Shared responsibilities with agency team to direct permanency planning of each child.
Served as a consistent advocate for clients within the agency and broader community, addressing barriers to service access.
Located resources and made referrals to provide aid to family and children.
Cultivated strong relationships with clients, promoting trust and engagement in the case planning process.
Facilitated connections between clients and community resources to address barriers and foster self sufficiency.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Ridgefield Public Schools
03.2024 - 05.2025
Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
Lead Behavioral Interventionist
Newtown Community Center Summer Camp
05.2024 - 08.2024
Developed strong rapport with students through active listening and empathetic understanding, fostering trust and open communication channels.
Enhanced student engagement with evidence-based strategies such as token economies and self-monitoring techniques.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive behavior support plans, resulting in improved student functioning.
Substance Abuse Case Manager Intern
MCCA
08.2023 - 12.2023
Continuously expanded knowledge of evidence-based practices within the field of substance abuse counseling through professional development opportunities and trainings.
Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' substance use history, identifying key areas for targeted intervention.
Contributed to the development of a comprehensive aftercare program, ensuring clients receive ongoing support and resources posttreatment.
Referred clients to appropriate community resources when necessary, ensuring access to essential services such as housing assistance or medical care.
School Psychology Intern
Wilton Public Schools
01.2023 - 06.2023
Increased knowledge of special education law among staff members by conducting professional development workshops on relevant topics.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in the field of school psychology.
Monitored progress of at-risk students through data collection and analysis, informing future interventions and support plans.
Developed targeted interventions for students with executive functioning difficulties, improving time management and organization skills.
Facilitated group interventions focused on social skills development, enhancing peer relationships among students.
Education
6th Year Advanced Certificate - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
05-2026
Master of Arts - School Psychology
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
06-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
05-2024
Certification
CPR/AED Certification
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Case Planner
JCCA
04.2025 - Current
Lead Behavioral Interventionist
Newtown Community Center Summer Camp
05.2024 - 08.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Ridgefield Public Schools
03.2024 - 05.2025
Substance Abuse Case Manager Intern
MCCA
08.2023 - 12.2023
School Psychology Intern
Wilton Public Schools
01.2023 - 06.2023
6th Year Advanced Certificate - Clinical Mental Health Counseling