Highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapts at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Legacy Academy of Excellence Charter School
Rockford, IL
2023.10 - Current
Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
Communicated with families concerning students success and struggles.
Clinical Case Manager
National Youth Advocate Program
Rockford, IL
2023.05 - 2023.10
Community based program working with youth ages 6 to 18.
Communicated with schools, caseworkers, probation officers, and families involved in the client's life.
Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
Reported to courts on clients participation and engagement levels.
Managed a caseload of 50+ youth.
Housing Coordinator
National Youth Advocate Program
Rockford, IL
2022.06 - 2023.05
Provided in-home support services, community resource referrals, advocacy, and other social services.
Worked with Families and Youth involved with DCFS to find stable housing.
Communicated with caseworkers concerning mutual clients.
Managed a caseload of 20+ Families.
Worked with relative caregivers through the legal guardianship process and provided resources and support.
Provided crisis intervention.
Intern
Scott County Jail
Davenport, IA
2022.01 - 2022.08
Built rapport and guided discussion with patients using therapeutic communication techniques.
Counseled clients on mental health or personal achievement.
Led a Healthy Relationship Class with the female clients.
Co-facilitated Cognitive Reconstruction with the male clients.
Sales Associate
Plato's Closet
Rockford, IL
2017.08 - 2022.03
Effectively priced and tagged merchandise in preparation for the sales floor.
Ensured inventory was stocked, organized, displayed and accounted for.
Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs, and products.
Intern
One Eighty
Davenport, IA
2021.08 - 2022.01
Residential program for women coming out of poverty, crisis, addiction, or incarceration.
Assisted in group therapy with a licensed psychiatrist.
Provided the women with assistance in school, work, or social services.
Ensured women were completing their daily tasks.
Supervised visits and calls of the clients.
Intern
Shield HealthCare
Elmhurst, IL
2021.05 - 2021.08
Gained proficiency in customer service, sales support, and logistics.
Conducted audits of third party billers' documentation requirements as main responsibility.
Collaborated with healthcare providers and successfully gathered clinical notes.
Packed and picked medical supply orders to be sent out to customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA
2022-05
Associate of Arts -
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
2019-05
Skills
Lesson Planning
Faculty Collaboration
Excellent classroom management
Curriculum Development
Client support
Advocacy
Referral Coordination
Hardworking
Detailed oriented
Accomplishments
Dean's List (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
Graduated with Cum Laude
2024: Award for Lesson Presentation
2024: Award for Lesson Planning
Certification
Adverse Childhood Experiences - The Study and Beyond
CPR Certification
Ask Refer Listen Certification
Bloodborne Pathogen Certification
Mandated Reporter Certification
HIPPA Certification
Timeline
Teacher
Legacy Academy of Excellence Charter School
2023.10 - Current
Clinical Case Manager
National Youth Advocate Program
2023.05 - 2023.10
Housing Coordinator
National Youth Advocate Program
2022.06 - 2023.05
Intern
Scott County Jail
2022.01 - 2022.08
Intern
One Eighty
2021.08 - 2022.01
Intern
Shield HealthCare
2021.05 - 2021.08
Sales Associate
Plato's Closet
2017.08 - 2022.03
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Saint Ambrose University
Associate of Arts -
Rock Valley College
Adverse Childhood Experiences - The Study and Beyond
CPR Certification
Ask Refer Listen Certification
Bloodborne Pathogen Certification
Mandated Reporter Certification
HIPPA Certification
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