Alyssa Serdinsky
Rathdrum,ID
Summary
Compassionate individual with experience across diverse settings, including schools and community health organizations. Skilled in developing tailored counseling strategies that address individual needs, fostering emotional growth and resilience. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients from varied backgrounds, leading to significant improvements in mental well-being and life satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Frontier Behavioral Health
Spokane Valley, Washington
09.2024 - Current
- Encourage development of relevant skills to help overcome specific concerns.
- Coordinate resources to support clients and help each achieve targets.
- Instill hope by promoting positive self-disclosure and actively listening to client needs.
- Assist clients with developing relevant skills to improve functionality in social, educational and vocational situations.
- Help individuals overcome discrimination, stigmas and trauma by providing encouragement and community resources.
- Share details regarding recovery and wellness principles focused on helping others struggling to stay focused on personal recovery journeys.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for clients.
- Assiste clients with developing healthy coping skills to manage stressors.
- Participate in weekly team meetings to discuss cases and develop treatment plans.
- Complete detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Listen to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
Special Education Paraeducator
Spokane Public Schools
Spokane, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Deliver personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Support student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Perform special tasks such as assisting with hygiene and cleanliness to help students with special needs learn and grow
- Use behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
- Oversee students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Participate in lesson planning and curriculum implementation
Special Education Paraeducator
Victor Valley Union High School District
05.2019 - 08.2023
- Deliver personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Support student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Perform special tasks such as assisting with hygiene and cleanliness to help students with special needs learn and grow
- Use behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
- Oversee students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Participate in lesson planning and curriculum implementation
Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Autism Therapies
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories and other assessment methodologies
- Modified behavioral disorders caused by delayed or hindered development to help patients better integrate with peer groups and succeed in social and educational environments
- Visited clients at home, school and other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors and clinical leads
- Utilized PRT and DTT behavioral strategies to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors and engagement in self-care
Special Education Paraeducator
Hesperia Unified School District
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted teachers with classroom management in order to maintain a positive learning environment
- Worked as a one-on-one assisting student with special needs to ensure proper safety measures as well as monitored daily behavioral and academic needs
- Modified classroom work to meet the needs of each individual
- Supervised students outside of school who participated in the workability program
- Communicated properly and efficiently with teacher regarding everyday classroom needs for each student
Receptionist
Sterling Inn
06.2013 - 06.2018
- Answered high-volume, multi-line telephone while directing callers to appropriate company personnel
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines
- Prepared documentation and reports for office meetings, distribution and filing
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents
- Computer skills, emailing, and report writing skills
Education
BS - Social Psychology, Social Work
Park University
Victorville, CAAssociates of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CASkills
- Experience working with students with diverse disabilities and populations
- Energetic and Patient
- Classroom/behavior Management
- Collaborates with others
- Always willing to learn and become better
- Strong communication, both written and verbally
- De-escalation Techniques/Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking in hostile Situations
- Technological Skills
References
- Kassidy Dinkins, Special Education Teacher, 725-500-6784, Kassidydinkins1@gmail.com
- Maxine Chavez, Paraeducator, 509-919-6110, Missmaxinechavez@gmail.com
- Bryce Jordan, Principal Assistant, 509-993-9959, BryceJ@spokaneschools.org
Certification
- MOAB trained
- CPI trained
- Certified peer support specialist
- CANs assessment trained
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Frontier Behavioral Health
09.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraeducator
Spokane Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Autism Therapies
03.2020 - 12.2022
Special Education Paraeducator
Victor Valley Union High School District
05.2019 - 08.2023
Special Education Paraeducator
Hesperia Unified School District
08.2018 - 06.2019
Receptionist
Sterling Inn
06.2013 - 06.2018
BS - Social Psychology, Social Work
Park University
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Victor Valley College