Carissa Novak
Majored in Psychology, Minored in Child, Youth, And Family Studies
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Class of 2019
From Brainard, Nebraska
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Class of 2019
From Brainard, Nebraska
Hi! My name is Carissa Novak. I'm a senior at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and I'm studying Psychology with a minor in Child, Youth, and Family Studies. I'm currently a Teaching Assistant for Psychology Career Planning and also work as an Office Assistant at Psychotherapy Associates, which is a psychotherapy practice that focuses on trauma. Post-graduation I plan to obtain my Master's Degree in Social Work.
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Carissa Novak of Brainard receives University of Nebraska-Lincoln degree
Carissa Rose Novak of Brainard was among a record 3,428 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 3 and 4. Novak earned a Bachelor of...
May, 06 2019 - Verified by University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Carissa Novak of Lincoln named to Deans' List
Carissa Novak of Lincoln has been named to the Deans' List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2016-17 academic year. Novak, a junior Psychology major, was named to ...
February, 13 2017 - Verified by University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Carissa Novak of Lincoln named to Dean's List
Carissa Rose Novak of Lincoln has been named to the Deans' List/Explore Center List of Distinguished Students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester of the 2015-16 academic ...
June, 15 2016 - Verified by University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Carissa Novak was recognized for earning a scholarship
Dean Rolfsmeier Scholarship
Spring 2016 -
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Teaching Assistant at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
•Collaborate with staff and colleagues to organize a beneficial class for incoming Psychology major students
•Observe and edit discussion group curriculum, aid in grading process of assignments, provide insight for degree planning and beneficial coursework.
•Introduce guest speakers and lead class discussions.
June 2016 - Present
Teaching Assistant at University of Nebraska–Lincoln
January 2016 - Present
Office Assistant at Psychotherapy Associates
• Communicate specialties of 6 LMHP clinicians including EMDR, Hypnosis, and additional services.
•Explicate insurance plans as related to therapist specialties; Process Medicaid paperwork and insurance co-pays, maintain account accuracy and apply client payments.
•Ensure compliance with HIPPA regulations.
•Collaborate with colleagues and therapists to ensure client safety and satisfaction.
•Apprise office appointment schedule, provide client reminders, maintain client charts, route client phone calls, complete and deliver client intake forms, for approximately 30-40 clients daily.
September 2015 - Present
Work Experience Internship at Northridge High School
•Completed a work experience internship under the guise of High School Counselor/Director of 21st Century After-School Program for 400 low-income high school students.
•Oversaw functional aspects of high school summer math class serving 200 students deemed “at-risk” of not graduating high school.
•Observed set-up of an educational curriculum; assisted with grading of student assignments, monitored, and provided tutoring to students that needed additional help for classroom success.
•Responsible for provision of program nutrition compliance and maintained accurate attendance records, necessary for federal grant compliance.
May 2011 - August 2011
America Reads/America Counts Tutor at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
•Supervised 30 elementary-age children regularly attending ‘SEALS CLUB’, an after-school community outreach program to increase student engagement and early intervention and prevention efforts.
•Assisted School Psychologist with administration of an at-home reading program, benefiting 30+ students and families.
•Led Math Club and Reading Club for grades 3-5.
•Served as Teaching Aide between two 1st grade class rooms with morning reading and math routines, overlooked classroom curriculum, for 40 students.
August 2010 - May 2012
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