M.A., Applied Developmental & Educational Psychology

Early Childhood Specialist
Boston College
2008

B.A., Psychology & Social Behavior

Minor in Educational Studies
University of California, Irvine
2003

Celine Abkar has over 20 years of professional experience supporting individuals (young children, adolescents and adults), parents, educators, and employers with a spectrum of developmental and educational needs.


EXPERIENCE:

Developmental and Educational Consultant and Coach (ADEP Coaching, Glendale, CA)
Educational Specialist and Tutor (Hayutin & Associates, Santa Monica, CA)
Developmental and Educational Specialist (PJ Reindeer, Belmont, MA)
Direct Support Professional/Job Coach (Beaverbrook STEP, Inc., Belmont, MA)
Home Service Provider (LABBB Collaborative, Bedford, MA)
Cognitive Enhancement Specialist (KED Center, Pasadena, CA)
Extended Day Program Director (Grandview House Preschool, Glendale, CA)
Client Educator and Office Manager (Maronian Insurance, Glendale, CA)
Director of Recruiting and Team Development (New York Life, Pasadena, CA)
Human Rights Officer (Boston College Supported Employment Program, Chestnut Hill, MA)
Employment Training Specialist (Boston College Supported Employment Program, Chestnut Hill, MA)
Child Care Center Director (St. James Armenian Church, Watertown, MA)
Saturday School Armenian Language Teacher (St. James Armenian Church, Watertown, MA)
Sunday School Teacher (St. James Armenian Church, Watertown, MA)
Household Governess (Beacon Hill Nannies, Chestnut Hill, MA)
Lead Teacher (Creative Start/Communities United, Inc., Newton, MA)
In-Class Tutor (Saddleback High School, Santa Ana, CA)
Teacher Assistant (Matt Kline Head Start, Costa Mesa, CA)
Student Counselor (Child Development Center, University of California, Irvine, CA)

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