Mahalia Williams
Rockingham,NC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Scotland County Schools
Wagram, NC
08.2016 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Tutored individual students after school hours as needed.
- Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.
- Served as mentor for new teachers in the department.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Planned special events such as assemblies, holiday celebrations.
- Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
Mobile Crisis Management Qualified Professional
Therapeutic Alternatives, IncR
Randleman, NC
03.2013 - 12.2015
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals in need of emotional support and guidance.
- Evaluated client needs and provided appropriate referrals to community agencies or mental health professionals.
- Conducted assessments of clients' mental health status, personal history, family dynamics, and living environment.
- Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to the specific needs of each client.
- Maintained accurate records of all case notes, progress reports, and other documentation related to client care.
- Educated clients on available resources and offered guidance on how best to access them for additional assistance.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and primary care physicians to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Supported clients through difficult times by providing a safe space where they could express themselves without fear of judgement or criticism.
- Responded quickly and effectively when emergency situations arose; managed high stress environments with professionalism.
- Developed safety plans with clients at risk of self-harm or suicidal ideation.
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Community Innovations
Lauringburg, NC
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Educated clients on various coping strategies and techniques for managing symptoms of mental illness.
- Developed treatment plans and interventions for individuals struggling with mental illness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate client care.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy relationships and improved communication skills.
- Conducted crisis intervention when needed and referred clients to appropriate resources or services as required.
- Participated in case reviews, clinical meetings, training sessions, staff meetings.
- Maintained accurate records according to agency policies and procedures.
- Provided referrals for additional services or resources as needed.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded client progress with respect to treatment goals.
- Assisted clients with conflict resolution strategies and anger management techniques.
- Developed and optimized treatment plans to help clients continue to progress.
- Engaged patients in therapeutic activities to promote social skills and community integration.
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Sandhills Alternative AcademyRockingham
Rockingham, NC
01.2008 - 03.2011
- Assessed client needs, identified resources and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Coordinated referrals to other providers as needed.
- Monitored client progress throughout treatment process, making adjustments as necessary.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all services provided and outcomes achieved.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, including assessment and referral.
- Participated in case reviews, utilization management activities, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Attended team meetings and presented updates on the status of assigned cases.
- Served as a liaison between families, schools, courts, agencies, insurance companies., providing necessary information about services available.
- Cultivated relationships with local organizations that offer support services for individuals struggling with mental health issues.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions designed to promote positive behavioral changes among clients.
- Actively participated in professional development activities aimed at enhancing job knowledge and skillset.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions focused on various issues to help groups and individuals.
- Provided leadership and coordination of various programs using techniques in behavior management and prevention strategies.
- Educated family members and helped each support clients by improving coping techniques.
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Glb Health and Assessment Services
Rockingham, NC
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Observed student behavior in order to assess their strengths and weaknesses in order to develop appropriate strategies for addressing any issues that arise.
- Educated clients on various coping strategies and techniques for managing symptoms of mental illness.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy relationships and improved communication skills.
- Developed and implemented behavior plans to promote positive behaviors in students.
- Collaborated with school staff, parents, and community stakeholders to create a safe learning environment for all students.
- Maintained accurate records of student's goals, objectives, and intervention strategies used.
Instructor-Part Time
Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC
04.2004 - 08.2007
- Instructed Career Development and Assessment skills to youth offenders (18-21 yrs of age, minimum custody) in a prison setting.
- Incorporated Social Skill Building in efforts to develop psoitive social behaviors on the job, in the community and the home.
- Incorporated anger management skills in efforts to manage feelings and behaviors in conflicting situations.
- Incorporated Community Building Skills in order to function effectively in the community upon release, for example, the use of the library for job search, study skills, and information on community resources.
- Incorporated Effective Communication Skills by teaching active listening skills.
- Incorporated Adaptive Skills geared toward money management (creating a budget, paying bills, comparative shopping, etc.)
- Submitted assessment data and records in a timely manner.
Program Coordinator/Evaluator
Richmond County Partnership for Children
Rockingham , NC
01.2004 - 03.2007
- Prepared contracts between the Partnership and the Direct Service Providers
- Served as a liaison between external organizations and partners involved in delivering programming services.
- Developed and implemented program activities according to established goals and objectives.
- Provided guidance and support to program participants in navigating resources, services, and opportunities.
- Coordinated meetings with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of program initiatives.
- Maintained up-to-date records related to program activities.
- Monitored program budgets, expenditures, and resource utilization while making recommendations as needed.
- Analyzed data collected from surveys, focus groups, interviews, regarding the effectiveness of the program.
- Organized special events related to the promotion or awareness of the program's mission or purpose.
Health Educator
Richmond County Health Department
Rockingham, NC
03.1999 - 12.2003
- Provided health education services to the community on preventive healthcare, nutrition, and lifestyle choices.
- Collaborated with local organizations to coordinate resources and support for health-related programs in the area.
- Collaborated
- Planned and organized events related to prevention initiatives.
- Provided individual counseling sessions to clients at risk of engaging in risky behaviors.
- Assisted in developing grant proposals for funding new projects or initiatives.
- Actively participated in community outreach activities such as health fairs and workshops.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into day-to-day operations when appropriate.
- Managed budgets associated with specific programs or initiatives.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive prevention program.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
UNC Pembroke
Pembroke, NC01-2007
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC05-1997
Skills
- Multimedia instruction
- Standardized tests
- Elementary Education
- Special Education
- Differentiated Instruction
- Service referral
- Case Management
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Student Records Management
- Anger management techniques
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Scotland County Schools
08.2016 - Current
Mobile Crisis Management Qualified Professional
Therapeutic Alternatives, IncR
03.2013 - 12.2015
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Community Innovations
03.2011 - 03.2013
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Sandhills Alternative AcademyRockingham
01.2008 - 03.2011
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Glb Health and Assessment Services
01.2007 - 01.2008
Instructor-Part Time
Richmond Community College
04.2004 - 08.2007
Program Coordinator/Evaluator
Richmond County Partnership for Children
01.2004 - 03.2007
Health Educator
Richmond County Health Department
03.1999 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
UNC Pembroke
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Richmond Community College
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