ALEJANDRO RASKIND alejandroraskind@gmail.
com (847) 636-7021
EDUCATION
M.S.Ed., Higher Education & Student Affairs, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL,
Expected May 2020
B.A., Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, June 2017
Associate in Arts (Honors), Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL, December 2014
HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL November 2019 to Present
Disability Resource Center
Graduate Assistant
• Proctor exams for students and manage front desk procedures
• Assist with providing students with accommodations
• Help promote services offered by the office
• Assist with supervision of students within the office
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL August 2018 to November 2019
Counseling & Consultation Services
Graduate Assistant, The Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant
• Organized and executed mental health awareness programs on-campus
• Coordinated programing with campus departments, students, and community groups
• Represented the Counseling Center at new student orientation resource fairs
• Conducted outreach utilizing social media and other online sources
National Louis University, Chicago, IL May 2019 to August 2019
Office of Student Experience
Intern
• Designed new student orientation and orientation leader training programs
• Trained orientation leaders
• Assisted with implementation of 2-day new student orientation programming
• Supported office staff during commencement and other major events
Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL May 2012 to May 2014
Student Ambassador in Admissions Office
• Assisted in recruitment and outreach, answering questions from prospective students
and parents
• Represented the college at high school college nights and other recruitment events
• Assisted with office tasks including mailings and preparation of information materials
• Provided informational tours of the campus for prospective students, parents, and
school counselors
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OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Autism Home Support Services, Northbrook, IL June 2016 to July 2018
Applied Behavioral Therapist
• Provided in-home behavior therapy for youth with Autism
• Recorded client progress data during and after each session
• Collaborated as part of a treatment team including co-workers, supervisors, and parents
Alvarez Family, Chicago, IL January to September 2015
Childcare Provider
• Provided afterschool and summer childcare for three children ages 5, 8, and 11
• Organized and supervised recreational activities, homework, meals, and appointments
• Responsible for maintaining household schedule and discipline, as well as supervising
time with peers
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
DePaul University, Chicago, IL June 2016 to June 2018
Homeless, Advocacy, Research, and Collaboration Lab
Research Assistant
• Designed independent study focusing on attitudes towards people experiencing
homelessness
• Transcribed interviews with individuals experiencing homelessness and direct service
providers
• Led and collaborated on conference presentations and posters with team members
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Chi Sigma Alpha National Honors Society May 2019 to present
• Collaborate with NIU and the national organization to establish the NIU chapter
• Attend regular meetings to organize and design chapter procedures
• Serve as Treasurer
Latinx Engaging in Graduate Academics Community (LEGA-C) March 2019 to present
• Collaborate on a team advocating for Latinx community in higher education
• Create better spaces for Latinx community on campus
• Serve as Fundraising Chair and Treasurer
President of Hospital Clowning Club August 2012 to December 2014
• Organized weekly volunteer schedule at impatient pediatric unit and other community
service activities
• Volunteered weekly at inpatient pediatric unit, providing entertainment and social
interaction for youth
