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Rori Fararo-Brooks

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Cooking
  • Philanthropy
  • Counseling And Therapy
  • Sociology
  • Social Justice
  • Social Work
  • Photography and Photo Editing
  • American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Reading
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Sports
  • Travel And Tourism
  • International Relations
  • Finance
  • Business And Entrepreneurship

Reading

  • Adult Fiction
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Literary Fiction
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Women's Fiction
  • Science Fiction
  • Speculative Fiction
  • Ethnic Literature
  • Social Issues
  • Self-Help
  • Social Science
  • Memoirs

I read books daily.

Bio

My name is Rori Sung-Hye Fararo-Brooks. I am a queer, Korean-American adoptee who has lived in Anchorage, Berkeley, Worcester, Perth and currently reside in Brooklyn, New York. I am currently working full-time as an Advocate Counselor at Brooklyn Democracy Academy, a transfer high school assisting overaged and under credited students to graduate and transition into employment or postsecondary education. In this position, I am responsible for supporting students’ social-emotional learning and working with them to resolve interpersonal and intrapersonal conflicts. I am also holding down a part-time job honing grant-writing skills with Barka, an impact fund dedicated to supporting African entrepreneurs’ efforts to scale environmental and climate solutions and build sustainable companies. I am passionate about neurodiversity and am a caretaker and tutor for students on the autism spectrum and those with different learning needs. A quote that has touched me and my teaching style is, "Nine-tenths of education is encouragement." In Fall 2022, I will be going back to school for my master's degree at Hunter College. I will be getting an MSW and eventually an LMSW to become a therapist for those most vulnerable. I intend to have a sliding scale in order to reach people of all incomes. I deeply believe mental health care should be accessible to all and not restricted to only those who can afford it. Thank you to this platform for providing scholarship opportunities for me and so many students.

Education

CUNY Hunter College

Master's degree program

2022 – 2024

Majors:
  • Social Work

Clark University

Bachelor's degree program

2014 – 2020

Majors:
  • Sociology

Institute for Collaborative Education

High School

2012 – 2014

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
CUNY Hunter College
Majors of interest:
Sociology, Social Work
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Camp Counselor

    Non-Profit Organization Management · Camp Clio

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

  • Tutor

    Education · Self-Employed

    Jan 2020 – Present

  • Summer Camp Administrator

    Non-Profit Organization Management · Vanderbilt YMCA

    Jan 2014 – Jan 2015

  • Respite Counselor

    Hospital & Health Care · Maimonides Medical Center

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

  • Analyst

    Philanthropy · Barka

    Jan 2021 – Present

  • Advocate Counselor

    Civic & Social Organization · New York Mission Society

    Jan 2021 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Mental Health Care
Dream career goals:
Private Practice
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
Bold Encouraging Others Scholarship
Winner
Anatole France once said, “Nine-tenths of education is encouragement.” This is a belief I try to display and embody for all the students I work with. As an Advocate Counselor at a transfer high school, my most meaningful experiences have been supporting student’s social-emotional learning and growth inside and outside of the classroom. When students are struggling, I actively seek to address their concerns. An effective strategy I’ve found for building self-determination and boosting resilience is consistent encouragement. This past year, one of my most fulfilling experiences has been helping a student begin to come to terms with the trauma of abuse through writing. When I learned about a writing program I thought might suit her, I encouraged her to apply and helped with her application. I had never directly facilitated narrative therapy as a form of counseling and encouragement before. She went from traumatized and not being able to identify with aspects of her story, to fully engaging with and processing her experiences and reaching for a cathartic resolution. Helping this student go from disempowered and apprehensive to proud, self-assured, and self-advocating reaffirmed my passion for using encouragement as a method to inspire empowerment and motivation. Since then, she has been accepted to the Youth Communications NYC writing program. Continuing to support this student socially and academically has solidified my belief in the importance of encouragement. Every single one of us needs encouragement to help us strive and reach our full potential.
Rori Fararo-Brooks Student Profile | Bold.org