Adnan at Block Institute: 2012

Post 9 - Final Reflection

9:17 PM |

Final Reflection

During my experience at Block Institute I've learned to become more independent, active and even more responsible. At the beginning of my internship my goals were to gain the best experiences and gain the knowledge, I would need in future and I’ve achieved those goals by being responsible at my internship Because sometimes in life things may not come to you the way you expect them, things always come more than you expected you might think of them a big problem but you just need to give a try and those problems automatic get solved.

The basic skills I've gained during this internship are being independent and communication by talking to my supervisor and with other staff I was good ask them for help but I always tried to do all work by my own, this way I become more independent.

Getting to know my supervisor was the best thing that could have ever happen to me. I had a strong relationship with my supervisor and I think I will keep it that way. My supervisor had tough me so many different thing which makes you more professional. I had so many problems on my internship at the begging but I solved them by my supervisor help and also by myself and I think I know all those well. Spending 125 hours at my internship helped me understand real life work. It was very fun at some typical days but hard to do so much work.

After high school, my goal is to go to college. This internship has taught me the real skills in order to succeed in life. During the internship I've faced many challenges and those challenges had left me some knowledge and I think challenges are best way to gain knowledge because we always learn from hard time or from the dark time of our life. Hard time make you realize other mistakes you had made and give you more sense.

If I were to do a brand new internship next week, what I would do differently is to be more confident then I was. My advice to every interns who will be intern somewhere, Learn from your mistakes and use them to make your life easy and always think wisely about the decisions you make because time go so fast and you won’t get any chance or you couldn’t change the decisions you made. Be patient how things come to you, don't rush. I would truly miss my internship.

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Post 8 - Resume

9:11 AM |

Resume
Adnan Muhammad

madnan@inths.org

Education:

International High School at Lafayette, Brooklyn, NY 08/2009-Present

Expected graduation: June 2013

Grade Point Average: 3.7

Experience:

Block Institute, Brooklyn, NY Spring 2012

· Scanned & printed files

· Verified employee records

· Filed various documents

A-One Construction Company, Brooklyn, NY Summer 2011

· Observed architect designing buildings

· Learned about job application process

Activities
iMentor, International High School at Lafayette 2011 - 2012

· Participate in technology based mentoring program for high school students

· Develop an ongoing relationship with an adult volunteer mentor via weekly emails and regular face to face meetings

· Attend iMentor-sponsored events

Cricket Club, Lafayette High School Spring 2012

· Batting, Fielding, Bowling

Honors

· Student Award, Jinnah High School, Gujarat, Pakistan March 2006

Skills

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Photo Shop, Word Excel, typing

Languages
Fluent in English, Urdu, and Punjabi

References available upon request

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Post 7 - Thank you Letter

7:07 PM |

Thank you Letter

May 22, 2012

Dear Mr. Emerson Armstrong,

I have sincerely enjoyed the time that I have spent with you and I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your guidance and supervision during my internship. I also want to thank the entire staff for taking the time to share their expertise and knowledge. I have learned so much from you that it is difficult to put it into words.

Your supervision throughout the internship helped me to further develop my writing, organization, and communication skills. I also got better using Microsoft Word and Excel. The experience I gained was more than I could have expected. This internship has definitely increased my knowledge, skills.

I truly appreciate and value everything I have learned from you. Once again, thank you for your time and assistance.

Sincerely,

Adnan Muhammad

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Post 6 - Essay Photo

9:23 AM |

Essay Photo

This is the machine I use to print and scan files. When I first start my internship I didn't know how to use it. Then I was adapting to it more than other. I make copies and scan many files for my supervisor using this machine. Most of my work was on it Because my supervisor told me that I needed to understand how it work and learn how to use it and that's exactly what I did.

My supervisor (Emerson Armstrong) in his office he is so nice-friendly he always help me anything I were need. He always shows concern for the staff and creates a good working environment. My supervisor understands when if I need to be flexible with my work hours and he always appreciates the work I do.

Finally my office it was mad dirty at this time but it’s not how it look usually I always keep it clean and do all my work in it. It is good that I have my personal computer which I use to manage the files I scan and Manage things about Medicaid, checking Medicaid for consumers, put pictures into applications.

