Hi, I’m
Andréa Edes
PSS/Behavioral Health Staff
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Graduation from Lifewell University Certified Peer Support Specialist training position expected 8/26/23. My communication, people-centric nature, and compassion have afforded me excellent leadership skills. Highly experienced English as a Foreign Language Teacher, exemplary verbal, written, and spoken talents, sensitive to diverse groups. Positively motivate students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship to meet learning objectives. Successful in maintaining professional and productive relationships with students, staff, and peers. Transferable skills dovetail with previous behavioral health counseling and case management experience (SUD).
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Self
Digital Content Creator
12.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Passionate and creative educator provides English language-learners globally with well-researched, original, bi-monthly podcast, "English USA," available on most major podcast sites.
- Self-taught, responsible for each episode from unique topic concepts to research, recording, editing, production, and distribution. (Podcast adds value to student lessons and offers exceptional learning opportunities.)
- Implemented strategies and tactics to grow followers on social media channels.
- Utilized digital publishing platforms expertly.
- Identified target audiences to analyze characteristics, behavior and media habits.
- Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
- Researched and evaluated timely topics on English language-learning skills and U.S. culture and society.
Self-employed (through Italki.com)
English Language Teacher
09.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Successfully improve non-native English-learning students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities
- Building on 15+ years of experience and expertise working as a counselor, develop healthy boundaries and long-lasting relationships with students of all ages.
- Regularly evaluate student progress, giving detailed feedback and developing new lesson plans as determined by students' individual growth and needs.
- Created original teaching curriculum, individualized to each student's needs enhancing learning concepts.
California Department Of Health Care Services
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
11.2013 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Detail-oriented self-starter.
- Researched, analyzed, and prepared concise, detailed reports of hundreds of bills and other legislative documents related to 'Medi-Cal,' California's version of the Medicaid program.
- Tracked legislative bills as they made it through the legislative process keeping management apprised during high volume, fast-paced and frequently changing legislative sessions.
- Expertly researched state and federal government databases for existing codes and regulations.
- Appointed to the agency's Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) of employees who are persons with disabilities (PWDs). DAC's purpose was to advise the head of the agency on matters relating to the education and recruitment of PWDs and to overcome and correct any underrepresentation of persons with disabilities among California Governmental Program staff. Researched the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related California codes and regulations regarding hiring PWDs. Elected as DAC secretary performing numerous required duties.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Passionate about issues relevant to Persons With Disabilities.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of program studies.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
State Of California Alcohol & Drug Programs
Staff Services Analyst
01.2008 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Became knowledgeable about state and federal programs and regulations such as Medicaid as they related to Substance Use Disorder prevention and treatment.
- Created documents, correspondence and memos to update leadership and team members.
- Compiled information and submitted monthly reports.
- Helped solve diverse program problems with in-depth analysis.
- Identified clear connections between policies and client benefits to eliminate or reduce program redundancy and help programs achieve goals efficiently.
- Synthesized current drug and alcohol field data to produce reports and polished presentations, highlighting findings, and recommending changes.
- Researched cutting-edge and pilot programs' end results and authored detailed reports or presentations, and suggested recommendations to management.
Education
Lifewell Behavioral Wellness - UniversityMesa, AZ
Arizona Peer Support Specialist Certification from Behavioral Health Treatment And Wellness
08.2023
California State University At Sacramento (CSUS)Sacramento
Master of Arts from Education
05.2008
University Overview
- Dean's List (Every Semester)
- Certificate in Internet Technology for Education
- 3.85 GPA
CSUSSacramento, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Women's Studies
05.2006
Breining InstituteOrangevale, CA
CA Alcohol & Drug Counselor Certification from SUD Counselor (State And Federal Certification)
05.2006
Sacramento City CollegeSacramento, CA
Associate of Arts from Foreign Languages And Literatures
05.2004
Skills
- Report Writing
- Emotional Support
- Behavior Modeling
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Life Skills Education
- Community Services Information
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Recovery Guidance
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Exemplary Communication
- Educational Programs
- Communication Abilities
Timeline
Digital Content Creator
Self
12.2022 - Current
English Language Teacher
Self-employed (through Italki.com)
09.2017 - Current
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
California Department Of Health Care Services
11.2013 - 08.2017
Staff Services Analyst
State Of California Alcohol & Drug Programs
01.2008 - 12.2012
Lifewell Behavioral Wellness - University
Arizona Peer Support Specialist Certification from Behavioral Health Treatment And Wellness
California State University At Sacramento (CSUS)
Master of Arts from Education
CSUS
Bachelor of Arts from Women's Studies
Breining Institute
CA Alcohol & Drug Counselor Certification from SUD Counselor (State And Federal Certification)
Sacramento City College
Associate of Arts from Foreign Languages And Literatures