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Sasha S

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Art History
  • Rock Climbing
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Alpine Skiing
  • Tutoring
  • Education

Reading

  • Academic
  • Classics
  • Contemporary
  • Adult Fiction
  • Education

I read books daily.

Bio

Hi! I'm Sasha, an Economics major with an Education Equity minor at Union College in New York, with plans to pursue public policy and law. I tutor and mentor children with diverse needs, including twice-exceptional students. As someone with twice-exceptional traits myself, I understand what it feels like not to be fully understood. My goal is to show kids that their differences are not flaws but strengths to embrace. I've volunteered at a center for children with special needs and an after-school program for underserved students, where I see the power of encouragement and inclusion. My love of art shapes my perspective, and I incorporate creative expression into my work with children. I'm passionate about closing gaps in services for children with disabilities, righting funding inequities, and improving special education teacher pipelines. I'm pursuing this through an honors research project on IEP fulfillment for underserved children in NYC, cross-cultural fieldwork on community-driven inclusion models, and advocacy at the city and state level. I’m also interning with the New York State Unified Court System, deepening my interest in how law can help close those gaps, and with the New York State Education Department, where I identify, evaluate, and synthesize research for a newsletter for policymakers. Growing up, I witnessed my mother battle breast cancer and supported an aunt with chronic migraines. This taught me deep empathy and a commitment to helping others feel understood. Beyond my work, I rock climb and ski, activities that fuel my determination and creativity.

Education

Union College

Bachelor's degree program

2024 – 2028

Majors:
  • Economics
  • Sociology
Minors:
  • Education, Other
  • Special Education and Teaching

Hunter College High School

High School

2016 – 2024

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Columbia University in the City of New York
Majors of interest:
Psychology, General, Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Desired degree modality:
In-Person
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Intern Assistant to ABA Teacher

    Education · Cross Roads School for Children

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

  • Supplemental Instruction Leader - Econometrics

    Teaching · Union College

    Jan 2026 – Present

  • Classroom Manager

    Education · Rise High

    Jan 2026 – Present

  • Office of Policy Research & Development Intern

    Public Policy · New York State Education Department

    Jan 2026 – Present

  • Student Aide

    Government Administration · New York State United Court System

    Jan 2026 – Jan 2026

  • Tutor

    Education · Self-employed

    Jan 2023 – Present

  • Camp Counsellor

    Recreational Facilities and Services · Camp Herrlich

    Jan 2023 – Present

  • Retail Associate

    Retail · Union College Bookstore

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Public Policy
Dream career goals:
Teacher/Advocate/Policy Maker Supporting Children with NeuroDivergence
Work experience:
3 years
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
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