Joely Feder
Northampton
Summary
Dedicated peer supporter with experience in recovery coaching, content creation, data collection, and communication. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Writing Center Consultant
Westfield State University's Writing Center
Westfield, MA
01.2025 - Current
- Guided students in developing writing skills through one-on-one consultations.
- Evaluated student writing for clarity, coherence, and structure improvements.
- Met students where they were at in terms of their writing skills; adapted feedback to each individual student and provided personalized support.
- Collaborated with other writing center consultants and faculty to make the Writing Center more accessible and equitable for all students.
Young Adult Regional Peer Recovery Specialist
MA Young People in Recovery
Western Massachusetts
05.2024 - Current
- Facilitated peer support group sessions to promote recovery and community engagement.
- Assisted individuals in developing personalized recovery plans tailored to their needs.
- Provided resources and referrals for mental health and substance use services.
- Collected data and reported it monthly.
- Practiced strong communication and organizational skills to keep track of all outreaches conducted in the Western MA region.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA05-2026
Skills
- Recovery planning
- Documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Writing Center Consultant
Westfield State University's Writing Center
01.2025 - Current
Young Adult Regional Peer Recovery Specialist
MA Young People in Recovery
05.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Westfield State University
Trainings
- Recovery Coach Academy
- SMART Recovery Facilitation
- Core Elements of Young Adult Peer Mentoring
- Group Peer Support (GPS) Facilitation
Internships
Kidpressroom—2021: Utilized SEO strategies to write blog posts about children's media and created monthly newsletter.
SEO Design Chicago—2022: Utilized SEO strategies to write weekly blog posts about business, advertising, and marketing.
MA Young People in Recovery (MyPiR)—Current: Wrote MyPiR's employee handbook, created a recovery storytelling toolkit to implement with peers, conducted interviews of other young people in recovery, and wrote a blog series using these interviews as sources.