Skilled Counselor with strong background helping diverse clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Hard-working professional with more than 5 years of experience and a proven knowledge of creating safe supportive environment for all.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Hopewell City Public Schools
11.2021 - Current
Enhanced client progress by utilizing evidence-based counseling techniques and individualized treatment plans.
Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
Coordinated referrals between agencies to ensure seamless transitions for clients receiving multiple services.
Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
Residential Counselor
Elk Hill Farm
01.2021 - 10.2021
Enhanced residents'' quality of life by implementing individualized care plans and providing emotional support.
Worked closely with families to support clients in their recovery process and strengthen relationships among family members.
Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment.
Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
Delivered targeted interventions for individual residents based on their specific needs and treatment objectives.
Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of all residents while adhering to established protocols.
Documented resident interactions thoroughly, maintaining accurate records for case management purposes.
Organized weekly group therapy sessions that facilitated open communication between staff members and encouraged constructive feedback from all parties involved.
Dual Immersion Teacher
Manassas City Public School
06.2018 - 05.2021
Worked with students identified with special needs in inclusion.
Enhanced cultural awareness among students by incorporating diverse activities and resources into the curriculum.
Improved students'' language skills by utilizing dual immersion teaching methods in both Spanish and English.
Addressed learning gaps by developing differentiated instruction plans tailored to individual student needs, leading to improved overall performance in both languages.
Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Resident Assistant
Virginia State University
07.2014 - 05.2016
Mediate interpersonal problems between residents
Observe students to detect and report unusual behavior
Collaborate with counselors to develop counseling programs that address the needs of individual students.
3rd Grade Teacher at Harry E. James Elementary School-Hopewell City Public Schools3rd Grade Teacher at Harry E. James Elementary School-Hopewell City Public Schools