AYREL FUNDERBURK
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Dynamic Educator and Licensed Social Worker with a proven track record at Thrive Behavioral Health, enhancing student success by 48% through innovative instructional design and therapeutic interventions. Skilled in curriculum development and crisis intervention, I excel in creating supportive learning environments and fostering emotional resilience. Expertise in behavioral therapy and instructional design underpins my approach to empowering learners and clients alike.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
01.2025 - Current
- As a social worker for Thrive Behavioral Health I support students' emotional, social, and academic development
- I assess students' needs, provide counseling, and offer crisis intervention
- I also collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school staff to create a supportive environment, help manage behavioral issues, and address bullying or mental health challenges
- Additionally, I connect students and families to community resources, advocate for students’ well-being, and assist in creating individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special needs
- Conducting comprehensive assessments of clients’ mental health conditions, including interviews, surveys, and evaluations
- Creating individualized treatment plans based on assessment results, addressing clients’ mental health issues and goals
- Offering individual, group, or family therapy sessions to help clients cope with emotional, behavioral, or psychological challenges
- Responding to clients in crisis situations, offering immediate support, and coordinating emergency care when needed
- Tracking clients' progress toward treatment goals, adjusting plans as necessary, and providing ongoing support
- Coordinating services and resources for clients, including referrals to psychiatric services, housing, or community support
- Supporting clients’ rights, helping them access necessary services, and advocating for mental health resources and policies
- Working with other healthcare professionals (e.g., psychiatrists, nurses, social workers) to ensure a comprehensive approach to client care
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress reports
- Providing psychoeducation to clients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Coordinator
INNOVATIVE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
06.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Innovative Therapeutic Services, Corp
- (ITS) is an outpatient mental health clinic (OMHC) that provides mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults
- We offer psychotherapy, psychiatric rehabilitation, and medication management
- As Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Coordinator I provide one-on-one weekly sessions for the construction and implementation of individualized rehabilitation plans
- Document daily/weekly progress notes accurately and promptly within 72 hours of each visit
- Monthly summary submissions are required at the end of each month
- Four (4) visits per month for child clients are required either offsite or onsite
- Six (6) visits per month for adult clients are required offsite or onsite
- Conduct or collaborate two (2) mandatory monthly onsite groups to help the client improve and maintain social skills
- Collaborate with the client’s therapist, psychiatrist, and resources in their community will be required to better support their mental health diagnosis every six months
- Implement Daily Living Activities (DLA) for bi-annual completion
- Innovative Therapeutic Services, Corp
- (ITS) is an outpatient mental health clinic (OMHC) that provides mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults
- We offer psychotherapy, psychiatric rehabilitation, and medication management
Educator
SAVOY ELEMENTARY
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: Savoy Elementary is an educational institution that serves Washington DC's ward 8 scholars in Southeast DC where our mission is to Educate, Empower and Excel
- As an Educator for Savoy Elementary, I prepare workshop learning objectives, participant materials, logistics, and professional correspondence to coordinate high-quality learning and development activities
- Facilitate blended learning sessions and job aid materials for a district-wide audience
- Conduct comprehensive needs analysis to identify and prioritize the most impactful learning opportunities, ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately and critical areas for improvement are addressed
- Develop customized learning solutions, including instructional materials and job aids, to bridge the gap between current performance and desired learning outcomes, providing learners with the necessary tools and resources to succeed
- Implemented blended learning projects resulting in 48% increase in learner success over district averages
- Facilitate cooperative learning, online discussion boards, and student collaborations to promote social-emotional learning
- Savoy Elementary is an educational institution that serves Washington DC's ward 8 scholars in Southeast DC where our mission is to Educate, Empower and Excel
Educator
ACHIEVEMENT PREP CHARTER SCHOOL
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: Achievement Prep Charter School is an educational institution that prepares students to excel as high-achieving scholars and leaders in high school, college, and beyond
- As an Educator for Achievement Prep Charter School I develop customized learning solutions, including instructional materials and job aids, to bridge the gap between current performance and desired learning outcomes, providing learners with the necessary tools and resources to succeed
- Use effective instructional design practices to develop learning materials and solutions to enhance learner engagement and achieve organizational outcomes
- Create clear and measurable learning objectives based on organizational goals
- Develop instructional content and assessments closely aligned to learning objectives, fostering a seamless connection between instruction and evaluation
- Maintain a consistent 90% success rate as measured by organizational goals for desired learning outcomes
- Convert 25% of instructor-led training materials to an engaging eLearning format, utilizing innovative techniques such as reflection and real-world application to create a learner-centered experience
- Achievement Prep Charter School is an educational institution that prepares students to excel as high-achieving scholars and leaders in high school, college, and beyond
Educator
EXCEL ACADEMY
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: Excel Academy is an educational institution that serves as Washington DC's first all-girls public school where our mission is to Educate, Empower and Excel
- As an Educator for the Excel Academy, I prepare workshop learning objectives, participant materials, logistics, and professional correspondence in an effort to coordinate high-quality learning and development activities
- Facilitate blended learning sessions and job aid materials for a district-wide audience
- Conduct comprehensive needs analysis to identify and prioritize most impactful learning opportunities, ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately and critical areas for improvement are addressed
- Develop customized learning solutions, including instructional materials and job aids, to bridge the gap between current performance and desired learning outcomes, providing learners with the necessary tools and resources to succeed
- Implemented blended learning projects resulting in 48% increase in learner success over district averages
- Facilitate cooperative learning, online discussion boards, and student collaborations to promote social-emotional learning
- Excel Academy is an educational institution that serves as Washington DC's first all-girls public school where our mission is to Educate, Empower and Excel
Education
PsyD - Psychology
University of Arizona Global Campus
Arizona03.2025
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2020
BS - Family and Consumer Sciences
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD05-2014
Skills
- Instructor-Led Training
- Training Development
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Design
- E-Learning
- Quality Assurance
- Zoom
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Individual and group therapy
- CBT
- SEL support
- Patient-centered care
- Emergency intervention
- Client documentation
- Motivational enhancement therapy
- Structural family therapy
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Behavioral therapy
- Family therapy
- CPR, first aid, AED
- Case documentation
- MS office
- Self-awareness
- Crisis intervention
- Licensed social worker (LSW)
- Case management
- Strategic planner
- Mental health training
- Analytical thinking
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Family dynamics
- Behavioral counseling
- Life skills development
- Conflict resolution
- Behavioral management
- Child development
- Therapeutic services
Professional Affiliation
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, Member, Corresponding Secretary
Timeline
Social Worker
THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
01.2025 - Current
Educator
SAVOY ELEMENTARY
08.2023 - 01.2025
Educator
ACHIEVEMENT PREP CHARTER SCHOOL
08.2022 - 07.2023
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Coordinator
INNOVATIVE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
06.2022 - Current
Educator
EXCEL ACADEMY
08.2019 - 08.2022
PsyD - Psychology
University of Arizona Global Campus
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Rutgers University
BS - Family and Consumer Sciences
Morgan State University
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