Soheila Yousefi
Student Affairs Professional
Florence
Summary
Student-centered university professional with over 10 years of experience in education, student engagement, crisis-responsive environments, and wellbeing-oriented programming. Currently serving as Incident Response Assistant at New York University (Florence), supporting students in high-pressure and sensitive situations. Holding a Master’s degree in Wellness, Sport & Health with specialization in health promotion, resilience, and holistic student development.
Extensive experience in organizing and supervising interschool sports competitions in Iran, promoting student participation, teamwork, and structured physical development. Actively involved in personal training and individualized fitness programming, with a strong focus on sustainable performance and wellbeing. Experienced in planning and facilitating sport-related events and physical activity initiatives within academic environments, contributing to student engagement and campus community building
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Incident Response Assistant
New York University (NYU Florence)
01.2025 - Current
Respond to residential student incidents and provide structured, non-clinical crisis support.
- Coordinate case management with Student Life, Housing, wellness, and safety services.
- Assist in conflict resolution and follow-up procedures to ensure student wellbeing and campus safety.
- Maintain confidential and accurate incident documentation and case records.
- Support risk assessment and prevention strategies within the residential community.
- Manage office-based administrative responsibilities related to student services.
- Handle student phone inquiries and email communications in a timely and professional manner.
- Contribute to daily operational processes within the Incident Response and Student Life office.
Research Intern
University of Bologna
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Completed 250-hour supervised internship.
- Conducted data collection and performance analysis.
- Supported research documentation and reporting.
Physical Education Teacher
Ministry of Education
01.2013 - 01.2022
- 10 years teaching middle and high school students.
- Organized sports competitions and student development programs.
Education
MSc - Wellness, Sport & Health
University of Bologna
ItalyBSc - Physical Education Teacher Training
Farhangian University
IranSkills
- Student Crisis Support & Case Management
- Residence & Housing Collaboration
- Health Promotion & Wellbeing Programming
- Multicultural Communication
- Administrative Coordination
Interests
Creative Movement & Training Innovation: Designing methodologies integrating physical training and art, Wellbeing Content Creation: Producing educational fitness and wellness content, Reading & Reflective Writing: Focused on psychology, philosophy, and personal development
Timeline
Incident Response Assistant
New York University (NYU Florence)
01.2025 - Current
Research Intern
University of Bologna
01.2023 - 01.2024
Physical Education Teacher
Ministry of Education
01.2013 - 01.2022
BSc - Physical Education Teacher Training
Farhangian University
MSc - Wellness, Sport & Health
University of Bologna