HAZEL MILLIGAN
PHILADEELPHIA,PA
Summary
A qualified counselor and educator with twenty years of combine experience working in the mental health, education, and substance abuse field Enthusiastic, self-directed professional with outstanding communication skills and a strong knowledge of client assessment. Productive Group Supervisor with first-rate talents in evaluating employees' skills and identifying and implementing training requirements. Over twenty years of experience in Human Service, leadership, and supervision. Dedicated to maintaining an effective, safe and clean working environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Supervisor
Child Care Careers
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
- Set guidelines for teacher performance and lesson planning and oversaw compliance with established procedures.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Corp Volunteer
12.2016 - 06.2017
- One-on-one /Small group tutoring
- Planning and implementing reading and phonics activities for Kindergarten children selected for the
- AARP Experience Corp program within the Philadelphia Public School System
- Utilizing the Achieve Now Curriculum as a guide for planning children individual/ small group activities
- Earned high marks on lessons planning meeting each child’s individual needs
- Keeping accurate records of each child’s progress through testing preparing them for First Grade
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Addictions Counselor
NETSTEPS, East Treatment Centers
09.2010 - 10.2016
- Maintained clinical documentation for each case with detailed and timely updates.
- Assisted management with designing and implementing program of individual and group therapy sessions.
- Partnered with clients to inspire and help maintain positive life changes.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Head Start Lead Teacher
Head Start
09.2008 - 06.2010
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Observed children to record development.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
Director of Child Care
Know and Grow Child Care Center
01.2006 - 08.2008
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
- Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
- Oversaw daily activities and programs to educate and socialize participants.
- Created and updated records to document employee and participant information.
- Launched marketing campaigns and events to attract community members and increase enrollment.
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
Mentoring Program Coordinator
Amachi Program
Philadelphia, Pa
02.2001 - 01.2007
- Supervised 10 mentors and mentees whose parents were currently incarcerated
- Conducted and prepared monthly evaluations
- Planning activities for mentors and mentees
- Worked closely with The Rev.Dr.W.Wilson Goode
Consultant
Elwyn Incorporated Early Childhood Invention
09.2001 - 01.2003
- For Foundation for Peace Project
- Facilitated three cycles Teachers, Teacher Assistants and Parents and Community Leaders 10 week each cycle on the subject of violence and trauma
- Conducted completed observations of three centers and schools
- To identified socio-emotional issues that exposed children to violence and trauma
- Provided consultation and training support to clients regarding [Software] operation.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to contribute recommendations and deliver client objectives.
Director of Child Care Operations
New Comfort Ministries
09.2000 - 09.2001
- Developed and implemented a variety of educational and social programs building a relationship with church and community
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Launched marketing campaigns and events to attract community members and increase enrollment.
- Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.
- Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
- Experience working as a Mental Health, Adolescent with Behavioral Health diagnosis for inpatient outpatient treatment
- Knowledge of and practice with staff development, MS Word, Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Internet, email, SMART
- Certification: First Aid and CPR
- Trauma Certification from Bryn Mawr College
Lead Teacher
Franklin Day Nursery, Head Start
11.2018
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Cultivated and developed inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families and staff.
- Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Prepared, administered and graded evaluative materials such as examinations and quizzes and created and maintained accurate student records.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Antioch University
06.1987
M.ED -
Strayer University
Skills
- Academic Advisement
- Leadership Skills
- Critical Thinking Capability
- Conflict Resolution Knowledge
- Issue Resolution
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Classroom Management
- Child Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Student Counseling
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Employee Development
- Performance Monitoring
Interests
License Minister - Consolation Baptist Church (9/2011)
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Franklin Day Nursery, Head Start
11.2018
Group Supervisor
Child Care Careers
07.2017 - 11.2018
Corp Volunteer
12.2016 - 06.2017
Addictions Counselor
NETSTEPS, East Treatment Centers
09.2010 - 10.2016
Head Start Lead Teacher
Head Start
09.2008 - 06.2010
Director of Child Care
Know and Grow Child Care Center
01.2006 - 08.2008
Consultant
Elwyn Incorporated Early Childhood Invention
09.2001 - 01.2003
Mentoring Program Coordinator
Amachi Program
02.2001 - 01.2007
Director of Child Care Operations
New Comfort Ministries
09.2000 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Arts -
Antioch University
M.ED -
Strayer University
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