Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Counseling Experience
Timeline
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Deven Dewer

Allentown,PA

Summary

Compassionate, enthusiastic, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) candidate with strong background helping adolescents overcome personal challenges and cope with trigger situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills.

Overview

7
years of professional experience

Work History

Fed Ex Ground

Sr. Operations Admin
01.2020 - Current

Job overview

Monitored daily operations to maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulations and laws. Performs clerical/ administrative functions for all hub and station operational areas. Communicates with all management levels to ensure all customer accounts are handled efficiently. Act as the first line communication for switcher personnel, to assist /enforce yard safety.

Valley Youth House

School Based Therapist (LPC Candidate)
10.2023 - 07.2024

Job overview

Maintained a caseload of 25 + students, monitoring and documenting progress, resulting in a 95% satisfactory rate. Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify students'' needs and develop appropriate treatment plans accordingly, while providing advocacy when collaborating with school personnel & stakeholders. Participated in professional development activities, including attending conferences and workshops, and implementing new techniques and strategies in counseling sessions. Maintained detailed documentation of student progress, ensuring accurate records and facilitating data-driven decision-making processes. Promoted self-advocacy skills among students by empowering them to communicate their needs effectively both inside and outside the classroom setting. Developed strong rapport with students by actively listening and empathizing with their concerns, fostering trust in therapeutic relationships.

Redco

Therapeutic Staff Support
10.2017 - 04.2020

Job overview

Used excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, when communicating with staff and parents to achieve individual goals for clients. Provided face-to-face behavioral interventions, by implementing client’s treatment plan. Provided support to parents and teachers by providing positive reinforcement. Participated in Professional development activities including weekly supervision.

Cuddle Zone Daycare

Classroom Assistant
12.2018 - 04.2020

Job overview

Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues. Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery. Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment. Collated and stapled packets of worksheets and other materials. Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom community.

Education

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Post Master's Master’s Certificate Clinical Mental from Counseling Psychology
05.2023

University Overview

  • 4.0 GPA

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Master of Science from Psychology
08.2020

University Overview

  • 3.75 GPA

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology, Child & Adolescent Development
07.2017

University Overview

  • President’s List Winter 2016 & 2017
  • 3.67 GPA

Skills

  • Superior communication skills
  • Solution-focused counseling
  • Intervention Planning
  • Child & Adolescent Development
  • Behavior Modification
  • Child and Adolescent Counseling
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Client Advocacy
  • CBT modality
  • Conflict Management
  • Anxiety and Stress Management

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

    Effectively managed caseloads of more than 25 clients at any given time. Recipient of the Fresh skills Award.

Additional Information

Additional Information

Verbal De-escalation training

Counseling Experience

Counseling Experience

Valley Youth Emergency Youth Shelter, Bethlehem, PA

Therapist Intern, Fall 2022-Winter 2022

  • Independently conducted weekly group sessions related to targeted groups.
  • Led two 4-week CSEC (Commercial Sexual Exploration of Children) groups.
  • Conducted weekly individualized therapy sessions with assigned youth.
  • Attended/assisted with youth on outings.
  • Training completed included- Managing Aggressive Behavior–(MAB): Part 1&2, PITT Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: Part 1&2, Diversity and Awareness training and Positive Youth Development.

Harrison Morton Middle School, Allentown, PA

Counseling Intern, Fall 2019-Spring 2020

  • Independently conducted weekly small group sessions related to targeted groups.
  • Led classroom guidance lessons and conducted individual counseling sessions.
  • Prepared and presented a bully prevention lesson series for Bully Prevention Month.
  • Attended parent /student conferences and participated in prevention activities.
  • Participated in arranging and conducting Career Day.
  • Utilized student information portal to access/monitor student data (grades, schedule, profile, personal information etc.) and managed an SAP caseload.

William Allen High School, Allentown, PA

Practicum Student, Fall 2018

  • Participated in student academic counseling and advisement.
  • Conducted a one-on one interview with a student.
  • Observed Parent student conferences.
  • Observed individual counseling techniques and methods.
  • Attended weekly team meetings, with the school counselor, administration, and teaching staff.

Timeline

School Based Therapist (LPC Candidate)
Valley Youth House
10.2023 - 07.2024
Sr. Operations Admin
Fed Ex Ground
01.2020 - Current
Classroom Assistant
Cuddle Zone Daycare
12.2018 - 04.2020
Therapeutic Staff Support
Redco
10.2017 - 04.2020
Gwynedd Mercy University
Post Master's Master’s Certificate Clinical Mental from Counseling Psychology
Gwynedd Mercy University
Master of Science from Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology, Child & Adolescent Development
Deven Dewer