Diana Bright
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Compassionate counselor with experience in various therapeutic techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and group counseling. Strengths include active listening, empathy, and crisis intervention skills. Have worked closely with clients to promote mental health improvement and foster personal growth. Significant impact made by implementing successful treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Arts Instructor
Keene ISD
Keene, Texas
08.2015 - Current
- Conducted demonstrations to illustrate principles such as flavor combinations, plating techniques, and knife skills.
- Promoted the advancement of professional skills for securing national food safety certifications.
- Prepared course objectives to follow school's curriculum standards established by school and state.
- Provided hands-on instruction in the proper use of kitchen equipment, tools and appliances.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of a wide variety of cooking methods and cuisines.
- Advisor for Family Career and Community Leaders of America
Licensed Professional Counselor
Hector Garza Center
San Antonio, TX
11.2013 - 05.2015
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on client assessments and needs.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Provided weekly group counseling services to teenage girls on my client list.
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- Offered counseling in an institutional setting, following correct procedures and aligning with required standards.
- Attended relevant trainings, seminars, and conferences related to mental health care.
- Maintained confidential client records and case notes in compliance with ethical standards and legal requirements.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Baptist Child and Family Services
San Antonio, Texas
11.2011 - 08.2012
- Worked with adolescents who were transitioning from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the Bexar County Correction System.
- Supervised two Case Managers and two Family Specialists, and created a team environment that provided support to families and adolescents through education, employment, mentoring, teaching life skills, and restorative justice classes.
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Socorro ISD
El Paso, Texas
08.2004 - 05.2008
- Taught Family and Consumer Science courses to students in grades 9-12.
- Developed the Academy of Career Education: Ready, Set, Teach I and II.
- Taught preparation for parenting, child development, and personal and family development.
- Sponsor for Texas Association for Future Educators
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling and Guidance
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05-2010
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Professional ethics
- Goal setting
- Classroom management
- Interpersonal skills
- Student engagement
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team building
- Hands-on training
- Counseling
- Therapy
- Building rapport
- Suicide risk assessments
- Mental health support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Culinary Arts Instructor
Keene ISD
08.2015 - Current
Licensed Professional Counselor
Hector Garza Center
11.2013 - 05.2015
Licensed Professional Counselor
Baptist Child and Family Services
11.2011 - 08.2012
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Socorro ISD
08.2004 - 05.2008
Master of Arts - Counseling and Guidance
New Mexico State University
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