Alyssa Heavyn Castillo
Kingsburg,CA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Prodigy Healthcare Inc.
01.2023 - Current
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
Clinician Trainee
Aspiranet
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
- Built trust and rapport with a compassionate approach.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Clovis Unified School District
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
Paraprofessional
Turlock Unified School District
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support the lead teacher.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Umass Global
Irvine, CA08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University Stanislaus
Turlock, CA05.2020
Skills
- Quick Learner
- Strong Communicator
- Team Player
- Extroverted
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Prodigy Healthcare Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Clinician Trainee
Aspiranet
07.2022 - 12.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Clovis Unified School District
09.2021 - 12.2023
Paraprofessional
Turlock Unified School District
08.2020 - 07.2021
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Umass Global
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University Stanislaus