Julia Kirschner
Roselle Park,NJ
Summary
20+ years working experience with children. As an aspiring mental health PEER I bring 20+ years of having lived experience and a background in advocacy. As a trained co-facilitator and mental wellness advocate I have learned to be a supportive and compassionate PEER. I work well with leading groups along side other co-facilitators. I demonstrate the ability to build trust and rapport with a diverse community of people. My experiences of working with children have taught me time management, problem solving, the ability to foster emotional development skills, responsibility, accountability, patience, and leadership qualities which I believe are essential traits to have to work as a mental health PEER.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Mentor
CSPNJ
New Brunswick, New Jersey
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Facilitating Groups
- Driving van
- Peer to peer check ins
- Data entry
- Attending conferences
- Creating work sheets and group layouts
Live-Out Nanny
Jason Siderman
Springfield, NJ
09.2012 - 08.2015
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children in my care.
- Organized activities that develop the physical, social, and intellectual growth of children.
- Transported children to and from school and activities.
- Set up a daily routine that varied day to day.
- Watched over newborn twins as well as a 3 year old.
Lead Daycare Toddler Teacher.
Bright Horizons Childcare
Somerset , NJ
05.2006 - 01.2011
- Provided guidance and support to other teachers in order to ensure a safe learning environment for all children.
- Collaborated with other team members in creating an effective learning environment for the children.
- Observed each student's performance closely in order to identify any learning difficulties or behavioral issues.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Prepared educational materials and resources that support curriculum objectives.
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities to stimulate children's physical, social, intellectual, and emotional growth.
Education
WRAP Seminar 1 - Mental Health Services
Consumer Connections
Mental Health Association In New Jersey 08-2024
Therapeutic Art Coach Certificate - Art
Udemy
Roselle Park, NJ01-2024
CCAR - Mental Health Services
Prevention Links
Roselle, NJ09-2022
CORE Peer Certificate - Mental Health Services
Consumer Connections
Mental Health Association In New Jersey11-2021
Integrative Nutrition Health And Wellness Coach - Health And Wellness
Institute of Integrative Nutrition
New York, NY10-2015
Child Developement Associate - Early Childhood Education
Bright Horizons Family Solution
Somerset NJ01-2008
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Emotional Support
- Mental Wellness Advocacy
- Co- Facilitation Skills
- Good Leadership Skills
- Creative
- Social Development
- Active listener
- Assertive communication skills
Volunteer Work
- Depression Bipolar Support Alliance Co-Facilitator
- Mental Wellness Advocate
- Artist
Timeline
Wellness Mentor
CSPNJ
11.2024 - 06.2025
Live-Out Nanny
Jason Siderman
09.2012 - 08.2015
Lead Daycare Toddler Teacher.
Bright Horizons Childcare
05.2006 - 01.2011
WRAP Seminar 1 - Mental Health Services
Consumer Connections
Therapeutic Art Coach Certificate - Art
Udemy
CCAR - Mental Health Services
Prevention Links
CORE Peer Certificate - Mental Health Services
Consumer Connections
Integrative Nutrition Health And Wellness Coach - Health And Wellness
Institute of Integrative Nutrition
Child Developement Associate - Early Childhood Education
Bright Horizons Family Solution