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Jamie Galarza

Waukegan,IL

Summary

Board certified health and wellness coach proficient in applying motivational interviewing and coaching skills to facilitate client well-being . Bilingual in Spanish with expertise in applying client-centered approaches to promote behavioral change.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Technician

Lake Behavioral Hospital
Waukegan, IL
10.2022 - Current
  • Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
  • Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education and life skills.
  • Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
  • Collaborated with client and clinician to develop and support goals and clinical treatment plan.
  • Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.

Assessment Leader

Group 360 Consulting
Northbrook, IL
03.2021 - 09.2022
  • Conducted client interviews and performed client intake services.
  • Answered questions and responded to inquiries to deliver high level of service to clients.
  • Issued, gathered and inspected intake forms to confirm correct information.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with clients by successfully resolving issues and responding promptly to phone inquiries.
  • Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.

English Tutor and Writing Coach

Learning with Jamie
Remote, IL
10.2018 - 08.2022
  • Created effective tutoring sessions by working closely with students to ascertain literacy goals and expectations.
  • Organized fun, educational activities which allowed students to boost literacy and fluency skills through interactive learning.
  • Reviewed, evaluated and marked assignments and examinations.
  • Researched or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.
  • Obtained feedback from students and parents to use in development of lesson plans.

Education

Master of Arts - Health And Wellness Coaching

Maryland University of Integrative Health
Laurel, MD
04.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
06.2016

Skills

  • Group Facilitation
  • Goal-setting
  • Health Promotion
  • Collaboration
  • Active Listening
  • Relationship Building and Emotional Support
  • Individual and group coaching
  • Strong Verbal Communication
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Behavioral Change

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBHWC)- 2023
  • Certified Career Coach, University of Mount Shasta - 2019
  • Certified English as a Second Language Teacher, Uniprep-2016

Timeline

Mental Health Technician

Lake Behavioral Hospital
10.2022 - Current

Assessment Leader

Group 360 Consulting
03.2021 - 09.2022

English Tutor and Writing Coach

Learning with Jamie
10.2018 - 08.2022

Master of Arts - Health And Wellness Coaching

Maryland University of Integrative Health

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Loyola University of Chicago

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