David Crespin
Fort Lupton,CO
Summary
Passionate Educator with experience working with children in mental health, school, and daycare settings. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement. Great team-player and compassionate in fostering strong student & child well-being. Detail-oriented, efficient, and hardworking professional looking to foster young minds and improve growth in the school community.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Coordinator - Bromley East Charter School
Innovation Learning
08.2023 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior with positive reinforcement techniques, promoting a respectful environment.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records of attendance, allergies, and individualized care plans for each child.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Supported children''s emotional well-being by creating a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere.
- Collaborated with colleagues on best practices for curriculum planning, ensuring age-appropriate content delivery.
- Improved child safety by monitoring the environment and addressing potential risks.
- Developed effective time management abilities to balance multiple responsibilities, including daily lesson planning, engaging with children, and maintaining a clean environment.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities by establishing routines that minimized stress for both staff members and children alike.
Mental Health Counselor
Momentum Counseling And Consulting
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
- Continually updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling.
- Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.
- Maintained detailed documentation of clinical notes, tracking patient progress throughout the course of treatment.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergencies, deescalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
- Developed individualized goal-setting tools to empower patients in taking ownership of their progress towards improved mental health.
- Evaluated client progress using standardized assessment tools, continuously refining treatment plans to address changing needs.
Office Support Specialist - Lead
North Range Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided exceptional patient support via phone, email, and patient portal.
- Supported patients in coordinating care with internal and external stakeholders.
- Managed high volumes of incoming correspondence, prioritizing urgent matters for immediate attention and ensuring proper handling of sensitive information.
- Handled confidential information discreetly while adhering to privacy regulations and company policies regarding data protection.
- Supported team members with timely responses to inquiries and prompt resolution of issues, fostering a positive work environment.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
AVID Tutor - Lead
Weld RE-8 School District
08.2015 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with teachers to identify areas where students needed additional support, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Assisted students in developing effective study habits and time management skills, leading to more efficient learning.
- Conducted private and group instruction to improve academic performance, enhance occupational skills and prepare for standardized tests.
- Encouraged students to develop perseverance mindset while teaching long-term visualization of success.
- Utilize the AVID-Curriculum and Standards to improve student's competencies in academic standards
- Served as academic and social resource for high school and middle school students, leading writing process improvements, study skills, note-taking, test-taking skills and overall stress management.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by actively supporting fellow tutors and participating in staff meetings and events.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Adams State University
Alamosa05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12.2019
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Motivating students
- Relationship Building
- Strength-Based, Growth Mindset
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Critical Thinking
- Curriculum Execution
- Parent Communication
- Documentation And Reporting
- Student Support
Timeline
Site Coordinator - Bromley East Charter School
Innovation Learning
08.2023 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
Momentum Counseling And Consulting
08.2023 - 05.2024
Office Support Specialist - Lead
North Range Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 08.2023
AVID Tutor - Lead
Weld RE-8 School District
08.2015 - 12.2019
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Adams State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management
University of Northern Colorado