Allie Trambow Ledbetter
North Charleston,SC
Summary
Highly adaptable and motivated counselor-in-training with a passion for working with youth and adolescents with neurodevelopmental and intellectual disabilities. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing culturally competent care to minority and underserved populations. Proven ability to work independently, quickly acquire new skills, and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Dedicated to reducing health disparities through advocacy, education, and direct mental health counseling.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Counselor
Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
03.2024 - Current
- Facilitate psycho-educational groups focused on topics such as stress management, anger management and coping skills.
- Develop positive relationships with clients through active listening and empathy.
- Educate clients about available community resources to assist them in meeting their needs.
- Accurately track clients' progress and keep a comprehensive record of all interactions.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation by writing detailed medical notes that are subsequently converted for billing purposes.
Pediatric Personal Care Aide (PCA)
AlreadyHomecare
Charleston, SC
02.2023 - Current
- Provide physical, emotional, and logistical support to clients.
- Encourage clients to participate in age-appropriate recreational activities.
- Answer questions from family members regarding care plans for the client.
- Maintain accurate records of services provided, documenting any changes in condition or behaviors observed during visits.
- Act as an advocate for the rights of patients while upholding all laws pertaining to patient confidentiality.
Behavior Specialist
ConnectingBridge Therapy
Charleston, SC
07.2022 - Current
- Implement de-escalation protocols when necessary to help keep students safe while managing their challenging behaviors.
- Maintain accurate records of assessments, observations, interventions, and other activities related to each student's behavioral plan.
- Attend professional development workshops related to best practices in working with special needs populations.
- Conduct home visits as needed to provide additional supports or to observe family dynamics impacting a child's behavior at school.
- Advise teachers on how to best modify instructional strategies based on an individual student's strengths and weaknesses.
- Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments, developed Behavior Intervention Plans, and monitor student progress in meeting IEP goals.
- Developed social skills instruction plans for students who exhibit difficulty developing appropriate peer relationships.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University Of Hawaii At Mānoa
Honolulu, HI
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with Dr. Lea Lucas to facilitate instruction for both synchronous and asynchronous online sections of PSY100.
- Conducted weekly office hours to provide academic guidance to students.
- Graded student assignments and exams, providing feedback on their performance.
- Organized lectures, seminars, workshops, and other activities related to the subject matter of the class.
- Created multimedia materials such as presentations, videos, and podcasts to supplement classroom instruction.
- Facilitated discussions among students during class sessions.
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Aloha Behavioral Practice
Kailua, HI
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans, monitored progress, and made adjustments as needed.
- Provided direct instruction and guidance to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in accordance with their treatment plans.
- Tracked data on client behaviors using a variety of methods including but not limited to ABC charts, frequency counts, duration recording, interval recording.
- Conducted functional assessments for challenging behaviors and designed individualized behavior support plans accordingly.
- Assisted in the development of social skills curricula by designing activities that are tailored to the needs of each client.
- Collaborated closely with other team members such as BCBAs, parents, caregivers, teachers, therapists to ensure consistency across all environments.
- Coached families on how to implement ABA strategies at home or in community settings effectively.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling And Rehabilitation
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Columbia, SC05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - French
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI12-2021
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavior Analysis
- Case Management
- Group facilitation
- Analytical Thinking
- Report Writing
- Treatment Planning
- Needs Assessment
- Data Confidentiality
- Cultural Competence
Certification
- Safety-Care® Specialist
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Affiliations
- Volunteer at Healing Farms providing group community outings for young adults with intellectual disabilities transitioning out of high school. (March 2022-Present)
- Volunteer at Windwood Farms leading group recreational activities for young boys ages 6-17 at an inpatient psychiatric rehabilitative group home. (September 2023-Present)
- Volunteer at SC Legal Services providing free translation services for lawyers seeking to provide pro-bono services to the Hispanic community. (April 2024-Present)
- Student Volunteer at the 2024 American Counseling Association (ACA) Conference.
- Student Member of American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA) where I ran a booth at the 2024 ACA conference and both monitor and attend monthly webinars. (September 2023-Present)
- Big Sister at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry where I develop a positive, supportive mentoring relationship with my little. (August 2024-Present)
- Organized fundraising for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and participated in the Out of Darkness Walk in 2023, with plans to do the same in 2024.
- Participant in the 2025 ACA Graduate Student Ethics Competition for Master's Students.
- Member of the Medical Spanish Club (August 2024- Present)
Accomplishments
- Counseling and Rehabilitation Student Association, Vice President 2024-2025
- Member of Chi Sigma Iota, 2024
- Member of Pi Delta Phi, 2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Counselor
Medical University Of South Carolina
03.2024 - Current
Pediatric Personal Care Aide (PCA)
AlreadyHomecare
02.2023 - Current
Behavior Specialist
ConnectingBridge Therapy
07.2022 - Current
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University Of Hawaii At Mānoa
08.2021 - 12.2021
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Aloha Behavioral Practice
03.2020 - 12.2021
Master of Arts - Counseling And Rehabilitation
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - French
University of Hawaii At Manoa
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