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KENDYLL RIDGWAY

Moorpark,CA

Summary

Curious and dedicated student with 4 years of experience working in various healthcare and education positions, ranging from mental health to academic services seeking to gain the essential knowledge and skills to pursue a career in speech language pathology. Equipped with excellent interpersonal skills, profound interest in communicative disorders coursework and a deep passion for helping individuals.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee

Hillside Wellness Center

12.2022 - 01.2023

Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.

Elementary School Teaching Assistant

Carden Conejo School

01.2022 - 06.2022

Fostered a dynamic learning environment by using a variety of classroom activities to ensure student engagement and promoted creative thinking and problem solving
Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Helped develop strategies for several students with ADHD to improve academic performance while promoting student use of creativity and individuality

Lead Clinician Assistant

Summit Malibu

11.2020 - 06.2021

Collaborated with clinical team to provide support and care for individuals in recovery from addiction
Communicated with physicians and psychiatrists to provide shift reports on client's conditions
Conducted intake and discharge assessments, obtaining client information and documenting on client charts using KIPU
Liaised with admissions director to facilitate clients' admissions and insurance verifications
Managed client schedules, transportation and provided resources for client needs, such as 12 Step program information
Helped to maintain therapeutic atmosphere by ensuring client safety, providing support, structure and maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Mental Health Technician

Vista Del Mar Hospital

06.2020 - 11.2020

Provided care to individuals from diverse backgrounds struggling with mental health disorders, primarily those with bipolar disorder, substance abuse, depression and schizophrenia
Conducted intake assessments and collected data on patients' whereabouts and progress
Assisted in creating a safe environment for patients by doing regular safety checks, monitoring patients' conditions, and communicating with nurses and case managers effectively
Utilized CPI training to de-escalate crisis situations on both adolescent and adult units.

Mentor

Emily Shane Foundation- SEA Mentorship Program at the Boys and Girls Club

11.2019 - 03.2020

Worked one on one with middle school students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds to provide both academic and emotional support after school
Helped students establish better study habits and organizational skills resulting in better grades, a growing interest in their academics and a better sense of confidence in their academic abilities
Exercised active listening skills and frequently reminded students of their unique strengths and qualities in order to create a space for students to feel heard and valued.