Dusti Zang
Euless,TX
Summary
Trauma-Informed Qualified Mental Health Professional and Executive Functioning Skills Training Coach, specializing in Strengths-Based treatment planning and implementation. Passionate, servant-hearted leader with a desire to raise up the next generations to know, love. and serve God.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Tutor
S & S Tutoring
08.2023 - Current
- Provide Trauma-Informed services for a Neurodivergent student.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet student's varying needs and interests.
- Evaluated classical, student-lead, and unschooling methodologies for best options to implement as needed.
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Dallas County Metrocare Services
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed client assessments, developed treatment plans., and connected clients to appropriate resources.
- Guided clients in effective Trauma-Informed therapeutic practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety, and Illness Management and Recovery.
- Attended weekly Treatment Team meetings, monthly Supervisions, and routine trainings to uphold and implement best practices.
Private Tutor
S & S Tutoring
11.2019 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with students to create individualized lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
- Provided Executive Functioning support and development for Neurodivergent students.
- Observed students progress and implemented various strategies to support student with social-emotional development, as well as academic understanding.
- Maintained student progress through weekly reports and quarterly progress reports.
Community Living Support Specialist
Texas Initiative Programs, Inc.
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided Trauma-Informed Strengths-Based Skills Training for at-risk youth in the community to foster psychosocial development and improve overall well-being.
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program
- Provided weekly or biweekly, in-home or community 1:1 or 1:2 for individuals or families in WRAP Around services through MHMR of Tarrant County.
- Completed monthly reviews of Treatment Plans with WRAP Around Facilitator, Team, and Family to address all Recovery Plan updates or revisions.
Case Manager
Rite Of Passage, Inc.
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided Trauma-Informed Case Management services for adjudicated youth at a Staff-Secure Correctional Facility.
- Acted as primary liaison between individual, family, agency representatives and other service providers for the duration of the child's placement.
- Responsible for administrating, developing, and facilitating case plans and prescriptive treatment programs that met the individual's needs and placement agency's recommendations.
- Facilitated weekly groups for youth with fellow Case Managers on the unit.
International Missionary
Sam's Place School For The Deaf
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Co-created the Transition program, with one other missionary, for the graduated students not yet ready for life outside the orphanage.
- Worked with six Deaf youth on academics as well as life skills training.
- Supported permanent staff with Spiritual development for all 40 children at the orphanage.
- Built relationships and fostered community support to gain long-term support for orphanage.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Concordia University - Portland
Portland, OR05.2011
Skills
- Trauma-Informed
- Strengths-Based Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Individual and Group Counseling Facilitation
- Curriculum Implementation
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Homeschool Tutor
S & S Tutoring
08.2023 - Current
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Dallas County Metrocare Services
12.2022 - 05.2023
Community Living Support Specialist
Texas Initiative Programs, Inc.
01.2020 - 10.2021
Private Tutor
S & S Tutoring
11.2019 - 12.2022
Case Manager
Rite Of Passage, Inc.
07.2018 - 12.2019
International Missionary
Sam's Place School For The Deaf
07.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Concordia University - Portland
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