Gail West
Aptos,CA
Summary
Professional Educator with 22 year years of experience as Postsecondary Teacher and Workshop Facilitator. Innovative teaching style geared to reach students with diverse backgrounds, needs and styles of learning Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver engaging curriculum, fostering a productive learning atmosphere. Skilled at team collaboration and adaptable to evolving classroom needs. Strong communication and organizational skills, with focus on enhancing equity and inclusion in a classroom setting.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Instructor
Cabrillo College
01.2003 - Current
- Develop and teach Human Services curriculum.
- Incorporate interactive techniques to enhance student engagement.
- Facilitate clear and effective communication with diverse students.
- Adapt classroom materials for online use.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects, creating a more engaging curriculum for students.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Self Employed
05.1990 - Current
Provide individual, couples and family counseling in a private practice setting.
Work with a diverse range of client issues, using specialized approaches, solution-focused strategies and multi-systems analysis and applications..
Guide recovery efforts and 12 step support for families and individuals affected by substance use disorder.
Family Development Credential Master Trainer/Consultant
Family Development Credential Program
04.1999 - 06.2015
Implemented Family Development Credential workshops throughout California.
Collaborated with Head Start Programs and County Human Services to provide training to front line staff working with at risk families.
Provided consultation to Head Start programs on topics related to leadership development, collaboration, and best practice models of parenting education.
Associate Professor
Evergreen Valley College
09.1997 - 12.2002
- Developed curriculum and taught specialized courses for foster parents, youth in foster care, staff in residential programs
- Implemented different teaching styles to meet needs of diverse student population.
- Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA06.1982
Skills
Academic Courses: Introduction to Human Services, Practices in Human Services, Counseling and Case Management, Human Services Practicum Course Foundations of Leadership, Rising Scholars College Readiness for incarcerated students
Workshops: Foster Parent Training, Independent Living for foster teens, Family Development Training, Head Start Teacher Training: Resiliency, Leadership Development, Navigating changes
Timeline
Associate Instructor
Cabrillo College
01.2003 - Current
Family Development Credential Master Trainer/Consultant
Family Development Credential Program
04.1999 - 06.2015
Associate Professor
Evergreen Valley College
09.1997 - 12.2002
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Self Employed
05.1990 - Current
Master of Science - Psychology
San Jose State University
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