Abena Adom, LMSW

Abena adom, lmsw

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location of Abena Adom, LMSWHouston, Texas, United States
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Catapult Learning

  • Education

    • University at albany, state university of new york expected

      2011 - 2012
      Bachelor of science public health and africana studies

      Activities and Societies: Former member of Residential Life, Sisters With Pride, National Council of Negro Women, Doctors For Hope

    • New york university

      2016 - 2018
      Masters of social work silver school of social work
  • Experience

    • Sisters with pride, university at albany

      Oct 2010 - Jul 2012
      Community service coordinator

      Engaged in a big sister, little sister programServe as a mentor to two girls to ensure obtain determination, pride and educationOrganize community service programs such as walk for children, holiday dinners and clothes drive.

    • Sefcu arena

      Jul 2011 - Dec 2012
      Membership sales representative

      Completed and organized transactions and financial accountsCertified in CPR and First-Aid by the American Red CrossWorked hands on with supervisors, and Recreational Assistants

    • National council for negro women, university at albany

      Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
      Community service coordinator

      National Council of Negro Women is a national non-profit organization brought onto the University at Albany campus as a student organization.The national organization was founded in 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune. NCNW addresses issues of human welfare and rights through public education, community service and advocacy. *Schedule events, programs and community service for the organization (Toy drive & fundraising)*Provide mentoring and educational support to youth*Volunteered at Ronald McDonald House and Rescue Mission (organize food bags & prepared meals) Show less

    • University at albany

      Oct 2011 - Jul 2012
      Wellness assistant

      Provided support and guidance to residents to maintain a safe atmosphere in the gymPlanned and implemented health related programs directed towards college studentsCommunicated with supervisors regarding residential concerns

    • Octavia waight

      Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
      Volunteer

      Octavia Waight is a national movement within a global network to achieve lasting improvement in the physical, emotional, psycho-social and spiritual lives of older peoples. As the mission states: "Help Age Belize will empower older persons by providing services and an enabling environment to achieve aging with dignity." Octavia Waight's has made it's primary goal to care and provide service to elderly people who has been abandoned by their family and love ones. * Interact with the elderly* Distribute food to the elderly in the community* Organize fun games for the elderly and staff* Clean various areas within the centre Show less

    • The cornerstone foundation

      Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
      Internship

      Cornerstone Foundation is a non-profit humanitarian organization founded in July 1999 located in San Ignacio, District of Cayo, Belize. The organization is a grass roots organization founded on the humanitarian principals of recognizing the specific needs facing the community of Belize. The organization focus on helping people learn where to find resources and how to improve difficult situations.Cornerstone Foundation believes that every person has valuable skills, even if they are often unknown to him or her. The organization try to help people use or enhance those skills, which can then be used to generate income or be beneficial in some other way. It also advocate for children and women's rights as well as help children in difficult home environments learn life skills and sustainability. With the help of Cornerstone many women are encouraged in violent situations to seek solutions and empower themselves with skills that enable them to achieve a degree of financial independence. And to help families afraid of the unknown learn how to care for a loved one living with and often dying from HIV/AIDS.* Worked with children (6-13yrs) by providing nutritional foods* Organized games and activities* Assist with homework* Educate children on HIV/AIDS & Sexual abuse* Organize files and documents*Organize educational activities as well as arts & crafts for the children*Teach the women's group how to make jewelry Show less

    • Boys and girls clubs of america

      Aug 2013 - Mar 2014
      Program assistant

      Educate children (5 to 7 years of age) in academic workInteract with children through educational games and activities (story time, coloring and etc)Supervise children during triple play and power hourOrganize community activities for the children Plan daily high- yield learning activitiesFund raise for the club

    • Boys & girls club

      Mar 2014 - Aug 2016
      Program director

      Plan, develop, oversee implementation and supervision of an after school program. Plan and execute daily high- yield developmentally appropriate learning activities. Provide direct and competent supervision to fifth- five children in the program. Offer a safe environment for the children and manage day to day operations. Supervise and train staff and communicate with parents/guardians about child/ren progress at the program.

    • Community center shanghai

      Sept 2016 - May 2017
      Social work intern

       Manage organization website Help organized and fundraised for communities in need (Giving Tree and River of Hearts) Visit local schools and clinics providing outreach, education and coordination (brochures and booklets) Communicate weekly with donors and sponsors to provide information about community events. Work alongside Executive Director to organize counseling service fundraising events

    • New alternative for children

      Oct 2017 - Oct 2018
      Waiver service provider
    • Children's aid

      May 2018 - Aug 2019
      Social worker
    • Center for urban community services | cucs

      Oct 2019 - Nov 2021
      Family service coordinator
    • Assurance therapeutic outreach

      Mar 2022 - now
      Intern field supervisor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mandated reporter

      New alternatives for children, inc
    • New york state school age child care credential

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Abena Adom, LMSW
      Certificate of Appreciation The Cornerstone Foundation Jan 2013
    • Awarded to Abena Adom, LMSW
      Certificate of Academic Achievement University at Albany Apr 2012
    • Awarded to Abena Adom, LMSW
      Annual Spellman Achievement Awards University at Albany Mar 2012 Received the Spellman Achievement Awards twice (March 2012 & April 2013)
    • Awarded to Abena Adom, LMSW
      The Honor Society College of Old Westbury Apr 2009 In recognition for outstanding achievement and academic merit
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Counselor

      Issued by Albany Boys and Girls Club on Mar 2013
      Albany Boys and Girls ClubAssociated with Abena Adom, LMSW
    • Personal Assistant

      Issued by Urban Arts Experience on Sept 2010
      Urban Arts ExperienceAssociated with Abena Adom, LMSW