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Dejah Washington

Dejah Washington

Houston,TX

Summary

A passionate teacher and therapist has experience with Houston's education system and counseling scene , respectively, using Applied Behavioral Analysis and client advocacy. Highly competent in creative curriculum development and creating an inclusive atmosphere that caters greatly to learning and therapeutic outcomes. Experienced in case management for families, safety planning, this professional creates treatment and educational plans that powerfully capture the individualized essence of each respective living situation.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Quote

The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama

Work History

Educator

Houston ISD
08.2024 - Current
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures in my 9th grade Humanities Course.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.

Therapist

BeeFocus
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
  • Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
  • Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.

Educator

Aldine ISD
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
  • Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.

Case Manager

Assurance Therapuetic Outreach
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.

Intern

Center of Civic And Public Policy
09.2021 - 05.2022


  • Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
  • Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications. (Worked with local organizations to develop a means to help formerly incarcerated individuals secure housing in Houston.)

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice & Psychology

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • Family Case Management
  • Safety Planning
  • Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • Client Advocacy

Accomplishments

  • Served as President of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ), advocating for reform and support within the criminal justice system.
  • Graduated early with dual degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic excellence.
  • Attended the NABCJ conference in Florida to address critical issues surrounding America's incarceration system and explore potential solutions.
  • Developed a Maternal Mortality project in graduate school aimed at combating racial discrimination in healthcare access in Houston.
  • Conducted research on food deserts in Houston to understand their impact on community health and well-being.

Certification

  • Licensed Social Worker - 2024

Work Availability

monday
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sunday
morning
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Affiliations

  • National Associations of Blacks in Criminal Justice
  • Scoot (Substitution)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany Culture

Timeline

Educator

Houston ISD
08.2024 - Current

Therapist

BeeFocus
06.2024 - 07.2024

Educator

Aldine ISD
09.2023 - 05.2024

Case Manager

Assurance Therapuetic Outreach
01.2023 - 09.2023

Intern

Center of Civic And Public Policy
09.2021 - 05.2022

Master of Science - Social Work

University of Houston

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice & Psychology

Sam Houston State University

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