Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline

Ariel Harlow

Elevated Academy
Scottsdale,AZ
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience

Compassionate Behavioral Health Technician and Educator experienced in supporting at-risk youth and individuals with behavioral and emotional needs. Delivered effective behavior support and crisis de-escalation through collaborative treatment plan implementation, fostering therapeutic learning environments that promote healing and personal growth. Focused on inclusive education and leadership in curriculum development, enhancing student assessment and classroom management to empower both colleagues and students.

Work History

Mentor / Teacher

4 Years 9 Months
Elevated Academy | 01.2022 - Current
  • Provided individualized support to students with academic and behavioral needs, fostering their growth and engagement.
  • Facilitated students' academic, personal, and social development, addressing challenges through tailored guidance.
  • Adapted curriculum to accommodate IEPs and diverse learning styles.
  • Documented progress and collaborated with school staff and parents to ensure cohesive support for student success.
  • Observed classroom instruction and delivered targeted feedback to strengthen teaching effectiveness.
  • Facilitated professional learning sessions on instructional strategies and student engagement techniques.
  • Collaborated with school leaders to improve consistency across classroom practices.

Behavioral Health Technician / Teacher

2 Years 5 Months
Integrity Youth Homes | 01.2024 - 06.2026
  • Delivered trauma-informed care and academic instruction to adolescents in licensed BHRF setting, enhancing emotional well-being and academic engagement.
  • Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with IEP goals and therapeutic strategies.
  • Tailored support for youth with behavioral challenges and learning disabilities through individualized approaches, fostering personal growth and learning success.
  • Support youth with behavioral challenges and learning disabilities using individualized approaches.
  • Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and guardians to coordinate care and academic progress.
  • Facilitated educational and social-emotional activities that promoted resilience and self-regulation, contributing to improved coping skills among participants.

Medical Records Clerk

1 Year
Ciox Health | 01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Managed release of information requests while ensuring HIPAA compliance and accurate medical record disclosure.
  • Coordinated release of medical records, ensuring adherence to HIPAA guidelines to protect patient confidentiality.
  • Communicated with providers and patients to facilitate accurate and timely delivery of medical records, enhancing patient experience.
  • Indexed, scanned, and validated protected health information into electronic health record systems.
  • Reviewed charts for completeness, correcting discrepancies and routing missing documentation to appropriate departments.

Social Work Intern

1 Year
Chicanos Por La Causa | 01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Conducted intakes, developed treatment plans, and documented SOAP notes under supervision of licensed social worker.
  • Conducted client intakes and assessed needs for housing, food, and behavioral health referrals.
  • Connected families with community resources, including benefits, shelters, and support services.
  • Engaged in behavioral health trainings and managed cases for vulnerable populations.
  • Coordinated case documentation, maintaining accurate confidential records and service notes.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions – Arizona State University | Phoenix | 01-2021
  • Dean’s List
  • Graduated: Spring
  • GPA: 3.0

Skills

Trauma-informed management
Education plan development
Behavioral health support
Crisis de-escalation
Treatment documentation
At-risk youth instruction
Program evaluation
Youth empowerment
Youth Safety Certification
Crisis Management Training
Behavioral Support Techniques
Educational Technology Tools
Case documentation
Effective communication
Data-Driven Instruction
Mentorship Development

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of Ethan Legacy Scholarship.
  • Achieved student engagement by completing effective communication styles with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card, CPR/First Aid Certified, CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certified, Mandated Reporter Trained

Timeline

Behavioral Health Technician / Teacher

Integrity Youth Homes
01.2024 - 06.2026Read More

Mentor / Teacher

Elevated Academy
01.2022 - CurrentRead More

Medical Records Clerk

Ciox Health
01.2021 - 01.2022Read More

Social Work Intern

Chicanos Por La Causa
01.2020 - 01.2021Read More

Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions – Arizona State University

Bachelor of Social Work from Social Work
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Ariel Harlow