Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Qualities
Activities
Awards
Volunteer Experience
References
Hobbies and Interests
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Anna Murphy

Glenwood Springs,CO

Summary

Remote, bilingual mental health counselor. Supports individuals who are seeking help with a variety of mental health challenges. An insightful counselor familiar with DBT treatment protocols and adept at responding to emergency situations calmly and respectfully. Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who creates meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate traumatic experiences.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counselor and Business Owner

Sandy Days Counseling, PLLC
2022.08 - Current
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
  • Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.

Production Assistant, Musician, Actor

Freelance
2018.10 - Current
  • Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
  • Developed strong memorization skills for quick mastery of scripts, enabling efficient preparation for auditions and performances.
  • Exhibited strong professionalism by maintaining punctuality, preparedness, and open communication throughout all stages of the production process.

Crisis Counselor, Bilingual School Interventionist

Aspen Hope Center
2021.08 - 2023.03
  • Provided prompt assistance to individuals in crisis, utilizing active listening skills and empathy to quickly establish rapport.
  • Managed high-stress situations with a calm demeanor, providing the necessary support to both clients and team members during challenging times.

Spanish Teacher

Two Rivers Community School
2019.08 - 2019.10
  • Taught Spanish to grades K - 8.
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
  • Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
  • Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
  • Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.

Spanish Teacher

Basalt High School
2017.08 - 2019.06
  • Taught Spanish 1 - 3 to grades 9 - 12 at a small mountain town high school, where skiing and hard-work were largely valued. (Please review activities above.)

Spanish Teacher

Montezuma-Cortez High School
2016.08 - 2017.06
  • Delivered culturally sensitive lesson plans at a school where a large percentage of the population were Native Americans. It was an honor to serve this community. (Please refer to activities above.)

Spanish Teacher

Armstrong Township High School
2016.01 - 2016.06
  • Provided service to a quaint public school in rural Illinois, where everyone knew each other very well. It was a warming experience. (Please, refer to activities above.)

Spanish Teacher Intern

Marshall High School
2015.08 - 2015.12
  • Gained valuable experience working in public schools, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports and developing a repertoire of teaching materials.
  • Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict rules and deadlines.

Bilingual Calling Agent

Spherion Staffing Solutions
2015.06 - 2015.08
  • Streamlined call processes for enhanced productivity and reduced wait times for callers.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Logged call information and solutions provided into internal database.

Substitute for Absent Teachers (PreK-12)

Regional Office of Education # 11
2012.08 - 2015.06
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

English Teacher

Universidad Intercultural del Estado de Puebla
2014.07 - 2014.09
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Assisted in publicizing and promoting the University.

Spanish Teacher

Atwood-Hammond High School
2013.08 - 2013.12

(Please refer to activities above.)

Instructor for Hatha and Flow yoga class

Paris YMCA
2012.09 - 2013.07
  • Educated clients on the benefits of a consistent yoga practice for stress reduction, improved flexibility, and overall mental clarity.
  • Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
  • Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.

Education

Eating disorder certification training

EDIT
08.2024

Basic Training

NeurOptimal Neurofeedback
09.2023

Master of Arts - Counselor Education

Adams State University
07.2022

Completed Training in "Spanish AP Language And Culture"

Cherry Creek Advanced Placement Institute
06.2018

Secondary Education Licensure

Prescott College
12.2015

Spanish Language School

Don Quijote Spanish Language School
01.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Eastern Illinois University
12.2011

Semester Abroad Spanish Language and Culture Immersion and Home-stay

Universidad De Guanajuato
12.2009

Skills

  • Child Protection
  • Inbound Call Management
  • Youth engagement
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Eating Disorder Knowledge
  • Crisis handling
  • Psychosocial Support
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Emotional Support
  • Culturally Sensitive Counseling
  • Individual Counseling
  • Treatment Plans

Qualities

energetic, creative, resilient, organized and hardworking

Activities

dog training, research, hiking, yoga, acting and playing music

Awards

Midwest Slamfest Best Actress for the film Marginal / August 2024

Volunteer Experience

  • Literacy Outreach, English tutor for a Spanish-speaker, Spring 2019 - Present
  • Paris Cooperative High School, Tutored a student who needed help passing Spanish I, Spring 2015
  • La Familia Family Center, Provided emergency nursery assistance and after-school care, Spring 2015
  • Casey-Westfield Elementary School, Tutored a 5th grader who spoke only Spanish, Spring 2014
  • WEFT 90.1 Air shifter, World Music DJ, 2011-2012
  • Amigos and Friends, English Language Partner, 2008-2009

References

  • Dr. Heather Harcourt, DrHarcourtPhD@gmail.com, 303-495-0522, 817 Colorado Ave., Unit 200, Glenwood Springs, CO, 81601
  • Karmen Pittengar, MSW, kpittengar@aspenhospital.org, 303-902-0811, 355 Gold Rivers Court, Unit 331, Basalt, CO, 81621
  • Sarah Fedishen, MA, fedishen3@gmail.com, 970-355-4409, 1205 Catherine Ct., Carbondale, CO, 81623
  • Trina Haines, MS, trinahaines@gmail.com, 970-945-1590, 521 Springridge Dr., Glenwood Springs, CO, 81601

Hobbies and Interests

physical and mental health, music, cultures, languages and nature

Certification

  • LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Counselor and Business Owner

Sandy Days Counseling, PLLC
2022.08 - Current

Crisis Counselor, Bilingual School Interventionist

Aspen Hope Center
2021.08 - 2023.03

Spanish Teacher

Two Rivers Community School
2019.08 - 2019.10

Production Assistant, Musician, Actor

Freelance
2018.10 - Current

Spanish Teacher

Basalt High School
2017.08 - 2019.06

Spanish Teacher

Montezuma-Cortez High School
2016.08 - 2017.06

Spanish Teacher

Armstrong Township High School
2016.01 - 2016.06

Spanish Teacher Intern

Marshall High School
2015.08 - 2015.12

Bilingual Calling Agent

Spherion Staffing Solutions
2015.06 - 2015.08

English Teacher

Universidad Intercultural del Estado de Puebla
2014.07 - 2014.09

Spanish Teacher

Atwood-Hammond High School
2013.08 - 2013.12

Instructor for Hatha and Flow yoga class

Paris YMCA
2012.09 - 2013.07

Substitute for Absent Teachers (PreK-12)

Regional Office of Education # 11
2012.08 - 2015.06

Eating disorder certification training

EDIT

Basic Training

NeurOptimal Neurofeedback

Master of Arts - Counselor Education

Adams State University

Completed Training in "Spanish AP Language And Culture"

Cherry Creek Advanced Placement Institute

Secondary Education Licensure

Prescott College

Spanish Language School

Don Quijote Spanish Language School

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Eastern Illinois University

Semester Abroad Spanish Language and Culture Immersion and Home-stay

Universidad De Guanajuato
  • LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Anna Murphy