Ashley Look

Experience

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  Marti's Dance Studio

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2019

  Teaching Assistant
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  Crisis Text Line

  Jun 2020 - Feb 2023

  Crisis Counselor

  - Provide counseling services through a text/online platform to clients struggling with but not limited to anxiety, depression, suicide, bullying, eating disorders, abuse, sexual assault, grief, and self-harm- Work with clients to collaboratively brainstorm healthy, sustainable coping strategies and gain access to relevant resources- Complete ladder-up risk assessment and de-escalate "hot" moments to a "cool calm" by practicing active listening

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  Boston College

  Feb 2021 - May 2023

  - Support students in their acquisition of new languages by providing access to online sites, audio tapes, movies, and books - Work with Dr. Paul Poteat and the Gender-Sexuality Alliance Research Consortium

  • Language Laboratory Assistant

    Sept 2020 - May 2023

  • Research Assistant

    Feb 2021 - Nov 2022
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  Community Health Awareness Council

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

  Finance and Administration Intern

  - Utilize Clinic Tracker to process client payments - Answer phone inquiries about services, assessments, intakes, and bills - Check-in clients and facilitate clinician scheduling

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  Bill Wilson Center

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2024

  Family Advocate

  - Engage with and empower clients in addressing their mental health challenges - Collaborate with client family members to better support individuals- Link clients to mental health resources, substance abuse treatment, legal support, parent training, housing resources, etc.