Avery Hazelwood

Dedicated and professional individual with extensive experience in student support. Proven ability to collaborate with staff, organizations, and families. Proven ability to remain calm under stressful situations and de-escalate. Eager to leverage experience in student assistance and event coordination to contribute to a dynamic organization. Seeking to apply a patient and open-minded approach to foster positive outcomes and support organizational goals.

Internship - ACES Whitney High School North - Hamden

(2024-09 - 2025-05)

• Conducted therapeutic conversations with students in both group and individual settings.
• Provided support to teachers in managing classroom dynamics and student engagement.
• Led a six-week group discussion series for students focusing on prevalent high school issues, including healthy relationships and positive self-image.

Internship - Achievement First Amistad High School - New Haven

(2025-09 - 2026-06)

• Provided one-on-one therapeutic support to students.
• Collaborated with teachers and school staff to address students' personal and academic needs.
• Maintained communication with parents and caregivers regarding student progress and well-being.
• Continued service beyond the required internship period to maintain continuity of care for at-risk students and due to the meaningful and rewarding nature of the position.

Registered Behavior Technician - Cultivate Behavioral Health and Education - Hamden

(2026-06)

• Implemented individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment plans under the supervision of a BCBA.
• Provided one-on-one behavioral support to children and adolescents to strengthen communication, social, adaptive, and daily living skills.
• Collected and documented behavioral data to monitor client progress and support treatment decisions.
• Used positive reinforcement, prompting, redirection, and other evidence-based strategies to increase appropriate behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
• Collaborated with BCBAs, caregivers, educators, and other professionals to promote consistency across settings.

Student Mover - Southern Connecticut State University, Adanti Student Center

(2021-09 - 2026-05)

• Arranged campus events, collaborating effectively with event organizers.
• Ensured satisfaction of event organizers regarding event layouts through collaborative planning.
• Directed and coordinated other student movers during event setups to meet organizer expectations and standards.

Building Manager - Southern Connecticut State University, Adanti Student Center

(2023-09 - 2026-05)

• Elevated to Building Manager due to demonstrated professionalism and dedication in a prior role.
• Monitored building activities to ensure seamless operations and high levels of student and guest satisfaction.
• Facilitated event organizers by providing necessary support and conducting check-ins to confirm optimal event conditions.
• Secured exterior building access points upon closing.
• Addressed general inquiries and provided assistance with technology and directions to students, staff, and visitors.

Bachelor of Science - Anthropology; Minor: English: Creative Writing - Southern Connecticut State University (2020-08 - 2023-05)

Master of Social Work - Social Work - Southern Connecticut State University (2023-08 - 2026-05)