colloquium Teaching Assistant and Supervised Instructor

  I was selected as a junior to teach my own section of a service-learning course in civic engagement to 23 incoming Honors College freshmen.My duties included: Lecturing & facilitating weekly discussions on sensitive topics such as social inequality, 'White Privilege,' & race in the city of BuffaloActing as liaison between students and community service organizations for which they were volunteeringAttending weekly staff meetings with advisor to discuss lesson plansPreparing a weekly reflection on my personal performance, students’ performances, & the quality of class discussions Show less

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  UB Center for Academic Development Services (CADS Lab)

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2012

  Tutorial Assistant

  My duties included:Creating a Handbook & Orientation Powerpoint for all CADS Tutors & Academic CoachesInterviewing potential Tutors & selecting qualified candidates for hirePresenting Tutor training and College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) Tutor certification workshops Holding Academic Coach "Office Hours" for students in need of immediate assistance

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  Erie County Crisis Services

  Oct 2012 - Mar 2013

  Phone Counselor (Volunteer)

  I accepted phone calls from people who needed help identifying solutions and/or coping with intense emotions, crises, or loneliness.I also assisted those who sought information or referrals.I documented every call I received in iCarol, a web-based software application.

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  Olmsted Center for Sight

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

  Job Coach

  I assisted visually impaired clients at their work experience placement sites. The presence of the Job Coach is instrumental in providing stability during times of transition in the workplace.My primary role was to help my clients adjust to their duties, to provide extra training support, & to evaluate & document strengths, weaknesses, & competitive work-readiness.

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  Rodney Kirk Center

  Sept 2013 - May 2014

  MSW Intern

  I conducted annual comprehensive in-home assessments to update emergency data records in addition to regular informal assessments of senior residents’ social, health, & financial needs.I provided information & referrals concerning available social services as necessary & I assisted senior residents in navigating technological advances.Each week I participated & presented in case conferences with the Rodney Kirk Center team & submitted verbatim process recordings to my supervisor (for the purpose of outlining significant interactions with clients for exploration in clinical supervision.) I made use of a limited budget to organize & host weekly senior coffee hour gatherings to promote socialization & monitor residents' overall well-being.Lastly, I administered a satisfaction survey to program participants & compiled results for administrative review. Show less

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  The New Jewish Home

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  MSW Intern

  I made daily rounds & documented observations of clients, staff, & units for Corporate Director of Social Work Initiatives I initiated, executed, & assisted in expanding the "Music & Memory" Project on Dementia units ( http://musicandmemory.org/ )I trained at-risk NYC high schoolers of Geriatric Career Development (GCD) Program to assist with Music & Memory project & respond effectively to Dementia-related behaviorsI provided supportive counseling to older adults, co-facilitated weekly music therapy group, & established a weekly drum circle for Elders with Dementia Show less

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  The New Jewish Home

  Jul 2015 - Nov 2020

  Designed organization’s first-ever workforce engagement position & programming in concert with CHRO. Served workforce of 2200 by spearheading 4 new organizational initiatives & revamping existing feedback & reporting processes in first year.Produced engagement report for Executive Leadership based on quarterly employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) surveys & biannual focus groups. Created & consulted on mass internal communications on behalf of senior leadership.Educated Management & proliferated understanding of factors promoting Employee Engagement. Developed & led organization’s system-wide peer recognition systems.Created employee discount program by building relationships with local businesses.Revamped internal processes to improve employee experience.Built Alumni Relations program to maintain relationships with organization’s hundreds of students, interns, & fellows. Served on Jewish Home’s Employer of Choice & Education Committees.Recruited for TNJH's skilled nursing facility in Westchester. Completed special projects at request. Show less Young Adult (YA) Program: I managed & refined GCD’s non-profit workforce development program for Young Adults; we served approx. 55 young adults onsite across 3 cohorts annually. Funded primarily by NYC HRA, the program offered paid internships, job-readiness training, hands-on skills practice, and social support to out-of-school, out-of-work 18-24 year olds.With support from 1 staff member & 2 interns, duties included curriculum development, funder reporting, leading program components, developing & coordinating internal internship opportunities, recruitment, tracking, coaching, developing partnerships, & supporting graduates with transitional services.Alumni Program:I singlehandedly supported 700+ GCD Program Alumni in successfully transitioning to post-secondary education & professional life. I provided workshops, one-on-ones, referrals to job opportunities, & I managed our social media account. I tracked & documented Alumni employment & educational achievement & contributed qualitative & quantitative outcome data to reports for funders. I maintained strong relationships with GCD Alumni going back as far as 9 years, when the first class graduated. Show less I supported approximately 500 GCD Program Alumni in successfully transitioning to post-secondary education & professional life. I also supported GCD's High School & Older Youth programs & provided workshops & one-on-ones.I increased annual Alumni Survey engagement by 860% in my first year.I performed outreach via phone/email/social media, attempting 1 annual connection per person. Based on Alumni need, I provided direct services (career, academic, advisory, etc.) & referrals.I tracked & documented Alumni employment & educational achievement & contributed qualitative & quantitative outcome data to reports for funders. I served as Field Instructor for GCD's Health & Human Services Intern; Trained & supervised GCD's Administrative Assistant. Show less

  • Manager of Workforce Engagement

    Sept 2018 - Nov 2020

  • GCD Alumni & Young Adult Programs Manager

    Sept 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Geriatrics Career Development (GCD) Program Alumni Coordinator

    Jul 2015 - Sept 2017
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  Good Looks New York

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

  Contributing Editor

  I reviewed, revised, formatted, & created original content for publishing on Good Looks Collective's music, arts, entertainment, & lifestyle WordPress blog. http://www.goodlooks.life/

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  Borough of Manhattan Community College

  Feb 2017 - Jun 2017

  Adjunct Lecturer (CollegeNow | Intro to Psychology)

  Twice a week, I taught a 3 credit course to a class of 20I developed curriculum exploring diverse subsets of entry-level Psychology

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  EMHA LLC

  Apr 2020 - now

  Founder

  EMHA LLC is a holistic healing arts practice. Inspired by ancient wisdom, somatic healing, & energy medicine, I guide you to activate your healing, harmony, & empowerment.Trauma-informed services include: -Reiki energy healing & education-Somatic voice work-Grief & rage rituals-Psychodrama & transpersonal healing-Coaching

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  Wellnite

  Aug 2023 - now

  Psychotherapist