Callum McInnes
Beaverton
Summary
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 a clinical mental health counselor.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Peer Support Group Facilitator
Nami Multnomah
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
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with case manager team to implement effective behavior management strategies, improving student behavior and classroom dynamics.
- Supported teachers in classroom management by establishing clear expectations, consistently enforcing rules, and reinforcing positive behavior choices to foster a productive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes and personal growth and wellness
- Adapted learning strategies to address neurodiverse student needs and enhance engagement.
- Improved student interpersonal and coping skills through facilitating peer interactions, modeling appropriate behaviors, and promoting empathy among classmates.
- 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, OR06-2023
Skills
- Empathetic and rapport building skills
- Excellent communication skills with firm boundary setting
- Strong listening skills with attention to detail
- Facilitation techniques through group peer support sessions
- Behavior observation and efficient data collection
- Experienced working in multi-diverse communities
- Trauma-informed care
Timeline
Mental Health Peer Support Group Facilitator
Nami Multnomah
09.2025 - Current
CTP Applegate Paraeducator
Portland Public School District
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Portland State University