ALLIE FARRELL
North Tacoma Montessori Center
Tacoma,WA
12
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Enthusiastic professional who cultivates trusting, positive environments for both the individuals I serve and the colleagues I work alongside. A highly adaptable and resilient active listener, with 4+ years of experience in the behavioral health field. Brings strong communication, a high level of awareness, and unshakeable commitment.
Work History
LGBTQ+ Support Group Facilitator
6 Months- Facilitate LGBTQ+ peer-support group, focused on wellness, community, and recovery.
- Foster connection between members through active listening and prompting conversation.
- Ensure a safe, inclusive, nonjudgmental environment for all participants.
- Ensured adherence to NAMI model and support group guidelines during sessions.
- Offer tailored support and resources to meet individual member needs.
Classroom Teacher
11 Months- Ensured consistency and structure in a changing environment to foster a stable learning atmosphere.
- Met the behavioral and emotional needs of each student.
- Created tailored support strategies addressing developmental stages and emotional needs of individual students.
- Provided individualized support to address students' behavioral and emotional requirements, fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
- Facilitated positive group dynamics through effective collaboration with colleagues.
Café Companion Volunteer
- Facilitated connections that fostered belonging within a recovery-focused community.
- Supported individuals in identifying strengths and recovery goals.
- Facilitated connection & belonging in a recovery-focused community setting.
- Established clear boundaries to foster a safe environment. while building authentic relationships.
- Promoted mutuality, empowerment, and self-determination in community interactions.
Customer Service Closing Lead
5 Years 3 Months- Managed evening operations, ensuring efficient service delivery in high-volume environment.
- Addressed patron concerns and resolved conflicts to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Assisted staff with problem-solving during busy shifts. & maintained effective teamwork.
Lead Preschool Teacher
2 Years 6 Months- Developed bilingual curriculum to support diverse learning needs.
- Implemented behavior guidance techniques to enhance emotional regulation skills.
- Promoted social-emotional skills through interactive play sessions.
- Facilitated relationship building between students.
Art Therapy Facilitator
2 Years 8 Months- Facilitated self-discovery art projects, fostering personal expression among diverse participants.
- Created training materials and resources to enhance emotional awareness through art.
- Implemented creative activities that promoted effective communication and strengthened connections among participants.
- Facilitated group collaboration sessions to enhance teamwork dynamics.
Surveyor
1 Year 10 Months- Designed questionnaire items aligned with sociology research objectives and departmental study requirements.
- Reviewed incoming responses for errors, duplicates, and incomplete entries before analysis preparation.
- Standardized survey procedures to strengthen consistency across multiple studies and data collection cycles.
- Led survey distribution and follow-up communications to improve participant response rates and data completeness.
Education
BA Degree - Psychology
- magna cum laude graduate
Skills
Group facilitation
Crisis management
Trauma-informed support
Person-centered care
Recovery support
Strengths-based support
Emotional regulation
Warning sign recognition
Risk Assessment
Motivational techniques
Active Listening
Open-ended inquiry
Trust building
Cultural awareness
Gender-Identity Awareness
Safety strategies
Resource management
Referral management
Conflict management
Creative Problem Solver
Creative Intervention
Grounding methods
Empathy training
Active listening
Group Facilitation
Creative Intervention
Certification
- CPSS- Washington State Certified Peer Support Specialist
Timeline
LGBTQ+ Support Group Facilitator
NAMI Pierce County
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Café Companion Volunteer
Recovery Café
12.2025 - 10.2025Read More
Classroom Teacher
North Tacoma Montessori Center
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Lead Preschool Teacher
Our Beginning
03.2020 - 09.2022Read More
Customer Service Closing Lead
Central Cinema
11.2019 - 02.2025Read More
Art Therapy Facilitator
Seattle Art Museum
07.2017 - 03.2020Read More
Surveyor
University of Central Florida: Sociology Department
10.2014 - 08.2016Read More
University of Central Florida
BA Degree from Psychology
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Personal Information
Availability: Can Relocate!