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Brenda Castaldi

Oviedo,FL

Summary

Dynamic educator and clinical supervisor with a proven track record. Excelled in curriculum development and psychotherapy, enhancing student success and staff proficiency. Demonstrated exceptional digital publishing skills and fostered a collaborative learning environment. Skilled in lesson planning and clinical supervision and adept at driving educational and therapeutic outcomes.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Middle School/High School Teacher

The Master's Academy
08.2005 - Current
  • Served as the Yearbook Adviser and produced an annual 220-page book on a $50K budget.
  • Taught subjects such as English, Journalism, Debate, AP/Dual Enrollment Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Creative Photography, Career Research, Creative Writing and Middle School Science.
  • Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.

Clinical Director/Program Supervisor II

Children’s Home Society
12.2003 - 07.2005
  • Provided clinical supervision, training, hiring, and evaluation of counselors and non-clinical staff at a group home for girls in shelter and foster
    care.
  • Performed various administrative responsibilities, including budgeting and oversight of Medicaid records.

Teacher/Instructor

Summit Quest Charter Academy
08.2002 - 04.2003
  • Taught a variety of courses to 6th-8th graders, offered calligraphy classes, and scheduled field trips.
  • Designed and implemented a system of organization for maintaining weekly clubs.

Instructor

Metabolic Research Center
09.2001 - 04.2003
  • Taught life management skills to men and women in weight management program.
  • Provided instruction on topics such as identity, boundaries, control, addictions, grief, anger, and relaxation.

Instructor/Academic Coordinator

NET Training Institute
07.2000 - 11.2002
  • Developed curriculum and taught counseling theory and skills to adult students.
  • Maintained provider status with various organizations and served as a liaison with instructors.

Professional Counselor/Supervisor

Keys to Life Ministries and Counseling Services,
11.1998 - 11.2002
  • Counseled children, adolescents, women and
    families.
  • Implemented and interpretation Kendall Life Language Profiles.

Lead Interventionist

Circles of Care, Inc.
08.1994 - 09.1999
  • Provided guidance and training to other interventionists.
  • Facilitated groups, counseled children and families, formulated treatment plans, and connected clients with community services.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psycology

Radford University
Radford, Virginia

Master of Science - Christian Psychological Studies

Richmont Graduate University
Atlanta, GA

Master of Science - Community Counseling

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Teaching strategies
  • Education/training
  • Psychotherapy
  • Clinical supervision
  • Curriculum development
  • Digital photography
  • Graphic design/publishing/copy editing
  • Canvas/Moodle/FACTS
  • Teaching strategies

Certification

  • Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • Approved Florida Mental Health Counselor
  • Florida Educator’s Certificate in Middle School Integrated Curriculum (Grades 5-9)
  • Passed National Certified Counselor Exam
  • ACSI Professional Certification in Social Science/Psychology and Endorsement in French

Timeline

Middle School/High School Teacher

The Master's Academy
08.2005 - Current

Clinical Director/Program Supervisor II

Children’s Home Society
12.2003 - 07.2005

Teacher/Instructor

Summit Quest Charter Academy
08.2002 - 04.2003

Instructor

Metabolic Research Center
09.2001 - 04.2003

Instructor/Academic Coordinator

NET Training Institute
07.2000 - 11.2002

Professional Counselor/Supervisor

Keys to Life Ministries and Counseling Services,
11.1998 - 11.2002

Lead Interventionist

Circles of Care, Inc.
08.1994 - 09.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Psycology

Radford University

Master of Science - Christian Psychological Studies

Richmont Graduate University

Master of Science - Community Counseling

Georgia State University

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