Anisa Kacani
Clinton Township,MI
Summary
Accomplished Psychologist with a robust background in the Penitentiary System in Albania, adept at integrating healthcare models and fostering emotional awareness. Proven track record in substance abuse counseling and group therapy, enhancing patient care through innovative treatment implementation. Skilled in DSM-IV classification and psychological assessment, I bring analytical thinking and a compassionate approach to address complex mental health challenges.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Psychologist
Penitentiary System in Albania
- Conducted patient observations by monitoring behavior and documented physical health, family history and medications in mental health assessment reports.
- Disseminated reports and briefings for program management and to drive patient care improvements.
- Interviewed, observed, and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
- Developed substance misuse curriculum promoting Type and Type methodologies.
- Performed research on effectiveness of interventions and proposed changes to intervention structures based on evaluation outcomes.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Critically analyzed and interpreted reports related to opioid addiction, self-harm and psychosis across many healthcare domains.
- Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with patients.
- Distributed research documents, published journals, presented findings to psychology industry experts and applied in practice areas.
- Applied Area of expertise knowledge to interpret testing and observation results.
- Studied and applied practices from professional reports and literature along with therapies focused on patient needs.
- Implemented sound, peer-reviewed methodologies and interventions to foster psychological health.
- Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
- Defined core problems and determined key strategies for investigating and remediating concerns.
- Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
- Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and implement continuity of care.
- Identified concerns, research methodologies and optimal experimental designs to collect desired information.
- Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results, and recommended improvements.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide interactive and supportive environment for clients to process experiences and learn new coping skills.
School Psychologist
“Dervish Hekali “ High School in Albania
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Implemented prevention-oriented support groups for Type students.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Chippewa Valley School District
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
Bilingual Paraprofessional
Chippewa Valley School District
- Worked expertly and productively with students and parents from diverse ethnic groups.
- Demonstrated flexibility, coped with challenges of rapidly changing world and assisted students lacking language proficiency.
- Displayed knowledge of various routine educational tasks, duties and procedures and followed specific instructions of teacher.
- Supported teacher in classroom discipline and maintained standards of pupil behavior.
- Served as translator and interpreter for written and verbal communication to students, parents and staff members.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Utilized answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Planned and prepared bibliographies, charts and graphs.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
Education
Certificate - Intensive English Language
04.2024
No Degree - Communication Classes
04.2018
Master Of Advanced Study - Counseling Psychology
06.2015
Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology
07.2008
I studied for 4 years in the Faculty of Psychology, University of Tirana, Albania. I earned the title of School Psychologist.
Skills
- Integrated healthcare models
- Treatment implementation
- Specialization expert
- Emotional awareness
- Substance abuse counseling
- Group therapy
- Behavior analysis
- DSM-iV classification
- Patient screening
- Case management
- Foster parent support
- Psychological assessment
- Classroom instruction
- Data analysis
- DSM-iV categorizations
- Analytical thinking
Accomplishments
I worked for six years in penitentiary system in Albania for 6 years and I had the opportunity to be involved in many professional development training programs and earning relevant certifications. I also have a broad experience of working in school settings. I worked for two years as a school psychologist in Albania from 2015-2017, then I moved in United States along with my family. I continued to work in schools as special education teacher assistant and bilingual paraprofessional. One of my big accomplishments in United States is having graduated from English Language Institute in Wayne State University with honor roll certificate. I am highly motivated to pursue a master’s degree in school psychology in USA.
Certification
Intensive English program Honor Roll Certificate.
Diploma in School Psychology
Evaluated Transcripts of my Bachelor Degree in School Psychology from WES, New York, United States.
Evaluated transcripts from WES, USA of a semester of Master’s studies in Counseling psychology.
Languages
Albanian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Software
Microsoft office package
Interests
My hobbies are reading books, yoga and meditation, spending time with my family
Timeline
Psychologist - Penitentiary System in Albania
School Psychologist - “Dervish Hekali “ High School in Albania
Special Education Paraprofessional - Chippewa Valley School District
Bilingual Paraprofessional - Chippewa Valley School District
Wayne State University - Certificate, Intensive English Language
Macomb Community College - No Degree , Communication Classes
University of Tirana - Master Of Advanced Study, Counseling Psychology
Faculty of Social Sciences - Bachelor’s Degree , Psychology