Laura Kase
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children, adolescents and adults. Experience in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health, behavioral and emotional issues. Developed and implemented treatment plans, educational plans, and provided counseling and therapy to help clients live a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Educator
Voluntary Work
10.2017 - 07.2024
- Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
- Attended textbooks fairs and homeschool meetings to understand different approaches to subject matter.
- Led groups of students on field trips to enriching destinations, introducing to new experiences and broadening education.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Submitted and assembled student portfolios for local school district to satisfy legal guidelines.
- Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Behavior Therapist
Keystone Behavioral Pediatrics
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school settings, clinic setting, and community settings to facilitate client treatment plans.
- Engaged in pre-crisis and crisis interventions to facilitate positive outcomes using least restrictive alternative.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to gather data to track treatment progress.
- Implemented exercises to enhance client emotional and physical well-being and improve functional skills.
- Documented client behavior and interventions attempted and collected and reported data using approved format, methods and forms.
- Collaborated with treatment team to determine obstacles to success, assess client needs and develop treatment plan.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
Family Link Therapist
Youth Crisis Center
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Developed and maintained relationships with referral sources to support continuity of care.
- Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
- Offered specific advice to help clients work through educational issues.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
Counseling Intern
LifeChange Christian Counseling Center
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Religion
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2011
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Behavioral Interventions
- Cognitive behavior therapy
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Family therapy
- Coping skills development
- Developmental delays experience
- Data collection techniques
- Relationship Building
- Behavioral plan management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Evidence-based interventions
- Data Collection
- Observation
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Therapy team planning
- Caregiver Relations
- Goal Setting
- Progress Documentation
- Individual Counseling
- Special Needs Support
- Teaching strategies
- Special Education Support
- Social integration
- Child Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Student Motivation
Timeline
Home Educator
Voluntary Work
10.2017 - 07.2024
Behavior Therapist
Keystone Behavioral Pediatrics
01.2017 - 10.2017
Family Link Therapist
Youth Crisis Center
06.2016 - 11.2016
Counseling Intern
LifeChange Christian Counseling Center
05.2014 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Religion
Liberty University
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