JACQUELINE WALCHAK
ALPENA
Summary
Education professional with deep understanding of curriculum development and instructional techniques. Adept at fostering collaborative environments and driving educational success through innovative strategies. Known for adaptability and reliability in meeting evolving educational needs. Strong skills in student engagement, program evaluation, and educational technology integration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supported Employment& Education Specialist
Community Mental Health
East Lansing, MI
01.2022 - Current
- Provided individualized counseling approaches based on socioeconomic status and cultural background.
- Met with job seekers at career fairs and classrooms, providing details on search strategies, current market conditions and application processes.
- Cultivated relations with key influencers in the Lansing high schools and 3 colleges to maximize top talent enlistment.
- Strengthened community outreach by liaising with local applicants to determine enlistment eligibility and counsel candidates on program options.
- Assisted individuals making career-related decisions by conducting assessments to measure skills, abilities and interests.
- Worked with team to continuously improve career and placement opportunities for students.
- Connected with business and recruiters to build relationships and increase opportunities for students.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN/ ADMIN
ABA Pathways
Alpena, MI
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Provide mental health services to patients who struggle with variety of behavioral problems, provide one-on-one therapy, work with parents on behavioral plans, assist with daily life activities.
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
- Completed patient reports daily and submitted to management for evaluation.
- Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education and life skills.
- Planned and implemented safe interventions consistent with treatment goals.
- Documented behavioral incidents to keep accurate records.
- Participated in treatment planning by helping to identify patients' problems, needs and strengths.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership of organization ASSOCIATES
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
East Lansing, MI12-2019
Associate of Science - Clinical Psychology
ALPENA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Alpena05-2017
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2027
Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Organized and professional
- Personable and empathic
- Timely and motivated
- Energetic and committed
- Solid communication skills
- Progress Reporting
- Crisis Intervention skills
- Critical Thinking
- Literacy development
- Learning theories
- Educational leadership
- Effective Listening
Certification
- Certified Supported Employment and Education Specialist
Interests
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE OR LEADERSHIP
student leadership, Alpena Community College
, Organize events for current, lead tours for incoming students,
report to the Board, assist with financial decisions.
research assistant, Michigan State University
Log, categorize, comment on employee feedback data.
Timeline
Supported Employment& Education Specialist
Community Mental Health
01.2022 - Current
BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN/ ADMIN
ABA Pathways
01.2021 - 12.2022
Associate of Science - Clinical Psychology
ALPENA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership of organization ASSOCIATES
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Michigan State University