Proactive professional with 8.5+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of treatment planning, holistic learning, and adaptive teaching methods. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the role of Clinical Mental Health Counselor at your company.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
SAND SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2016 - 05.2020
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
Kindergarten Teacher
JENKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2010 - 05.2015
Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests
Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to children
Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
06.2025
Master of Science - Human Development And Family Sciences
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tulsa, OK
05.2022
Human Development and Family Science Early Childhood Education -
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
12.2009
Skills
Assessing zero to five-year-olds for mental health issues
Using individualized interventions for young children
Finding the most recent research relevant to mental health
Child Development
Positive Reinforcement
Parent-Teacher Communication
Social Skills Development
Differentiated Instruction
Child development expertise
Communicating with Parents and Teachers
Play-Based Learning
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
SAND SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2016 - 05.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
JENKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2010 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Master of Science - Human Development And Family Sciences
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Human Development and Family Science Early Childhood Education -
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
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