Resume

Daniel Aronoff, LMSW

blindfoodcritic@gmail.com

EDUCATION:

Herbert H. Lehman College: Bronx, NY

Master of Social Work, May 2011

Bachelor of Social Work, June 2010

GPA: 3.9 / Summa Cum Laude

ORGANIZATIONS AND AWARDS:

  • Licensed master of social work (LMSW), November 2011
  • Member of Golden Key National Honor Society
  • Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • MSW Leadership Award from Lehman Social Work Department, May 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY

Graduate Social Work Intern, Counseling Center September 2010 – May 2011

  • Provided counseling services to the BMCC student population, specifically student veterans
  • Educated students on study skill techniques to increase academic performance
  • Conducted academic advisement with students to ensure they meet program requirements
  • Guided individuals through the transfer admissions process
  • Provided career counseling services
  • Helped with coordinating events for the student veterans club

Selis Manor New York, NY

Social Work Intern Spring 2010

• Created and taught a workshop about technology for the blind

Brooklyn Center for the Independence of the Disabled Brooklyn, NY

Social Work Intern Summer 2008 & 2009

  • Provided counseling services on a one-to-one basis for clients in the areas of advocacy, benefits, housing, and youth in transition
  • Conducted computer research with respect to client needs.
  • Attended the 2008 NCIL Conference in Washington, D.C.
  • Advocated disability rights to legislatures

ICL Joselow House New York, NY

Social Work Intern September 2008 – May 2009

  • Facilitated Tamasulo therapy group for the residents
  • Led Braille instruction for small groups and on an individual basis
  • Provided counseling services to residents on a one-to-one basis.

Catholic Guild for the Blind New York, NY

ESL Teacher (Intern) September 2006 – May 2008

  • Provided ESL instruction on one-to-one basis and in small groups of four students
  • Assisted with ongoing counseling services
  • Implemented lessons and activities to increase student’s conversation skills and reading comprehension.

Skills:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet applications