ELISABETTA FODERARO 70-49 Park Drive East ef12b671e@westpost.

net OBJECTIVE 347 665 2321 Kew Garden Hills, NY 11367

To obtain a position as a CASAC-T counselor that will provide opportunities for growth and challenge.

SUMMARY For many years I have experienced the challenges and frustrations of substance a nd alcohol abuse through the experience of numerous family members. It is for these reasons that I am seeking to enter the field of substance abuse counseling . However, I also have other abilities necessary to excel as a substance abuse counselor. I have the ability to interact with individuals of all backgrounds an d develop strategies to facilitate self-improvement. Additionally, I have demon strated the ability to work very successfully in a team environment. Lastly, I have extensive familiarity with individual and family therapy. I hope to use th ese skills and others to make an immediate and significant contribution to your organization. EDUCATION Outreach Training Institute, 350 hour CASAC Training Certificate Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Italy, Teaching Diploma (Musical Education) in English Speaking Countries Conservatory Refice, Italy, Masters Degree in Teaching American Cultural Center, Certificate in English EXPERIENCE ARMS ACRES, Clinic for outpatient services, OASAS approved, Kew Gardens, NY Performed the 12 core fun ctions of a CASAC counselor under clinical supervision for a total of 318 hours. EZ GRAPHICS CORP. / CAPS COPY PRINT CORP., New York, NY Drive sales and business development for this full-service printing firm, servin g clients in academic, non-profit, and corporate concerns. Managing marketing a nd promotions. (1997 to Present) FRATELLI CERVI MIDDLE STATE SCHOOL, ROME, ITALY, Teacher Provided music education, encompassing practice of an instrument, history of mus ic, and music theory. Taught eight classes with approximately 25 students each. Maintained a sharp, consistent focus on correlating music to academics, by dev eloping students skills in discipline and concentration. (1989 to 1996) PERGOLESI MIDDLE STATE SCHOOL Rome, Italy, Teacher Through instrument instruction, in addition to the topics of music history and t heory, developed skills in students pertaining not only to music, but also to ma thematics, science, languages, and other academic subjects. (1982 to 1988)