Larzetta P. DeBord
Summary
U.S. Military Veteran with over 10+ years of loyal service for protecting this country. High-performing, strategic-thinking professional who is currently dedicated to the fields of education and counseling. Passionately enjoys guiding and encouraging diverse populations in developing and meeting goals. Exceedingly skilled at building supportive relationships across organizations and teams. Extensive experience at assessing needs, generating options, and implementing solutions. Exceptional writing, presenting, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Non-medical counseling of Military members and their families
Magellan Federal, INC
01.2018 - Current
- Provide counseling on and off base for family and individuals
- Help families and individuals in transition
- Provide support, resources, and training to improve resiliency
- Assist with circumstantial mental health issues
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Lifeline Counseling-Private Practice, Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
01.2014 - Current
- Established private practice to accommodate ‘at-risk ‘populations seeking mental and spiritual healing.
- Provides community support academically, socially, and emotionally for teens and families in crisis.
- Upholds confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment and privileged information.
- Encourages clients to express feelings and discuss life events, helping them to develop insight into themselves, their relationships, and community involvements.
- Collects data and information about clients through interviews, observations, and assessments to evaluate levels of risk, appropriate level(s) of care, referrals, and treatment planning.
- Assesses patients for risk of suicide & depression, documents accordingly, and follows all safety procedures to keep self and clients from harm.
- Maintains client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes for allocated timeframe and disposes of materials appropriately.
Teacher
Okaloosa Public Schools, Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Class received 78% gains on the Science Discovery Education Assessment (DEA).
- Instructs out-of-school & ‘at-risk' youths and adults in remedial education classes.
- Experience in preparing students for GED testing, teaching literacy, and English as a Second Language.
- Establishes and enforce procedures of behavior for maintaining order, peace, and respect among everyone in the classroom.
- Delivers engaging instruction through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in a variety of subjects, such as English, mathematics, and science to spark creative thinking, debates, and thought provoking dialogue.
- Adapts methods of instruction and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Extensive experience working with emotional behavioral disorders (EBD) and students enrolled in the exceptional student education (ESE) program.
- Maintains student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Evaluates students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers and modifies instruction and tasks accordingly.
- Prepares course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts to meet department standards.
Counseling Practicum & Internship
Norfolk Public School Systems, Norfolk, VA
Norfolk, VA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Counseled individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
- Provided crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs.
- Kept accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Collected information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
- Documented patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.
- Counseled individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.
- Developed therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, and needs.
- Supervise interns, clinicians in training, and other counselors.
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Provided extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students and those with physical and/or mental disabilities.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, and on field trips.
- Supported children's learning styles using individual and small group instructional techniques.
- Abetted students with mastering assignments and reinforcing learning concepts presented by teachers lesson plans.
- Enforced administration policies and rules governing students using cognitive behavioral methodology.
- Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
Education
Masters of Arts - Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2013
Bachelors of Science - Biology with Pre-Med emphasis
Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OH01.2002
Skills
- Military operational expertise
- Team-based problem solving
- Patient care strategy development
- Skilled educator
- Psychosocial evaluation
- Certified in telehealth
- Adept at applying a range of treatment techniques
- Consistent documentation standards
- Clear interpersonal communication
- Strategic issue analysis
- Strong task management
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association Member since 2010
- American Association of Christian Counselors Member since 2010
Certification
- LMHC -06/22/2018-03/31/2027 #MH 16121
- Professional Teaching Certification # 896173
- School Psychologist
- Biology, (Grades 6 - 12) July 2015 – June 2020
- Exceptional Student Education, (Grades K - 12)
- Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern #11964 July 2016 March 2022
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Timeline
Non-medical counseling of Military members and their families
Magellan Federal, INC
01.2018 - Current
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Lifeline Counseling-Private Practice, Ft. Walton Beach, FL
01.2014 - Current
Teacher
Okaloosa Public Schools, Ft. Walton Beach, FL
01.2014 - 01.2018
Counseling Practicum & Internship
Norfolk Public School Systems, Norfolk, VA
01.2011 - 01.2013
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
01.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelors of Science - Biology with Pre-Med emphasis
Ursuline College
Masters of Arts - Counseling
Liberty University
Community Service
Milligan Assembly of God, Baker, FL, Childcare Worker, Baker, FL, Maintains a safe and sanitary environment., Observes and monitors children's activities., Communicates with children's parents/guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues and accomplishments., Leads activities designed to promote mental, spiritual, and social development, using games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling., Teaches basic skills, such as colors, shapes, number and letter recognition, social skills, and biblical lessons., Resolves conflicts and problem behavior in a peaceful manner., Sets standards and goals to help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out in a manner of excellence., Plans, directs, and monitors instructional methods, content of material, and student activity programs.