The Gallatin Philosophy
The Gallatin School of Individualized Study provides a distinctive liberal arts education for a diverse student body. Guided by a philosophy that prizes self-directed learning, the faculty cultivate an environment conducive to intellectual exploration across traditional academic disciplines. They insist on active student participation in developing the direction of their educations. Deeply engaged advisers guide students in their intellectual explorations toward an interdisciplinary approach to problem solving.
Notable Classes
Intro. to Social Work and Social Welfare, Law and Urban Problems with Douglas Lasdon, Intro. to Psychology, Policy, Community and Self with Eric Brettschnieder, Child & Adolescent Psychopathology with Jess Shatkin, Social Entrepreneurship, Developmental Psychology, Sociology of Childhood, and The Business of Non for Profit Management with Nancy Lubin
Internships
Psychoeducation Intern January-May 2008
NYU Child Study Center’s Institute for Learning and Academic Achievement, New York City, NY
Learned how to complete diagnostic interviews, use psychometric assessment tools, score and interpret pyschoeducational tests, identify the most common child/adolescent learning disorders, and plan individual remediation. Wrote, compiled and edited the “Educational Advocacy for Trainees and Faculty” manual now used for NYU graduate level psychology students and staff to learn about the special education process and services in New York State.
Learning Strategies Intern for Infused GED classes September-December 2007
The Door: A Center for Alternatives, New York City, NY
Duties included leading small group instruction with GED students, conducting reading and math assessments, grading GED predictor scores, and building relationships with students.
Family Law Intern January 2007 – April 2007
Center for Family Representation, New York City, NY
Organized national parent advocate group, re-wrote NYS regulations on foster care visitation to reflect ACS mandated procedures for presentational use in the education of parent advocates and researched rights of foster care teen mothers for the education of parent advocates.
NYU Child Study Center’s Institute for Learning and Academic Achievement, New York City, NY
Learned how to complete diagnostic interviews, use psychometric assessment tools, score and interpret pyschoeducational tests, identify the most common child/adolescent learning disorders, and plan individual remediation. Wrote, compiled and edited the “Educational Advocacy for Trainees and Faculty” manual now used for NYU graduate level psychology students and staff to learn about the special education process and services in New York State.
Learning Strategies Intern for Infused GED classes September-December 2007
The Door: A Center for Alternatives, New York City, NY
Duties included leading small group instruction with GED students, conducting reading and math assessments, grading GED predictor scores, and building relationships with students.
Family Law Intern January 2007 – April 2007
Center for Family Representation, New York City, NY
Organized national parent advocate group, re-wrote NYS regulations on foster care visitation to reflect ACS mandated procedures for presentational use in the education of parent advocates and researched rights of foster care teen mothers for the education of parent advocates.
Volunteer Experience
Washington Irving High School tutor 2005-2006
Peacegames Instructor at PS 78 Fall 2006
Youth Leadership Development Conference, advisor and facilitator Spring 2007
Let’s get ready SAT prep Math Coach at the Boys Club 2008
Treasurer and Co-Chair WomIn's Herstory Month 2007 & 2008
Treasurer Student Council 2006-2008
Peacegames Instructor at PS 78 Fall 2006
Youth Leadership Development Conference, advisor and facilitator Spring 2007
Let’s get ready SAT prep Math Coach at the Boys Club 2008
Treasurer and Co-Chair WomIn's Herstory Month 2007 & 2008
Treasurer Student Council 2006-2008