Barrymore Moton
COUNSELOR
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals to GET THE JOB DONE...
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Teachers Assistant
The Baby Fold
Normal, Illinois
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency. Graduating 100% of the students.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Residential Counselor
Southside Office Of Concern
Peoria , Illinois
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills.
- Counseled 16 residents in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies and adjustments to life.
- Utilized Microsoft to fill out and maintain federal and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, incident reports and progress notes.
- Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions.
- Cared for residents by assisting in changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning and personal hygiene.
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
- Collaborated with various agencies and service providers to facilitate care coordination and information sharing.
- Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills
- Attended meetings to develop and implement individually tailored treatment plans to lead residents to successful reintegration into society
- Utilized Microsoft to fill out and maintain federal and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, incident reports and progress notes
- Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions
- Counseled 16 residents in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies and adjustments to life
- Utilized Microsoft to fill out and maintain federal and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, incident reports and progress notes
- Collaborated with various agencies and service providers to facilitate care coordination and information sharing
- Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services and providing emotional support
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Children's Home Of Peoria
Peoria, Illinois
10.1998 - 11.2011
- Member of on-call emergency response team for crisis intervention within facility.
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
- Spearheaded group counseling sessions to help individuals deal with emotional and social issues.
- Devised and enhanced treatment strategies to promote continued progress.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
- Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
Canadian Football League
Ottawa Rough Riders
Ottawa, Ontario
06.1989 - 06.1990
- Responded to requests for information from media or designated appropriate spokesperson or information source.
- Increased revenues and supported business goals by developing public relations strategies and campaigns.
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Selected player of the game in first professional outing.
- Played in 17 televised games per year.
US GOVERNMENT
United States Army
FT. SILL, OK
08.1982 - 06.1986
- Set up M198 weapons, command and control systems to contribute to successful battery operations.
- Readied ammunition, projectiles and associated equipment to conduct launches within short windows.
- Supported C battery 1/39th FA combat operations by employing ground weaponry such as M198 Howitzer and various other large and small arms..
- Efficiently oriented and fired weaponry to smoothly eliminate enemy positions, vessels and personnel.
- Completed inspections and any basic repair need to uphold strict performance standards.
- Assisted with real-time intelligence collection by conducting field reconnaissance operations.
- Managed receipt, storage and issue of ammunition equipment and processes.
- Communicated over wire and radio and identified strategic target locations.
- Constructed field expedient firing aids for infantry weapons.
- Determined elevation and grid azimuths with maps and map overlays.
- Operated self-propelled howitzers and ammunition trucks safely.
- Maintained complete accountability during redeployment of sensitive communication equipment.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield
Education
Master of Arts - SCULPTURE 3 D Fundamentals
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2019
High School Diploma -
PEORIA MANUAL HIGH SCHOOL
1200 GRIZWOLD06.1980
Skills
- Progress reporting
- Group and individual instruction
- 3d fundamentals instruction
- Higher education
- Student safety
- Individual and group instruction
- Student assessments
- Teaching
Timeline
Therapeutic Teachers Assistant
The Baby Fold
08.2019 - 08.2020
Residential Counselor
Southside Office Of Concern
06.2015 - 10.2016
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Children's Home Of Peoria
10.1998 - 11.2011
Canadian Football League
Ottawa Rough Riders
06.1989 - 06.1990
US GOVERNMENT
United States Army
08.1982 - 06.1986
Master of Arts - SCULPTURE 3 D Fundamentals
Illinois State University
High School Diploma -
PEORIA MANUAL HIGH SCHOOL
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