BRIANNA AGYEI
Coppell,TX
Summary
Detail oriented team player bringing in eight years of experience achieving ambitious goals in the challenging mental health and educational field. Possessing strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Texas Workforce Commission
02.2022 - Current
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals
- Provided individual job coaching services to individuals, helping them make informed career decisions
- Explore occupational choices; prepare for an effective job search and connect with part internships and full-time employment opportunities
- Provided proofreading, reviewing, and resume building to clients
- Help clients select and apply for educational programs to obtain necessary degrees, credentials, and skills
- Teach clients job search skills such as interviewing and networking
- Mobilized case management system to document service delivery and case progress
- Administered preliminary and comprehensive vocational assessments
- Promoted development of interviewing, resume writing and etiquette skills
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence
- Liaised with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities
- Evaluated diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans
- Led vocational assessments for clients with physical, emotional, intellectual and behavioral disabilities.
MAT
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Recovery Centers of America
- Counseling patients (adults ages 18 and over) in an outpatient, crises situation by identifying patient resources and coping abilities in order to help patients cope with and take steps to resolve crisis
- Ensuring the completion of patient databases, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other essential documentation in accordance with applicable federal and state standards as well agency policies and procedures
- Providing patients with orientation regarding objectives of the program, phase system requirements, rules and regulations, sanctions, hours of services, patient rights, and additional information to help patients adjust to the program
- Assuring each patient is assessed and placed accordingly in one of the following phases in accordance with Federal and State standards as well as agency policies; and provide counseling to the patient in accordance with the following schedule: Phase 1: At least one counseling session per week, Phase 2: At least one counseling session every two weeks, Phases 3, 4, 5, 6: At least one counseling session every month
- Assistance with career services and development.
Mental health Center intern
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Starting Point New Jersey
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
- Ran errands and provided general office support in a professional environment
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
School Counseling Intern
Cinnaminson Middle School
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Developing, implementing, and managing school guidance programs for students ages 11-13 years of age
- A suburban public school district with predominantly white students, about 10 percent black, 3 percent Asian, and Spanish
- Academic or career advising and counseling services for students dealing with suicide, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, identity crisis, bullying, stress, time management, and family conflict
- Providing services for special education students that make up about 5 percent of the school
- Also serving foreign students who have newly immigrated from Brazil and Turkey
- Working with students in individual, small group, and classroom settings
- Assisting students with creating an academic plan for their education, as they prepare for high school
- Advocate and collaborate to promote equity and access for students
- Founded and oversaw boys' group for 8 weeks, with the purpose of decreasing conduct issues among 6th grade boys and increasing social-emotional development skills
- Collaborated with school principals, educators, and administrative assistants to ensure guidance and expectations before implementing boys' group
- Presented results before stakeholders, revealing that peer-support, social emotional learning programs, role playing, and modeling are skills that should be utilized all year round
- Acted as liaison between students, parents, and additional counseling or community resources
- Assisting students with career services and employment
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
School Counseling Intern
Y.A.L.E School
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with school counselors and psychologists to properly support special education students (autism, individually, group and classroom setting
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises
- Conducted various boys' and girls' groups virtually during the school year where students were given the opportunity to discuss issues on depression, anxiety, LGBTQ, family feuds, self-esteem, bullying, and academics
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests, and characteristics of different students
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
Chesterfield Elementary School
Paraprofessional
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Reviewed computer science class material with students to support discovery of correct answers to problems.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
- Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
Charter Substitute Teacher Network (Long term Substitute Teacher)
Chesterfield Elementary School
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Working in a Pre-k classroom with autistic children from ages 3-7
- Assisting with daily tasks and learning activities
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition
- Taught average of seven students per class
- Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents
- Stood in for English teacher for over 90 days, maintaining student progress and keeping up with lesson plans
- Assisted students in ongoing projects and assignments on English Language and conducted extra research to further understanding of topics
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development, and knowledge advancements during teacher absence
- Kept students on-task with initiative-taking behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments.
Paraprofessional
10.2015 - 12.2018
- Mary A
- Dobbins, Legacy Treatment Services
- Working with kids who have various learning, emotional, and physical disabilities (autism, anxiety, depression, suicide, bullying, ADHD, partially blind, verbal & non-verbal including at risk youth in the foster care system)
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Kept classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting toys and surfaces
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Youth Treatment Specialist
Vision Quest
06.2013 - 03.2015
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist historically underserved youth in the foster system who also struggled with mental and behavior issues by providing tools in recognizing and redirecting poor habits
- Moreover, creating a safe space for them to identify their trauma, recognize their potential, and to thrive above what their have endured
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages
- Implemented variety of fun and recreational activities for residents, including oil painting, book clubs and cooking classes
- Provided guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels
- Encouraged youth to talk issues out with each other without anger, which eased tense situations
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Education
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy & School Data -
University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education
Master of Science - undefined
School and Mental Health Counseling
05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Burlington County College
12.2016
Associate of Arts - Psychology & Education
Rutgers University
05.2013
Skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Interviewing & resume screening
- Writing
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer skills
- Adaptability
- Organization
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Project Management
- Counseling and therapy
- Leadership
Work Availability
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
MAT
06.2022 - 08.2022
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Texas Workforce Commission
02.2022 - Current
Mental health Center intern
07.2021 - 05.2022
School Counseling Intern
Cinnaminson Middle School
09.2020 - 05.2022
School Counseling Intern
Y.A.L.E School
09.2020 - 06.2021
Chesterfield Elementary School
Paraprofessional
01.2020 - 06.2020
Charter Substitute Teacher Network (Long term Substitute Teacher)
Chesterfield Elementary School
12.2018 - 06.2019
Paraprofessional
10.2015 - 12.2018
Youth Treatment Specialist
Vision Quest
06.2013 - 03.2015
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy & School Data -
University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education
Master of Science - undefined
School and Mental Health Counseling
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Burlington County College
Associate of Arts - Psychology & Education
Rutgers University
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