Edith Sanchez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional skilled in curriculum planning and child development. Experienced in managing educational programs and fostering strong relationships with families. Eager to leverage counseling techniques and teamwork skills to promote emotional growth in clients.
Compassionate counseling intern with expertise in behavioral interventions, group therapy facilitation, and patient education. Committed to enhancing client outcomes through effective treatment planning and strong communication skills.
Dedicated counseling intern known for facilitating impactful group sessions and developing tailored treatment plans. Proficient in patient assessments and collaboration with licensed counselors to drive positive client progress.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Counseling Intern
Healing Steps Counseling
Park Forest, IL
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies and achieving personal goals through individual counseling sessions.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting open communication and support among participants.
- Conducted intake assessments to evaluate client needs and establish treatment plans.
- Collaborated with licensed counselors to analyze client progress and adjust therapeutic approaches.
- Developed educational materials for clients, focusing on mental health awareness and self-care strategies.
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
Owner/Operator
Self-employeed
Chicago, IL
10.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational programs for diverse groups of children.
- Managed daily operations, including staff scheduling, budgeting, and supply inventory.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and licensing requirements for childcare facilities.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in child care and safety protocols.
- Fostered relationships with parents through regular communication and feedback sessions.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children through regular maintenance, staff training, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Increased positive feedback from parents through timely progress reports that detailed each child''s developmental milestones achieved at the center.
- Maintained compliance with state licensing requirements through regular inspections, documentation updates, and policy
- Monitored student performance closely via assessments and evaluations aimed at identifying areas needing improvement or further attention.
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06.2023
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Counseling techniques
- Patient assessments
- Behavioral interventions
- Group sessions
- Treatment Planning
- Emotional development
- Case notes
- Parent communication
- Curriculum planning
- Licensing knowledge
- Child development expertise
- Infant and toddler care
- First aid and CPR certified
- Teamwork
- Bilingual communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Counseling Intern
Healing Steps Counseling
08.2025 - Current
Owner/Operator
Self-employeed
10.2019 - Current
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health
National Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
National Louis University