1. NOEL SAYERS
101 West 140th Street #50— New York, NY 10030
Phone: (646) 226-8263 — E-Mail: noel.sayers@nyu.edu
Education
Fordham University, Graduate School of Social Service, New York, NY Expected June 2017
Master of Social Work, Leadership & Macro Practice
New York University, Silver School of Social Work, New York, NY May 2012
Bachelor of Science, History Minor
Professional Experience
Essex Street Academy, Student Services, New York, NY 2013 - Current
Social Worker
• Provided attendance outreach;
• Maintained a caseload of 50+ students;
• Acted as an advisor to a cohort of 13 students;
• Provided psycho-education to students and staff;
• Designed an advisory curriculum.
Bronx Design & Construction Academy, Student Support Services, Bronx, NY July 2012 – July 2013
Student Advisor
• Identified effective evidence-based practices that improved the academic performance and social/emotional functioning of at-
risk students;
• Provided case management for students identified as in need of supportive services;
• Maintained statistical and anecdotal records pertaining to program effectiveness.
Essex Street Academy, Counseling Office, New York, NY September 2011 – June 2012
Counselor / Social Work Intern
• Provided counseling to high school students using cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy and motivational
interviewing
• Connected students to relevant resources including healthcare, emergency housing, and employment
• Created agency-specific psychosocial assessment form
• Tracked attendance and academic progress of mandated and non-mandated students
New York University, Office of Civic Engagement, America Reads, New York, NY September 2010 – January 2011
Tutor
• Promoted literacy in a classroom setting
• Assisted teacher in analyzing student progress
• Targeted specific students for individual academic enrichment as needed
Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families, KIDS Shine, New York, NY September 2009 – January 2010
Mentor / Social Work Intern
• Served as mentor to at-risk pre-teens through weekly mentoring sessions
• Provided supplemental supervision and modeling to youth with incarcerated parents
• Coordinated weekly trips and activities for both groups and one-on-one with my assigned mentee
Borough of Manhattan Community College, Learning Resource Center, New York, NY September 2009 – July 2010
Tutor
• Provided supplemental instruction to college students of all ages with an emphasis on test preparation & study skills;
• Gained certification to tutor TESOL, Speech, and various introductory social work courses
Leadership Experience
University Settlement, Stride, New York, NY January 2011 – June 2011
Mentor / Tutor
• Assisted program director with daily tasks including attendance and classroom management
• Provided one-on-one and group tutoring to burgeoning high school students
DOROT, College Volunteer Services, New York, NY September 2010 – January 2011
“Friendly Visitor”
• Built relationships with survivors of the Holocaust via weekly visits
• Learned effective strategies to improve quality of life for elderly who live independently
Affiliations and Honors
• Gained certifications as NYC Department of Education Per Diem Teacher (2013)
• National Association of Social Workers (2012)
• NYU Dean’s List, 3.66 GPA (2011)
• Community College Transfer Opportunity Scholarship (CCTOP) Recipient (2010)
Computer Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; extremely Internet literate; adept at working in Google Drive.