JEANNINE L. BROWN
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Creative, committed, thoughtful educator and trained marriage and family therapist bringing over 15 years of student-focused support and advocacy guiding and advising young adults. Experienced in facilitating client-centered compassionate individual, family and group counseling sessions using various clinical modalities. Adept at learning, utilizing and tailoring diverse counseling tools to specific needs. Personable, with excellent active listening and written communication skills. Experienced in developing and managing client treatment plans independently and as part of a treatment team. Committed to supporting and achieving client goals and objectives in a collaborative process.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of College and Career Counseling
Frederick Douglass Academy
NY, NY
09.2006 - Current
- Support 11th and 12th grade students with college applications and the financial aid process via one-to-one, group and family meetings.
- Facilitate and interpret career and strength assessments in college/career advising
- Advise and assist students and families in solving and navigating college access problems and concerns.
- Organize and implement college/career awareness events for students 9th –12th.
- Organize college tours for students 9th –12th grade.
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
SCO Family of Services
Bronx, NY
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Identified appropriate treatment goals, formulated and implemented treatment plans specific to client needs; monitored, evaluated and recorded client progress towards treatment goals.
- Conducted individual, family and group counseling sessions as clinically indicated to provide psychotherapeutic interventions
- Educated clients about coping mechanisms, medication-assisted treatments and set up aftercare plans with available community resources.
- Helped couples and individuals develop proper communication techniques.
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Full Circle Health
Bronx, NY
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Conducted individual, family and couple therapy sessions under supervision.
- Presented research on depression and anxiety statistics in the Bronx.
- Assisted in managing administrative details including maintaining client records.
High School Science Teacher
Frederick Douglass Academy
New York, NY
09.2003 - 06.2015
- Instructed and managed diverse students in 9th grade Living Environment and AP Biology courses.
- Designed, adapted and implemented science lessons to meet student learning needs and the demand of the curriculum.
- Created and executed authentic laboratory experiences for different levels of high school learners.
High School Science Teacher
Borough Academies High School
New York, NY
09.2000 - 06.2003
- Facilitated instruction for four classes of twenty 17 – 21 year old students in NYC Alternative high school.
- Designed and implemented year –long science curriculum for high school biology, astronomy and health courses with lessons adapted to the students’ diverse learning needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Alliance University
New York, NY05.2017
Master of Arts - Education
Cambridge College, National Institute For Teaching Excellence
Cambridge, MA01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Biology and Society
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY05.2000
Skills
- Treatment planning
- Program Development
- Career planning
- Creating and managing clinical documentation
- Synchronous and asynchronous virtual instruction
- Creative and collaborative problem solver
- Proficient in Zoom and Google Meets
Affiliations
- Member, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
- College For Every Student –Ran in Marine Marathon 10K to fundraise for organization.
- School-based Leadership Team-Served 3-year term
Certification
- Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator
- NY State Permanent Certification in Teaching Biology and General Science, Grades 7–12
- Life Mentoring School Life Coach Certification
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
SCO Family of Services
11.2016 - 07.2017
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Full Circle Health
03.2015 - 06.2016
Director of College and Career Counseling
Frederick Douglass Academy
09.2006 - Current
High School Science Teacher
Frederick Douglass Academy
09.2003 - 06.2015
High School Science Teacher
Borough Academies High School
09.2000 - 06.2003
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Alliance University
Master of Arts - Education
Cambridge College, National Institute For Teaching Excellence
Bachelor of Arts - Biology and Society
Cornell University