CASEY RYAN
Oakland,California
Summary
Empathetic and highly motivated Mental Health Counselor successful in building rapport with clients in order to form genuine connections. Experienced in crisis intervention and coping mechanism planning paired with supporting clients in need of emotional and psychological support. Exceptionally well-versed in arranging and facilitating counseling sessions and implementing and assessing treatment goals. Dedicated to supporting the community and implementing unconditional care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Seneca Family Of Agencies
06.2023 - Current
- James Baldwin Academy NPS
- Built rapport with diverse client populations, utilizing empathetic listening skills and culturally sensitive therapeutic practices.
- Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
- Implemented self-care practices for personal wellbeing and modeled healthy coping strategies for clients to emulate in their own lives.
- Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergencies, deescalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
- Continually updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling.
- Developed individualized goal-setting tools to empower patients in taking ownership of their progress towards improved mental health.
Preschool Teacher
Robin's Nest Daycare
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Lunch Room/Recess Monitor
Our Lady Of The Snows Catholic School
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Promoted a positive recess environment, ensuring all students had access to engaging activities and social opportunities.
- Reduced bullying incidents with proactive intervention and collaboration with school staff to address issues.
- Provided support to students with special needs, ensuring they could fully participate in and enjoy recess activities.
- Implemented conflict resolution techniques when necessary, teaching students valuable problem-solving skills in the process.
- Improved playground safety by consistently monitoring student interactions and addressing potential conflicts.
Nanny
USAC
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
Server/ Bartender
Villa Tronco
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Cook
In-N-Out Burger
10.2015 - 06.2021
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada - Reno
Reno, NV01.2021
High School Diploma -
Centennial HS
Las Vegas, NV01.2017
Skills
- Building rapport
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Child and Adolescent Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Daily living activities educator
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Anger Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Seneca Family Of Agencies
06.2023 - Current
Server/ Bartender
Villa Tronco
09.2021 - 05.2023
Preschool Teacher
Robin's Nest Daycare
08.2021 - 05.2023
Lunch Room/Recess Monitor
Our Lady Of The Snows Catholic School
07.2019 - 02.2021
Nanny
USAC
01.2019 - 05.2019
Cook
In-N-Out Burger
10.2015 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada - Reno
High School Diploma -
Centennial HS
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