Kana Kojima
Greenbrae
Summary
Motivated psychology student at New York University with experience working directly with children on the autism spectrum and supporting individualized learning and behavioral goals. Strong interest in clinical and abnormal psychology, with coursework in developmental and social psychology and experience using SPSS for behavioral research. Dedicated to developing practical skills that support mental health, education, and behavioral growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator
RoHealth
San Francisco, CA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted teachers in classroom instruction and daily student activities
- Worked directly with students on the autism spectrum to support learning and behavioral development
- Helped implement individualized education and behavioral goals
- Fostered supportive classroom environments through structured and patient assistance
Barista / Busser / Cashier / Waitress
Rustic Bakery
Larkspur, CA
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Delivered customer service in a fast-paced, high-volume food service environment
- Trained new hires and supported team coordination during peak hours
- Managed multiple responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining service quality
- Contributed to smooth daily operations through teamwork and adaptability
Education
B.A. - Psychology, Food Studies
New York University (NYU)
New York, NY05-2027
Intensive Italian Language & Literature
NYU Florence
Florence, ItalyGED -
Redwood High School
Larkspur, CASkills
- Technical & Research: SPSS, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe InDesign
- Professional Skills: Collaboration, analytical writing, research synthesis, active listening, adaptability, interdisciplinary thinking
- Languages: English (Fluent), Mandarin (Conversational), Italian (Conversational)
- Emotional/executive functioning support
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective communication
Timeline
Paraeducator
RoHealth
06.2025 - 08.2025
Barista / Busser / Cashier / Waitress
Rustic Bakery
05.2021 - 08.2023
B.A. - Psychology, Food Studies
New York University (NYU)
Intensive Italian Language & Literature
NYU Florence
GED -
Redwood High School
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
Dean’s List — 2023–2024, 2024–2025 Academic Years
ACADEMIC INTERESTS
- Clinical Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
INTELLECTUAL INTERESTS
- Interests in empathy, identity, spirituality, culture, food, and neuroscience
- Reflective practices involving ritual, ethics, and meaning-making
- Reading interests in philosophy, cultural theory, literary nonfiction, and memoir
- Influential authors: Thich Nhat Hanh, Ram Dass, Don Miguel Ruiz, Jack Kornfield