Amanda Brown

Nashville,AR

Summary

Graduate Counseling Student at Southern Arkansas University in the mental health setting. With a dedicated focus on trauma-informed care and physical disability adjustment. Combining rigorous CACREP-accredited academic training, ethical practices, trained in evidence-based counseling approaches. DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria, case conceptualization, and trauma-informed care in medical advocacy and rehabilitation support. Committed to ethical, culturally responsive, and client-centered practice across diverse populations.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

4th Grade Lead Teacher

Nashville Elementary School

Nashville, AR

08.2021 - Current

Case Management: Direct and implement IEPs and 504 Plans for students with emotional and cognitive needs, ensuring 100% adherence to federal and state disability regulations.
Behavioral Intervention: Design individualized behavioral modification plans to support students struggling with trauma, ADHD, and social-emotional regulation.
Crisis De-escalation: Utilize active listening and verbal de-escalation techniques to manage high-stress classroom incidents and emotional outbursts.
Clinical Documentation: Maintain precise, confidential records of student progress and behavioral data in accordance with FERPA and ethical standards.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Facilitate 'Team Meetings' with special education department families to create holistic support systems for at-risk students.

3rd grade Lead Teacher

Blevins Elementary

Blevins, AR

08.2019 - 05.2021

Case Management: Direct and implement IEPs and 504 Plans for students with emotional and cognitive needs, ensuring 100% adherence to federal and state disability regulations.
Behavioral Intervention: Design individualized behavioral modification plans to support students struggling with trauma, ADHD, and social-emotional regulation.
Crisis De-escalation: Utilize active listening and verbal de-escalation techniques to manage high-stress classroom incidents and emotional outbursts.
Clinical Documentation: Maintain precise, confidential records of student progress and behavioral data in accordance with FERPA and ethical standards.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Facilitate 'Team Meetings' with special education department families to create holistic support systems for at-risk students.

Office Manager

Ray Rogers Timber

Nashville, AR

01.1998 - 04.2018

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Southern Arkansas University

Magnolia, AR

12-2026

Skills

Therapeutic Techniques: Active Listening, Empathetic Communication, Crisis Intervention
Assessment & Diagnosis: Foundational knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and psychosocial assessment procedures

Trauma-Informed Care: Understanding the psychological impact of sudden physical disability, limb loss, and long-term rehabilitation
Professional Ethics: Trained in ACA Code of Ethics and HIPAA compliance for patient confidentiality

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