Jenna Dawn Rivera

Jenna Rivera ’s interest in the field of psychology stemmed from assisting in special education dance classes in high school where she worked with children with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. She aided in teaching basic motor skills, memory skills, and social/communication skills. Jenna graduated Marymount Manhattan College in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts, as a double major in Psychology and Business, with a minor in Dance Education. As a first-generation college student, she was invited into the College Honors Program and received the Academic Achievement Award for outstanding scholastic accomplishments. She is an achieved member of three international honors societies: Alpha Chi, Psi Chi, and Sigma Beta Delta. Jenna also became a teaching assistant for Experimental Psychology at MMC where she facilitated classroom management and met with students one-on-one to aid in their research and advancement in the course. Jenna is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavioral Analysis.

Publications

Dance and Movement Therapy With Children and Developmental Disabilities/Disorders
Dance and Movement Therapy With Children and Developmental Disabilities/Disorders
Jenna Dawn Rivera. © 2023. 19 pages.
Dance and movement therapy has become a quickly growing field in the creative arts therapies, combining psychotherapy and embodiment. Sessions are often available in schools...