I am a motivated and compassionate individual who has strong skills in therapeutic communication and supporting a variety of clients within multiple clinical environments. I am interested in building off of the foundation of my strong abilities in active listening, resilience building approaches and effective problem-solving. I am committed to supporting my community by applying these skills and working towards becoming an effective clinical mental health professional.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Peer Support Group Facilitator
Nami Multnomah
Portland, OR
09.2025 - Current
Facilitate a variety of mental health support group sessions to promote open dialogue and conversation among participants about a variety of lived mental health experiences and support healthy coping strategies (LGBTQ+, Complex Trauma and Dissociation, Connection, Young Adult).
Improved group member satisfaction and monitored group dynamics through consistent attention to individual needs and concerns while fostering a safe environment to improve growth.
Tailored discussion topics and conversations to the unique needs of each support group, ensuring relevancy, value and input from all participants.
Developed strong rapport with members by actively listening and empathizing with their struggles, promoting trust within the group.
Strengthened coping skills of participants through the introduction and practice of various stress management techniques.
Provided local resource sharing to increase community awareness of a variety of diverse support services.
CTP Applegate Paraeducator
Portland Public School District
Portland, OR
08.2023 - Current
Adapted multiple learning strategies to meet neurodiverse student needs and learning styles.
Collaborated with case manager team to implement behavior management strategies and techniques effectively.
Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
Improved student interpersonal and coping skills through facilitating peer interactions, modeling appropriate behaviors, and promoting empathy among classmates.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes and personal growth and wellness
Supported teachers in managing diverse classroom populations by providing targeted interventions for students who required additional assistance or modifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Portland State University
Portland, OR
06-2023
Skills
Empathetic and rapport building skills
Strong listening skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills with firm boundary setting
Facilitation techniques through group peer support sessions
Behavior observation and efficient data collection
Support Group Facilitator/Mental Health Advocate at NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)Support Group Facilitator/Mental Health Advocate at NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Mental Health Peer Support Specialist at Bluebonnet Trails Community ServicesMental Health Peer Support Specialist at Bluebonnet Trails Community Services