Education:

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Psychology, B.A. & Human Development and Family Studies, B.A.)

Columbia University (M.A., Social Work- Class of 2024)

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Counseling Experience:

A’Nya has worked as a mentor for first-year students in the Minority Advisory Program at UNC-Chapel Hill. In this time, she helped students get acclimated to college life and provided resources for whatever they needed. Her first year MSW internship was at an elementary school with their school social worker where she helped work through mental and behavioral concerns with students. Informally, she is always the go-to by her friends and family for editing essays, resume review, mock interviewing, and potential building. 

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Counseling Philosophy:

“I think it is important to remember that everything we need in this world is already inside of us. Sometimes we need some help and guidance to shine the lights on those strong parts. Along with that help and guidance, learning how to find your voice and be your biggest advocate is my sole goal in counseling.”

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Teaching Experience:

During her time at UNC and at Columbia, A’Nya assist in essay editing and study groups. She has done individual tutoring with students in high school math, essay editing, and reading/writing skills. Her teaching style gives them empowerment while they navigate their learning style and integrate new information. 

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Educational Philosophy:

“Everything we know in this world has been taught to us by somebody. I hope to give my students not only educational skills, but life skills that they can take with them throughout their life. Learning and growing is an amazing human quality and I want my students to find the joy in that.” 

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Interesting Fact:

​In 2022, A'Nya read over 200 books on her Kindle App.