Coretta Edwards
Washington
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Academy Of Hope Charter School
05.2022 - Current
- Cultivate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Design and implement a point system to encourage positive behavior
- Create learning and content strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Lead activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
- Partner with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
CASE MANAGER
Project Renewal
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Provide case management and counseling services by conducting intake, psychosocial, and housing assessments of clients to identify and obtain financial entitlements, housing, and other concrete services (Health Insurance, Food Stamps, SSI, etc.)
- In collaboration with each client, prepares and monitors an Independent Living Plan, identifying long and short-term objectives to be achieved
- Identifies and makes referrals for community-based treatment and support services
- Collaborates with on-site psychiatric provider/nursing/primary care to ensure each client has an aftercare plan
- Inputs client information and updates into the database system.
CASE MANAGER
HELP USA
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Advocated for placement of patients into community-based treatment settings
- Produced and updated organizational records and reports, including organizing budgets and documentation
- Collaborated with team members to identify and accomplish agency objectives
- Assessed each resident's psychosocial needs
- Organized volunteer schedules and assignments to maximize efficiency and program effectiveness.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Prodigal Sons & Daughters
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Utilize electronic and paper filing systems to maintain proper records of important information/document
- Format, edit, and distribute minutes of meetings
- Screen, monitor, and distribute incoming calls to appropriate personnel
- Attend meetings in the absence of an executive and speak on his/her behalf.
MENTAL HEALTH AIDE
Prodigal Sons & Daughters
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Recorded and closely monitored patient behaviors and progress to effectively identify changes needing attention
- Maintained a calendar of social, recreational, and educational events to enhance patient stays
- Prevented patient injuries by providing necessary restraints and appropriate supports
- Enhanced patient well-being by supporting participation in recreational activities
- Supported and encouraged psychiatric patients to promote health and wellness.
PROGRAM COUNSELOR GROUP
Talbot Hall
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans focusing on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems
- Provided cognitive-based therapy to assist with challenge and crisis resolution
- Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports, and progress notes
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills, and functional living skills
- Evaluated patients to determine the need for transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.
STOCK REPLENISHMENT
Adidas
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Responsible for scanning, recording, and verifying inventory during daily shipments
- Manage and orchestrate the reorganization of stock room merchandise for successful inventory and cycle counts
- Promote and provide electronic service for superior customer service
- Pick, pack, and ship daily online orders.
Education
M.A - Strategic Communications & Public Relations
Trinity Washington University
Washington, D.C.11.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Social Sciences
Kean University
Union, New Jersey06.2016
Skills
- Head Teacher Support
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data Management
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
Timeline
STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Academy Of Hope Charter School
05.2022 - Current
CASE MANAGER
Project Renewal
10.2021 - 04.2022
CASE MANAGER
HELP USA
09.2020 - 10.2021
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Prodigal Sons & Daughters
03.2020 - 09.2020
MENTAL HEALTH AIDE
Prodigal Sons & Daughters
01.2020 - 03.2020
PROGRAM COUNSELOR GROUP
Talbot Hall
03.2018 - 01.2020
STOCK REPLENISHMENT
Adidas
08.2017 - 03.2018
M.A - Strategic Communications & Public Relations
Trinity Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Social Sciences
Kean University
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