Anna Lundine
Villa Park,Illinois
Summary
Recent MSW graduate with experience in Adoption-Focused and Trauma informed Family and Individual centered therapy. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Practitioner
Metropolitan Family Services
07.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
- Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
- Established and maintained relationships with youth, families and community partners.
- Created and implemented individualized plans for individual youth.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Treated patients using Theraplay, TBRI and talk therapy techniques.
Assistant Swim Coach
Elmhurst Aquatics
09.2021 - Current
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in the community.
- Taught a range of sport-specific skills in a clear, safe manner.
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Demonstrated all swimming strokes and observed athletes carefully to correct technique and form.
- Educated student-athletes on proper nutrition and benefits of adequate sleep, which helped improve overall performance.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Accepted coaching, constructive criticism and recognition with humility and composure.
- Supervised practices and contests, prioritizing safety at all times.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of all rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in Swimming.
- Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
- Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment
- Contact emergency medical personnel in case of emergency.
- Coached youth aged 5 to 18 for competitive swim team and oversaw participation in 30 events annually.
School Based Counselor-MSW Intern
Youth Crossroads
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Counseled clients on life skills and coping mechanisms
- Facilitated psychoeducational and therapeutic processing groups
MSW Student Intern
Advocate At Home- Hospice
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Wrote notes, completed documentation for referrals and maintained case files.
- Visited individuals in homes and attended group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements and procedures.
- Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to clients.
- Counseled clients on life skills and coping mechanisms.
- Educated patients and families about counseling and treatment options.
Water Safety Instructor
Elmhurst Community School District 205
09.2015 - 05.2021
- Assist with instruction of six (6) periods of physical education swim classes.
- Assist physical education teachers in placement of student groups for instruction.
- Assist in locker room supervision for aquatic classes.
- Assist physical education staff with enforcement of pool rules/regulations and policy.
- Work with student lifeguard program with regard to life guard responsibilities while helping with physical education classes.
- Work with student lifeguards to maintain and review emergency procedures, spinal injury management, etc.
- Responsible for attendance of student lifeguards.
- Supervise/instruct various Community Swim Programs offered to Elmhurst Community.
- Responsible for use of equipment in physical education classes and community swim programs.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
- Instructed students in water safety techniques
- Maintained knowledge and certification of first aid and CPR
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels
Assistant Swim Coach
ELMHURST SWIM TEAM
09.2013 - 03.2021
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in the community.
- Taught range of sport-specific skills in a clear, safe manner.. Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Demonstrated all swimming strokes and observed athletes carefully to correct technique and form.
- Educated student-athletes on proper nutrition and benefits of adequate sleep, which helped improve overall performance.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Accepted coaching, constructive criticism and recognition with humility and composure.
- Supervised practices and contests, prioritizing safety at all times.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of all rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in Swimming.
- Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
- Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment
- Contact emergency medical personnel in case of emergency.
Educational Assistant
Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Extended school-year meeting in months of June & July.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
Resident Partner
LEXINGTON SQUARE ELMHURST
04.2014 - 09.2015
- Aide residents in daily routines such as getting dressed/undressed, making bed, cleaning room, and putting clothes away.
- Assisting residents to and from meals and activities.
- Examining residents to make sure residents are well.
- Participating in activities to better get to know residents.
- Being a friend to each resident.
Life Guard
Chicago Public Schools CPS
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Observe the students while they swam during Physical Education class to maintain their safety and security.
- Aid teachers in instructing students when needed.
- Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
- Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
- Contact emergency medical personnel in case of emergency.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social
Loyola University
Chicago, IL05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Social Welfare
AUGUSTANA COLLEGE, Augustine College
Rock Island, IL05.2013
Skills
- Strong communicator
- Cooperative team member
- Energetic and organized
- Attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Active Listening
- Self-Motivated
- Developing treatment plans
- Patient Advocacy
- Building rapport
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
Timeline
Mental Health Practitioner
Metropolitan Family Services
07.2023 - Current
School Based Counselor-MSW Intern
Youth Crossroads
08.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Swim Coach
Elmhurst Aquatics
09.2021 - Current
MSW Student Intern
Advocate At Home- Hospice
09.2021 - 04.2022
Educational Assistant
Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205
06.2016 - 07.2018
Water Safety Instructor
Elmhurst Community School District 205
09.2015 - 05.2021
Resident Partner
LEXINGTON SQUARE ELMHURST
04.2014 - 09.2015
Assistant Swim Coach
ELMHURST SWIM TEAM
09.2013 - 03.2021
Life Guard
Chicago Public Schools CPS
09.2013 - 04.2014
Master of Social Work - Social
Loyola University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Social Welfare
AUGUSTANA COLLEGE, Augustine College
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