Antoinette TATE, M.A., LPC
Fresno
Summary
Experienced and licensed professional counselor with a proven track record in conducting comprehensive assessments and providing individual and group psychotherapy. Skilled at working with individuals facing mental illnesses, disabilities, and behavioral concerns. Recognized for exceptional client advocacy skills, effective communication, and strong time-management abilities developed over a successful 10-year career.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Support Counselor
YES Prep Public School
07.2022 - Current
- Provides short-term counseling, consultation, crisis management, ongoing support, and referrals to community and mental health resources to students and their families
- Advocates consistently and proactively on behalf of students and families based on an understanding of and respect for various cultures and socioeconomic groups represented in the school and community
- Establishes solution-focused procedures and data-driven practices to more effectively serve students, families, and staff
- Supports teachers with Advisory lessons and the implementation of the district wide SEL curriculum (Character Strong)
- Identifies, reports, and coordinates evidence-based interventions for targeted, at-risk students
- Implements strategies to meet the full range of learning needs among diverse learners
- Maintains accurate records while ensuring adequate safeguards for the privacy and confidentiality of information
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counselor
Real Comfort Living LLC
09.2020 - 10.2024
- Treat patients with mental or emotional disorders by teaching them to function within their community
- Provide individual and group counseling to help clients adjust to their disability
- Evaluate clients' abilities, interests, experiences, skills, health, and education
- Develop a treatment plan for clients, in consultation with other professionals, such as doctors, therapists, and psychologists
- Arrange for clients to obtain services, such as medical care or career training
- Advocate for the rights of people with disabilities to live in a community and work in the job of their choice
- Provide cognitive behavioral therapy & person centered therapy
Special Education Teacher
Fort Bend ISD
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Conduct Instructional and other professional activities consistent with the requirements of state and federal laws to safeguard confidentiality with regard to students with disabilities
- Work collaboratively with parents, students, and school/ community personnel in the development of clear, measurable individual education plan (IEP) goals and objectives that are aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and skills (TEKS)
- Apply knowledge of human development and disabilities to plan and implement appropriate curriculum with appropriate modifications and adaptations
- Document ongoing student progress and maintain accurate records
- Participate in and or/ prepare paperwork for Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings
- Use various types of assessment features appropriately
- Fully implement students IEPs, including behavior intervention plans and accommodations/ modifications of materials and curriculum
Special Education Teacher
Pasadena ISD
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Participate and prepare paperwork for Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings
- Use various types of assessment features appropriately
- Fully implement students IEPs, including behavior intervention plans and accommodations/ modifications of materials and curriculum
- Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally and age- appropriate based on the student IEP
- Document ongoing student progress and maintain accurate records
- Conduct Instructional and other professional activities consistent with the requirements of state and federal laws to safeguard confidentiality with regard to students with disabilities
- Apply knowledge of human development and disabilities to plan and implement appropriate curriculum with appropriate modifications and adaptations.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Rehabilitative Services
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Administered the eligibility assessment process, ensuring applicants qualify for care they deserve
- Provided counseling and guidance to clients, helping them make informed choices
- Demonstrated quality standards in counseling and guidance by maintaining active and meaningful partnerships with consumers throughout their cases
- Accurately determine and document the level of significance of consumer's disability
- Served as a team leader to technicians and other staff
- Provided reasonable and necessary planned services and appropriately closed cases, or transitioned cases to adult VR
Investigations Caseworker II
Of Family & Protective Services
05.2013 - 01.2014
- Responded quickly in crisis situations involving children in an abusive or neglectful situation
- Investigated allegations of child abuse or neglect; took the necessary steps to protect children
- Testified in court and prepared comprehensive reports of investigative findings to support recommendations to the court
- Served as liaison to social service agencies, schools, local law enforcement agencies, and attorneys
- Managed shifting deadlines that required efficient prioritizing and flexibility.
Social Services Manager
Woodwind Lakes Health & Rehab Center
01.2011 - 06.2012
- Administered MDS 3.0 Assessments for Medicare and Medicaid rates
- Implemented initial assessments upon admissions of all patients
- Provided care planning for patients for the duration of their stay, and discharge planning for patients who were stable enough to return to the community
- Offer psychological services and behavior management for patients
- Organized managed care for patients on various insurance plans.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Prairie View
A & M University
2012
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work Prairie View
A & M University
2010
Skills
- Case Management
- Staff Management
- Community Resources
- Client needs assessment
- Rehabilitation Treatment Planning
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Client Advocacy
- Care Planning
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor #91017
- Certified Special Education Teacher EC-12 & ELAR 4-8 with STR
Timeline
Student Support Counselor
YES Prep Public School
07.2022 - Current
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counselor
Real Comfort Living LLC
09.2020 - 10.2024
Special Education Teacher
Fort Bend ISD
01.2018 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
Pasadena ISD
08.2016 - 05.2019
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Rehabilitative Services
01.2014 - 09.2015
Investigations Caseworker II
Of Family & Protective Services
05.2013 - 01.2014
Social Services Manager
Woodwind Lakes Health & Rehab Center
01.2011 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work Prairie View
A & M University
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor #91017
- Certified Special Education Teacher EC-12 & ELAR 4-8 with STR
Master of Arts - Counseling Prairie View
A & M University
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