Emily Carrillo
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Experienced Special Education Educator and Mental Health Counselor with a proven track record in developing and implementing effective therapeutic practices and educational strategies. Skilled in fostering inclusive environments and improving quality of life across diverse populations. Aiming to leverage expertise in a PhD program to advance research and practice in Counseling Education and Supervision.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Athena Psych
New York, NY
02.2023 - Current
- Diagnose mental health disorders and develop tailored treatment plans through comprehensive initial assessments.
- Coordinate comprehensive client care through collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare providers.
- Deliver immediate crisis intervention support to clients in distress, ensuring prompt, stabilizing care.
- Connect clients to relevant community resources to address and fulfill individual needs effectively.
- Apply evidence-based mental health interventions, utilizing best practices to promote client progress.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments to ensure client safety regarding suicide and self-harm behaviors.
- Stay current with industry trends by attending continuing education courses in mental health counseling.
- Support individuals in managing stress, enhancing self-esteem, and addressing emotional and mental health challenges.
Special Education Teacher
New York City Schools
New York, NY
09.2018 - Current
- Customize educational programs for special-needs students, leveraging diverse teaching methods and adaptive tools.
- Design and oversee IEPs to create individualized learning goals and effective educational strategies for each student.
- Deliver inclusive instruction to support students with a range of developmental challenges, promoting access to learning.
- Create specialized life skills programs to enhance daily functioning for students with varying degrees of autism.
- Facilitate activities that nurture students' physical, emotional, and social development.
- Develop an AP Psychology curriculum aligned with AP exam standards, optimizing students’ readiness and performance.
- Champion inclusivity as an Equity Team Leader and Ally by implementing diversity-centered programs and fostering equitable practices organization-wide.
- Evaluate student needs through collaboration with interdisciplinary team members on the Consultation Committee.
Mental Health Counselor
LSA Recovery
Brooklyn, New York
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Design personalized relapse prevention strategies to support clients in maintaining long-term recovery.
- Lead Narcan training sessions for community members, equipping them with the tools to prevent opioid overdose.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize and build on their strengths.
- Guide group and individual therapy sessions in an outpatient setting, focusing on parenting, anger management, coping skills, and relapse prevention to empower clients in reaching their therapeutic goals.
- Connect clients with essential resources and post-treatment support networks to ensure sustained recovery and well-being.
Paraprofessional
New York City Schools
Brooklyn, New York
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Resolve critical situations with effective decision-making and intervention strategies.
- Utilize engagement techniques to provide comfort and encouragement to nonverbal children, enhancing communication and emotional well-being.
- Develop an incentive-based point system to motivate and reward positive behaviors in students.
- Guide youth in overcoming academic, social, and mental health challenges, fostering resilience and personal growth.
- Support students with diverse special needs by tailoring approaches to meet individual learning and behavioral requirements.
- Implement positive reinforcement strategies that promote desirable behaviors and support students’ personal development.
- Design and apply innovative instructional practices to improve student learning outcomes, academic performance, and behavior management.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Touro University
New York, NY06-2023
Master of Science in Education - Special Education
Pace University
New York, NY05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY12-2017
Skills
- Culturally Sensitive
- Behavioral Intervention
- Group Therapy Facilitation
- Client Assessment
- Crisis Management
- Active Listening
- Critical thinking
- Complex problem solving
- Time Management
- Curriculum Planning
- IEP Development
Certification
- REBT Training: Level 1
- Gottman Training: Levels 1 and 2
- CASAC-T
- Child Abuse Recognition Violence Prevention
- DASA Anti-Bullying
- New York State Special Education Teacher (7th-12th Grade)Students with Serving Disabilities
- Educating all Students (EAS)
- Multi-Subject CST
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Athena Psych
02.2023 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
LSA Recovery
09.2022 - 02.2024
Special Education Teacher
New York City Schools
09.2018 - Current
Paraprofessional
New York City Schools
09.2015 - 06.2018
- REBT Training: Level 1
- Gottman Training: Levels 1 and 2
- CASAC-T
- Child Abuse Recognition Violence Prevention
- DASA Anti-Bullying
- New York State Special Education Teacher (7th-12th Grade)Students with Serving Disabilities
- Educating all Students (EAS)
- Multi-Subject CST
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Touro University
Master of Science in Education - Special Education
Pace University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of Staten Island
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