Courtney Pomrink
New Canaan,CT
Summary
Hardworking Recovery Coach successful at developing and implementing treatment plans, obtaining referrals and reporting on client progress. Seeking to apply background knowledge, lived experience and a passion for the recovery field gained in fourteen years of hands-on experience to a challenging position dedicated to assisting diverse individuals dealing with complex issues.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Coach Professional
Lighthouse Sober Living and Recovery 365
New Canaan, CT
12.2023 - Current
- Certified CCAR Recovery Coach
- Personally and professionally part of the recovery community for 14 years.
- Assessed risk factors associated with relapse triggers and provided proactive interventions as needed.
- Determined patient program eligibility using patient initial screening application and face-to-face interviews.
- Counseled individuals, families and groups as part of recovery process.
- Actively listened to clients during individual sessions to provide an understanding environment for processing feelings and experiences.
- Attended treatment meetings to outline and review plans.
- Developed relationships with other community resources to ensure comprehensive care for each client.
- Supported clients through challenging times by offering emotional guidance and unconditional acceptance.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
- Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience and client histories.
- Performed administrative tasks including scheduling appointments, completing paperwork.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities related to substance use disorders or mental health conditions.
- Educated family members on how they can support their loved one's recovery process.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to help clients develop coping skills, personal insight, and relapse prevention strategies.
- Assisted clients in creating a personalized recovery plan that outlined goals for achieving long-term sobriety.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Collaborated with physicians and other health team members to develop patient plans of care based on on-going patient assessments.
- Monitored progress of clients throughout their recovery journey by facilitating regular check-ins and assessments.
Classroom Teacher
Cold Spring Harbor School District
Cold Spring Harbor , NY
09.2003 - 12.2009
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through inquiry-based activities and discussions.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Provided guidance for students with special needs, including those with IEPs.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Trained reading professional
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Created study guides and supporting materials to reiterate lecture details and prepare students for tests.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress towards goals.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
Education
M.D. - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Long Island University
Greenvale, NY06-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT06-2003
M.D. - Social Work
NYU
New York, NYSkills
- Treatment Planning
- Resource Navigation
- Intervention Planning
- Counseling Background
- Treatment Goals
- Motivational Interviewing
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Client Relationship Building
Timeline
Recovery Coach Professional
Lighthouse Sober Living and Recovery 365
12.2023 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Cold Spring Harbor School District
09.2003 - 12.2009
M.D. - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Long Island University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Fairfield University
M.D. - Social Work
NYU
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