ABBY ZUCKERMAN

Experience

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  Elmwood Day Camp

  May 2018 - Aug 2019

  Camp Counselor

  Oversaw safety & well-being of children ages 2-4 & 6-7Facilitated safe play & encourage teamwork Maintained an energetic & professional demeanor with campers & guardians Settled disputes between children & help them communicate effectively

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  VA Kids Center

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

  Teaching Assistant

  Assisted primary teacher in managing class of eight studentsCoordinated with teacher on the day’s agendaOversaw safety & well-being of children, ages 2-4Fostered strong relationships with students, parent & guardians to ensure their involvement in their children’s behavioral, psychological & emotional growthHelped prep & distribute meals & snacks, following DHS standards

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  Canopy Center, Inc.

  Dec 2020 - May 2022

  Parent to Child Intern

  Supervised visits between children and a biological parent who is ordered to or has agreed to supervised visits Provided a safe environment to serve families with sensitive situations, such as domestic abuse issues, or restraining or no-contact ordersSet specific safety goals with each family as needed

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  School of Human Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Aug 2021 - May 2022

  Research Assistant

  Kirkorian Cognitive Development and Media LabExplored young children’s learning from different sources of information, including real-life demonstrations, observational media (e.g., video), interactive media (e.g., apps, digital games), and eBooksFollowed up on this research to compare different types of interactivity (e.g., eBook features that draw attention toward relevant vs. irrelevant information) and to determine the extent to which visual attention (as measured by eye movements) and cognitive skills (e.g., working memory, inhibitory control) moderate toddlers’ learning from touchscreen devices Show less

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  Westchester Institute For Human Development

  Nov 2021 - now

  Collaborates with an interdisciplinary cohort of graduate and doctorate level students in a combination of didactic sessions, evidence-based interdisciplinary team projects, and oral and poster research presentationsDevelops knowledge and skills needed to become leader working with and on behalf of children with disabilities and other special health care needs, and their families, to improve health outcomes and decrease disparities Collaborates with LEND program director and staff to create monthly podcast episode, highlighting alumni Works with applications Subly and iMovie to transcribe and edit podcast episodes

  • LEND Clinical Social Work Fellow

    Aug 2023 - now

  • LEND Program Intern

    Nov 2021 - Aug 2023
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  ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)

  Dec 2021 - Feb 2023

  Certified Recovery Specialist

  Provided 1:1 mental health support to mentees in recovery for various eating disordersUsed past experience to assist with coping skills and treatment management

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  Blythedale Children's Hospital

  Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  Therapeutic Rec Assistant

  Provided developmentally appropriate bedside support and group recreational activities for patients in toddler unit, child/adolescent and TBI unitParticipated in and facilitated hospital-wide special events for patients and patients' family membersCollaborated with the Child Life and Music Therapy teams to ensure effective intervention

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  Ronald McDonald House New York

  Jan 2024 - now

  Clinical Social Work Intern

  Provides comprehensive navigation support to families including orienting them to the House, conducting tours, and maintaining regular check-ins, resulting in enhanced guest experience and satisfactionCo-leads weekly support groups and develops tailored programs to address the unique needs of families, fostering a supportive and empowering environmentActs as a resource for families, staff, volunteers, and community members, offering emotional support, resource referral, and advocacy, contributing to the overall well-being and success of families during their stay at the House Show less