Develops, optimizes, and implements course plans to meet frequently changing patient groups.
Teaches patients mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance.
Initiates, facilitates, and moderates group discussions on applied DBT skills and addiction recovery topics.
Participates in clinical meetings to appropriately coordinate patient care services.
Utilizes range of instructional strategies and multimedia approaches to diversify instruction.
Completes detailed documentation of group sessions, and patient notes.
Volunteer
Encircle LGBTQ+ Support
Provo, UT
06.2023 - 05.2024
Facilitates and moderates Youth Friendship Circles.
Advocates for at-risk individuals and promotes helpful resources and programs to foster progress.
Demonstrates full understanding of ethical and legal responsibilities involved, treating individuals fairly and respectfully.
Cultivates caring relationships and encourages empathetic communication with guests.
Supervises guests to maintain an organized and safe environment.
Establishes and maintains relationships with fellow volunteers and organizational stakeholders.
Disaster Relief Volunteer
Hope Chapel
Kihei, HI
10.2023 - 10.2023
Investigated cases for proper use of emergency resources and services.
Listened to personal stories, asked questions, and offered emotional support.
Assisted community members with completing applications and registration forms.
Empowered individuals and families to negotiate with resource providers and make decisions on their own behalf.
Research Assistant
BYU
Provo, UT
04.2019 - 06.2019
Coded and verified data in accordance with specified research protocol and coding procedures, entering data into computer database for subsequent analysis.
Analyzed experimental results and determined whether results fit within standard procedures.
Reviewed experimental data to catch potential errors and correct mistakes.
Middle School ESL Teacher
Dixon Middle School
Provo, UT
08.2005 - 05.2007
Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
Built relationships with students of diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds and their families.
Used positive reinforcement method to redirect poor behavior.
Attended variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation, and engaging learning activities.
Met with parents to share perspectives on child's strengths and weaknesses.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
08-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
04.2005
Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Active Listening
Group facilitation
Multicultural competence
Psychoeducation
Public Speaking
Research and Specialty Interests
Perinatal Therapy
Culturally Competent Counseling
DBT
Group Therapy
Languages
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Japanese
Elementary
Hobbies
Thrifting
Yoga
Decorating
Timeline
Disaster Relief Volunteer
Hope Chapel
10.2023 - 10.2023
DBT Skills Instructor
Alpine Recovery Lodge
09.2023 - 07.2024
Volunteer
Encircle LGBTQ+ Support
06.2023 - 05.2024
Research Assistant
BYU
04.2019 - 06.2019
Middle School ESL Teacher
Dixon Middle School
08.2005 - 05.2007
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)