Compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and leading individual therapy sessions. Committed to creating a safe, supportive environment for all clients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diversion Coordinator
Misfit Addictions Counsleing
08.2022 - Current
Schedule Meetings
Individual Client Sessions
Facilitate Individual Anger Management Sessions
Facilitate Juvenile Substance Use Prevention Classes
Maintain Confidentiality
Enter Session Notes in Accurate and Timely Manner
Maintain Ethical/Legal Practices
Conduct Assessments
Case Management
Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Family Nanny
Homewise LLC
01.2021 - Current
Nurtured strong relationships with both parents and children based on trust, respect, empathy, and open communication lines.
Managed challenging behaviors calmly and effectively using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage self regulation
Supported families in maintaining household order by performing light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and laundry tasks.
Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
Adapted quickly to evolving family dynamics or schedule changes to ensure a smooth transition period for the children involved.
Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Toddler Lead Teacher
Durango High School Early Learning Center
08.2018 - 01.2021
Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving, and social skills.
Kept classrooms under control by clearly outlining expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors
Collaborated with teaching staff to assess individual progress and make recommendations for appropriate learning strategies
Assisted students with developing fine motor skills through targeted activities involving cutting, drawing, painting, or other manipulatives.
Supported children's social-emotional development by implementing lessons on empathy, friendship, and problem-solving.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with current trends in early childhood education.
Integrated multicultural content into daily lessons to promote diversity awareness among young learners.
Lead Toddler Teacher
River Mist Preschool
08.2017 - 08.2018
Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
Increased child engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers.
Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in theschedule each day.
Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Designed and implemented an outdoor play area that incorporated natural elements, fostering curiosity and exploration among students.
Toddler Teacher
Tri-County Headstart
07.2013 - 08.2017
Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
Provided structured daily routines that balanced physical activity, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and rest periods.
Developed individualized lesson plans tailored to each child''s needs, promoting overall growth and development.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Worked closely with fellow teachers to share ideas, exchange feedback, and collaborate on curriculum planning efforts across classrooms.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Ensured all children felt valued, respected, and included within the classroom by fostering a culture of empathy and support.
Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Education
Clinical Mental Health - Master of Arts -
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO
01.2023
Philosophy - Bachelor of Arts -
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
01.2012
Skills
Early childhood education
Active listening
Exceptional organizational skills
Self-sufficient
Emotionally supportive
Efficient multi-tasker
Parent Communication
Efficient under pressure
Self-motivated
Relationship development
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
Timeline
Diversion Coordinator
Misfit Addictions Counsleing
08.2022 - Current
Family Nanny
Homewise LLC
01.2021 - Current
Toddler Lead Teacher
Durango High School Early Learning Center
08.2018 - 01.2021
Lead Toddler Teacher
River Mist Preschool
08.2017 - 08.2018
Toddler Teacher
Tri-County Headstart
07.2013 - 08.2017
Clinical Mental Health - Master of Arts -
Adams State University
Philosophy - Bachelor of Arts -
Fort Lewis College
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
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