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Courtney Rusko

Courtney Rusko

Irwin,PA

Summary

Passionate healthcare professional experienced in treating patients' concerns with care, compassion and skill. Focused on helping individuals improve physically and mentally for whole-body wellness. I am particularly focused on transforming perceptions of illness as a foundational step in supporting long-term transformational healing.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educational Facilitator

System 1-2-3
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Worked with learning and development teams to deliver accurate and up-to-date resources & materials.
  • Conducted research, established goals, met team where they are prior to
    facilitation.
  • Assisted in data collection obtained from observations, documentation, assessments, meetings, and motivational interviewing.
  • Coordinated with medical specialists, mental & behavioral health
    consultants, therapists, educators, and various healthcare professionals to meet individuals' needs.

EHS Teacher & Family Resource Specialist

Seton Hill Child Services
03.2021 - 01.2024
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
  • Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.

Trauma-Informed Specialist

Inclusion, LLC
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Performed therapeutic counseling sessions in school settings & in client's homes.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Developed treatment plans that emphasized resilience,
    empowerment, and choice, while adhering to trauma-informed care
    principles.
  • Maintained client confidentiality, electronic records, progress notes, monthly summaries, and additional documentation as needed.

Education

Master of Science - Mental Health And Wellness

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12-2024

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Cognitive and behavioral development
  • Early childhood education
  • Teamwork and collaboration

  • Adaptability
  • Behavioral management
  • Solution-focused counseling
  • Treatment Planning

Certification

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness
  • Therapeutic Art Life Coach
  • Alternative Healing Practitioner


Interests

  • Nature Therapy
  • Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation
  • Daily movement & physical activities include mountain biking, snowboarding, trail running, rock climbing & yoga
  • Holistic Health
  • Outdoor Exploration

Timeline

Educational Facilitator

System 1-2-3
10.2023 - 08.2024

Trauma-Informed Specialist

Inclusion, LLC
02.2023 - 06.2023

EHS Teacher & Family Resource Specialist

Seton Hill Child Services
03.2021 - 01.2024
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness
  • Therapeutic Art Life Coach
  • Alternative Healing Practitioner


Master of Science - Mental Health And Wellness

Grand Canyon University
Courtney Rusko