Aisha Lusaba
Homewood,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Empathetic Counseling Intern known for connecting with clients, maintaining comfort and promoting progress during sessions. Easily collects information about patients through conversations, questions and in-depth interviews. Excellent observational and analytical skills with great insight into patients' mental state.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Assistant
Leslie Starasta
01.2020 - Current
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
- Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards.
- Maintained circulation desk for lending periodicals and books to patrons.
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
- Educated patrons on use of reference sources, card catalogs and automated information systems.
- Maintained secure environment by monitoring visitors at front desk.
- Created fliers to inform visitors and patrons of book clubs, meetings and special programs.
- Mentored library volunteers and coordinated work assignments.
- Assisted over 50 patrons with library's computers and provided information on logging onto Internet.
- Closely monitored front desk visitors to maintain secure and clean environment.
- Maintained accurate records and confidentiality of library book and periodical inventory.
- Kept detailed records of lending transactions and library users.
Counseling Intern(Practicum Semester)
Luella Mahannah, MS, LCPC
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Reviewed case files to better assess client needs and proper course of treatment.
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Performed 185 hours of supervised individual counseling sessions.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse clientele by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity during therapy sessions.
Child Care Assistant
Loni Elmore
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Instructed children in health and personal habits.
- Provided continuous supervision to children during indoor and outdoor activities to maintain safe learning and playing environments.
- Communicated with parents regarding child's behavior, daily activities and concerns.
- Developed healthy relationships with children to provide support and guidance in learning.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by encouraging positive self-concepts and understanding of others.
- Prepared and served nutritious and healthy meals and snacks.
- Taught children educational games to reinforce learning of alphabets and numbers.
- Cared for children ages 2 to 6 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lincoln Christian University
Lincoln, IL05.2021
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL05.2019
Skills
- Processes and Procedures
- Telephone Etiquette
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Problem-Solving Techniques
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Child Psychology Knowledge
- Nurturing Environment
- Emotionally Supportive
- Counseling techniques
Timeline
Counseling Intern(Practicum Semester)
Luella Mahannah, MS, LCPC
08.2023 - 12.2023
Library Assistant
Leslie Starasta
01.2020 - Current
Child Care Assistant
Loni Elmore
01.2018 - 12.2019
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Wheaton College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lincoln Christian University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Prairie State College
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