Isabella Farias
Summary
Highly motivated individual, pursuing a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Ready to apply my education and experience in the workplace, with a desire to take on new challenges. Highly organized, strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Tackling challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Excited to expand my skills in the workplace while facilitating company growth. Possess specialized skills in crisis intervention, behavioral management, and therapeutic communication. Excel in empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Specialist
Evolve Teen Treatment Center
Lafayette
11.2025 - Current
- Provided one-on-one coaching to employees to reinforce learning objectives.
- Conducted training needs assessments to identify individuals' current level of skill compared to required competency for position.
- Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring services to help learners improve their skillsets.
- Evaluated and communicated trainee participation and performance in reports to management.
Residential Counselor
Evolve Teen Treatment Center
Lafayette, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Facilitated group meetings, activities, and workshops for clients to help them develop social and interpersonal skills (ie: anger management, self esteem, self identity, healthy relationships, etc).
- Developed therapeutic relationships by providing emotional support and positive reinforcement to clients.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss updates on client progress as well as strategies for improvement.
- Assisted therapists, nurses, and psychiatrists with onsite clinical operations and facilitated virtual session support as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and incidents as required.
- Calmly provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques during challenging situations.
- Took daily vitals for clients, as well as prepared and supervised self-administration of medication for residents.
Professional Temp Nanny
The Nanny Tribe
Danville, CA
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted with potty training, dressing, bathing, feeding and overall personal care of the children.
- Engaged in meaningful conversations with the children about their day and feelings.
- Encouraged good behavior through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational activities to stimulate learning and development.
- Planned and prepared meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Advising and Counseling
Henry Clay Elementary
San Diego, CA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided individual and group counseling to guide students in areas of social and emotional needs.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
Front Desk Representative
Crunch Fitness
Danville, CA
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Answered phones to respond to customer inquiries and transferred calls to appropriate staff members.
- Worked with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address and resolve building and room issues.
- Reviewed safety, health and sanitation processes throughout areas and enforced rules to promote security and safety.
- Handled payment processing
- Cultivated professional relationships with guests, improving customer retention through coordinated service.
- Provided administrative support to coworkers as well as the operations manager of the company, taking on additional tasks during high-volume periods.
Children's Ministry (Volunteer)
The Rock Church
Danville, CA
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Taught children about Christian faith through lessons and hands-on activities.
- Spread faith through various evangelistic means, including preaching, Bible
readings and group activities. - Organized successful security plans to protect children from risks such as leaving designated areas or being picked up by unauthorized individuals.
- Educated people on important skills, including patience, kindness, team work, hope and commitment.
Professional Nanny
Private Party
Alamo, CA
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided care for 3 children (ages: 2, 10, 15)
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
- Transported children to and from school as well as extracurricular commitments.
- Assisted children with completing homework and special assignments to improve academic performance.
- Planned recreational activities to enhance physical development and explore stimulating exercises.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
UMASS GLOBAL
Aliso Viejo, CA08-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA09-2023
Associate Degree - Psychology
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA05-2020
High School Diploma -
Monte Vista High School
Danville, CA06-2018
Skills
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Intermediate Spanish skills
- Dialectical behavioral therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mental Health Support / Crisis Intervention
- Child Development
- Student Counseling
- Patient Advocacy
- Social Emotional Learning
- Planning & Organizing
- Data Gathering and Analysis
- Beginner level of programming languages, such as Python coding
Timeline
Training Specialist
Evolve Teen Treatment Center
11.2025 - Current
Residential Counselor
Evolve Teen Treatment Center
07.2024 - Current
Professional Temp Nanny
The Nanny Tribe
02.2024 - 06.2024
Advising and Counseling
Henry Clay Elementary
08.2022 - 06.2023
Front Desk Representative
Crunch Fitness
03.2021 - 08.2021
Children's Ministry (Volunteer)
The Rock Church
11.2020 - 06.2021
Professional Nanny
Private Party
06.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California - San Diego
Associate Degree - Psychology
Diablo Valley College
High School Diploma -
Monte Vista High School
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
UMASS GLOBAL