Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Volunteer Opportunities
Languages
Certification
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Dasha Cuellar

Prior Lake,MN

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated graduate student seeking a 12-month Marriage and Family Therapy practicum to further develop clinical skills and provide meaningful support to individuals, couples, and families through a systemic lens.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Primary Caregiver

Stay At Home Mom
Prior Lake, MN
12.2015 - Current
  • Provided emotional support to the children and their family members.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for children to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Contacted medical providers on children's behalf to follow up on appointments.
  • Created a safe environment for the by adhering to safety standards.
  • Provided emotional support to children who needed additional guidance or encouragement.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for happiness and safety.

Education

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN
09-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
05-2021

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
08-2017

Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology/ Psychophysiology

Moscow State University
Moscow, Russia
08-2013

Skills

  • Recreational Activities
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Care Plan Development
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Behavioral Management
  • Client documentation
  • Emotional Support
  • Behavior redirection
  • Care Plan Management
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Family Education
  • Care plan assessment
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Medication Administration
  • Community activities
  • Compassionate client care
  • Compassionate Care

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Childcare, Local Community
Provided compassionate care, engaging children in both educational and recreational activities.
Assisted in organizing age-appropriate programs to promote social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Volunteer, Wiggle Your Toes Foundation
Supported individuals affected by limb loss through community outreach and event coordination.
Played an active role in fundraising efforts to provide prosthetics and rehabilitation resources.

Volunteer, Thanksgiving Meal Donations
Helped organize and distribute meals to underprivileged families during Thanksgiving.
Collaborated with local organizations to ensure a smooth and efficient donation process.
Provided logistical support, including food packaging and delivery to families in need.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Brainspotting 21 hours
  • Discernment counseling 17 hours
  • Assessing and Treating Substance Use Disorders
  • Separating & Divorcing Couples
  • Gottman Training Level 1& Level 2 anticipated completion August 2025
  • Sensory Processing and Mental Health: A Trauma Informed Approach
  • DSM-5-TR Updates for Child and Adolescent Assessment: Application and Future Directions
  • Telehealth Training 15 hours

Timeline

Primary Caregiver

Stay At Home Mom
12.2015 - Current

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Santa Monica College

Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology/ Psychophysiology

Moscow State University
Dasha Cuellar