KARRIN LUDEKING-BERMAN
LAS VEGAS
Summary
To assist client’s in achieving physical, mental and educational well being
Experienced with classroom management and creating inclusive lesson plans. Utilizes innovative teaching techniques to engage and inspire students. Strong understanding of effective communication and collaboration within educational environments.
Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Teacher CCSD
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas, NV
05.2025 - Current
- Delivered engaging lesson plans to diverse student groups, fostering inclusive learning environments.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adapting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with educators to align curriculum with state standards and enhance educational outcomes.
- Coordinated with administrative staff to address student needs, ensuring a seamless educational experience across classrooms.
- Filled in for ill, vacationing or serving classroom teachers faced with jury duty or other demands.
- Answered questions from students regarding instruction material.
Day Treatment, B.S.T. / P.S.R. Counselor
Mojave Mental Health/UNR School of Medicine
Las Vegas, NV
09.2006 - 01.2025
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support client mental health needs.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and client feedback.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance client coping strategies.
- Advocated for clients' needs within the healthcare system to improve access to resources.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
Social Worker/Educational Advocate
Penny Lane Centers
North Hills, CA
01.1999 - 01.2006
- Liaison between D.C.F.S. and Probation and Placement
- Develop and Assist Resident with Emancipation Goals
- Assist in Transitional Housing Placement
- Worked within Treatment Team to Develop Treatment goals
- Implementation of Token Economy
Volunteer/ Clinical Research Unit
Camarillo State Hospital
Camarillo, CA
01.1994 - 01.1998
Education
M.S. - Counseling Psychology
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA01.1998
B.S. - Psychology
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA01.1993
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Student engagement
- Educational research
- Resource utilization
- Substitute teaching
- Assessment techniques
- Guest teaching
- Safe learning environment
- Conflict alleviation
- Classroom management
- Creative problem solving
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Pro Act (Professional Assault Crisis Training)
- Ethical Dilemmas Training
- Teamwork In Therapeutic Settings
- Gang Style (Appearance, Structure)
- Girls in Gangs
- Fundamentals of Active Listening
- Treatment of Self- Injury Behavior
- Sexually Reactive Youth
- Female Aggression
- HIPPA
- ACA Implementation
- Suicide Prevention
Languages
ASL
Limited Working
Timeline
Guest Teacher CCSD
Clark County School District, CCSD
05.2025 - Current
Day Treatment, B.S.T. / P.S.R. Counselor
Mojave Mental Health/UNR School of Medicine
09.2006 - 01.2025
Social Worker/Educational Advocate
Penny Lane Centers
01.1999 - 01.2006
Volunteer/ Clinical Research Unit
Camarillo State Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1998
B.S. - Psychology
California Lutheran University
M.S. - Counseling Psychology
California Lutheran University