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Post 5 - New Vocabulary (SAT Words)

9:28 AM |

New Vocabulary (SAT Words)

1. Word: Deride ہنسی اڑانا
Definition: to make jokes that show you think someone or something is silly or useless
Sentence: you shouldn’t deride people even if they are silly

2. Word: Hapless اشوب
Definition: Unlucky
Sentence: My hapless cricket team lost game just as last 4 games

3. Word: Boon بون
Definition: A gift or the thing that is helpful
Sentence: The rain has been a boon for poor farmer to give their crops some water

4. Word: Cupidity پتہ نہیں

Definition: Strong desire especially for money

Sentence: The cupidity man tricked me out of my money or the cupidity of businessman

5. Word: Extant موجودہ
Definition: still existing in spite of being very old
Sentence: My grandfather’s extant watch he give to father is in my personal drawer

6. Word: Jubilant خوش
Definition: Extremely happy
Sentence: Our school basketball team was jubilant when they succeeded in final game and got the trophy

7. Word: Intend ارادہ رکھتے ہیں
Definition: To have something in your mind as a plan
Sentence: Intent of your college cost (how would you pay your college expenses)

8. Word: Approach نقطہ نظر
Definition: to move towards
Sentence: Students should approach college even if they cant afford it

9. Word: Grant عطا
Definition: allow to have Sentence: My Supervisor grant me to bring my cell phone on site

10. Word: Compel

Definition: to force someone to do something
Sentence: Our teachers compel us to finish our assignment

11. Word: Diligent
Definition: someone who is diligent works hard
Sentence: Diligent students always finish their work on time

12. Word: Belated
Definition: Happening or arriving late
Sentence: The project was a belated it had not been a success.

13. Word: Tractable
Definition: Easy to control or deal with
Sentence: The sat test was tractable then I expected

14. Word: Abhor
Definition: Hate
Sentence: Usually teachers abhor students when they don’t finish their work

15. Word: Vex
Definition: To make someone feel annoyed or worried
Sentence: I was so vexed to see him stand up with her

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Post 4 - Midpoint Reflection

8:11 PM |

Midpoint Reflection

The primary mission of Block Institute is to assist in improving the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families; I think if my organization didn’t exist there might no one assist improving the quality of individuals, disabilities life and might no one train them for many different jobs. It is very similar to what I expected before I started. I thought about organize files, tag, and pack files for ship out and a separate office on a separate computer. I have learned new skills from this internship that can be used to apply for another job such as I have learned how to communicate with people in a right way, Manage things about Medicaid, checking Medicaid for consumers, put pictures into applications as well as putting information from old forms to new ones. The environment in my Internship is pretty similar to my school environment. I usually speak English at all the time to communicate because no one speak my language in there and I think it has improved my English skills. My relationship with my mentor and co-workers is pretty well. We all behave friendly, neighborly. We do have respect for each other. My internship also has taught me how to behave well and communicate with professional, individuals with developmental disabilities. Internship has effected on my daily life & school work because we don’t really get enough classes to finish our assignments rather finishing them at school I do at home. In the next five weeks left, I am hoping willing to improve my schedule, time management.

lot of work I do at my Internship

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Post 3 - Vocabulary

8:10 PM |

1. Word / Phrase: sluggish

Meaning: moving or reacting more slowly than normal:

Context: sometime the computer I use on internship become sluggish because I save plenty of work on it

2. Word / Phrase: Abhor

Meaning: to hate a kind of behavior or way of thinking

Context: My supervisor Abhor if anybody interrupts him

3. Word / Phrase: Rash

Meaning: you do things too quickly, without thinking carefully about whether they are sensible or not

Context: My supervisor rashly agreed to help me anytime I would call him

4. Word / Phrase: Admissible

Meaning: acceptable or allowed

Context: My supervisor Admissible me to enter in Building without signing and showing ID

5. Word / Phrase: Staff

Meaning: the people who work for an organization

Context: My supervisor allowed me to go in staff member’s area

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Post 2 - Interview with Emerson Armstrong

8:10 PM |

Interview with Emerson Armstrong

1. How long have you lived in New York?

35 year

2. If you’re not a native of New York, where did you live before?

Barbados

3. Where did you go in high school? What were your favorite classes/ least favorite? What sports and extracurricular activities did you do?

