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Rori Fararo-Brooks
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WinnerBio
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 programMajors:
- Social Work
Clark University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Sociology
Institute For Collaborative Education
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Sociology
- Social Work
Career
Dream career field:
Therapist
Dream career goals:
Private Practice
Camp Counselor
Camp Clio2020 – 20211 yearTutor
Self-Employed2020 – Present4 yearsSummer Camp Administrator
Vanderbilt YMCA2014 – 20151 yearRespite Counselor
Maimonides Medical Center2021 – 2021Analyst
Barka2021 – Present3 yearsAdvocate Counselor
New York Mission Society2021 – Present3 years
Sports
Basketball
Club2014 – 20206 years
Volleyball
Junior Varsity2010 – 20122 years
Soccer
Varsity2010 – 20144 years
Basketball
Varsity2010 – 20144 years
Research
Sociology
Clark University — Student Researcher2018 – 2018
Arts
International Center of Photography
Photography2015 – 2015
Public services
Volunteering
Habitat for Humanity International — Volunteer2012 – 2012Public Service (Politics)
Ross Barkan Campaign — Summer Intern2018 – 2018Public Service (Politics)
Christine Quinn Campaign — Summer Intern2013 – 2013Volunteering
Audrey Johnson Day Care Center — Assistant2014 – 2014
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Bold Encouraging Others Scholarship
WinnerAnatole 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.