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Throughout his career, Andrew Desear has demonstrated an ability to balance a variety of responsibilities and tasks assigned to him at any given time. In his first two positions after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from Columbia University in New York City, Mr. Desear taught in multiple mixed grade level classrooms at the Clearpool Children’s Charter School. While teaching fourth grade at the P.S. 30 Wilton School, Andrew Desear assisted in the establishment of the curriculum for five grade levels.

When Andrew Desear accepted a role as Head Teacher for The Studio School in New York City, he taught students in fourth and fifth grade inclusion classes. In addition to teaching all subjects, he provided students with individualized support, working with them to further their emotional development and facilitating their families’ involvement in all areas of their education.

After serving in a Lead Teacher position at the Reece School, Andrew Desear shifted his focus to helping adults as a social worker. During internships at The Carter Burden Center for the Aging and the New York State Psychiatric Institute at Columbia University Medical Center he held while working toward a Master of Social Work, he continued to excel at multitasking, overseeing anywhere from 4 to 10 clients at once. Mr. Desear also coordinated events, developed new initiatives, and assisted clients in receiving psycho-social services.

In his current position as a Recovery Specialist at BCS MetroClub PROS, Andrew Desear works with adults diagnosed with mental illnesses in a “clubhouse” day treatment environment. He manages a number of cases simultaneously, helping his clients obtain the proper educational and social training to allow them to find and maintain employment. Mr. Desear’s clients often have a background of drug or alcohol abuse, and he works diligently to facilitate their recovery via group therapy and other treatment plans.