Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapist
Self-employed
12.2019 - Current
Assisted individuals and family members with implementing techniques and strategies for resolving their problems.
Interviewed children and families and provided counseling services to parents with childrearing issues.
Addressed clients' family relationship concerns through development of individualized therapy plans.
Assisted clients in locating resources for housing services and financial assistance.
Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
Counseled clients on concerns such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation or financial difficulties.
Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Adjunct Professor
Rochester Institute of Technology, RIT
08.2020 - Current
Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
Director of Diversity in Health Care and Science
Rochester Institute of Technology, RIT
09.2023 - Current
Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
09.2014
Skills
Staff Development
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Talent Acquisition
Strategies and goals
Charismatic Leader
Awards
Eugene L-Petersen Award granted by ADARA Organization
Deaf Humanitarian Award granted by National Action Network with Reverend Al Sharpton