I. East New York Technical High school

II. Math & Science

III. Student Government president, Editor of School Newspaper, enjoyed all sports

4. Did you go to college? Are you interested in going back to school? If so, what do you plan to study?

I. Attended Northeastern University

II. Plan to matriculate with credit to MBA

5. How did you choose your current occupation?

Refer by former employer to work as a Consultant setting up system for Block Institute

6. What steps did you take to get this job? Was the hiring process difficult, not difficult?

I. Met with Director and discussed Block Institute need for electronic system

II. Agreed to set up systems for creating and processing electronic records

7. How long have you worked here? Have you worked in different capacities at this job what jobs at this company have done in addition to the one you do now?

I. 18 years

II. Role expended over years to serve all Divisions at Stillwell Ave, Bay Parkway And Adult day services at Bay 44^th

8. What is your job title and what are the three tasks or responsibilities you do most often?

Administrative Coordinator

I. Manage Administrative Offices at all locations

II. Manage all billing records

III. Ensure compliance with Federal, States upwdd Regulation

9. Who is your direct Supervisor and what is her/his job title? How much do you interact with her/him on a weekly basis? How many people do you supervise?

I. Director of Adult Day Services

II. Interact Daily

III. Directly supervise 6 Staff, Indirectly supervise 16 Staff

10. What re two examples of challenges you face working here?

Time Frames, dead lines

Volume of Documentation required meeting compliance standards

11. What is the best part of your job?

Working with staff in a respectful Environment, Flexibility to dictate my Day-to-Day work activity

12. What is something you would like to change about your job?

Increase improves Technical aspect for all (most) work to be completed electronically

13. Did you work somewhere else before this job? Where? For how long? How was that job similar or different?

I. NYC health & Hospital corps

II. for 2 years

III. All jobs were related to health care system and developing electronic method for record processing

14. What do you see as your future at this company? If you plan on changing jobs, what will you do?

I. Continue in current Roll

II. Eventually start own Businesses in unrelated field- possibly retail

15. How do you hope I, a high school intern, can most help your company or organization?

Assist with backlist of Documents to scan + Files

Help create data base / spread sheet to improve tracking

16. What advice would you give to teenage interns (such as myself) getting ready for college?

I. Keep grades up

II. Enroll in a community activities

III. Join a team

IV. Practice public speaking/ presenting

V. Select a college that is nationally recognized

VI. Aim for the college of your choice but has a back-up plan

17. What advice would you give to teenage interns (such as myself) preparing to find a career?

I. Select a career that is meaningful – (not just for the money)

II. Travel or Enroll in international studies in college

III. Seek at least a bachelor’s Degree- (It is very competitive for covskilled workers)

IV. Explore opportunities – most people change careers after completing studies in a specific program

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post 1 - First week of my Internship at Block Institute

9:21 AM |

First week of my Internship at Block Institute Post 1(i)

My supervisor full name is Emerson Armstrong. He works in a Block Institute for adult with mental disability. He is so nice, kind and Responsible First day my supervisor Emerson introduce me to everyone in his working group which is Vocation Department. I have been doing many different kinds of work in my separate office. So far I have been scanning the files into the data base and tagging the files and preparing them to send out. Usually I work from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in Business days. I think my internship is not boring and I have learned so many useful and helpful things.

First two weeks of my Internship at IHSL Post 1(ii)

My supervisor full name is Alhaji Bah We call him by his nick name Abdul He is the Technician at International High school at Lafayette. He has small office in the building where he does his work and I stay with him and three other interns Roger, Atif and Braynd The office is small but I think enough for all us five. My supervisor is so nice, kind and Responsible. So far I have done many things such as Move equipment to different storage rooms and restore images in computers installing new Microsoft Office on all the iMacs desktop in my school I also was being distributing new iMacs laptop to the staff (Teachers) in my school. I work from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in Business days usually I arrive home at 6:00 pm because after internship I go gym which is not my internship. I think my internship is not boring and I have learned so many useful and helpful things. By the way I have this internship only for 2 weeks the internship I am going to be working for rest of the Hours is Block Institute.

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