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Marc A. Gaines

Montgomery

Summary

Dynamic, experienced, and self-motivated professional with 7+ years of experience serving youth by creating mentorship opportunities. Knowledgeable in youth development practices and maintaining a positive instructional environment. I seek a position to demonstrate my transferable skill set, expertise, work experience, and educational background. With a commitment to expanding opportunities for youth, I value providing high-quality services and creating pathways for students to thrive.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapist

Dallas County System of Services @ Arsenal Place
Selma
02.2024 - 02.2025
  • Provided psychoeducation on topics such as stress management, anger management, parenting skills.
  • Utilized a variety of techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices during sessions.
  • Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Therapist

The Bridge, INC
Montgomery
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Collaborate and leverage relationships with community and mental health partners
  • Ongoing assessment of the health and social needs of participants through formalized risk assessment tool
  • Provide clinical services in individual, group, and family therapy

Package Handler

UPS
Montgomery
09.2011 - 02.2023
  • Perform duties in accordance with company policies and guidelines
  • Communicate effectively with relevant personnel to carry out daily tasks
  • Ensure the accuracy of packages and assess for damages
  • Recognized as an effective team player

Educator (Biology & History)

Spur Montgomery Public Schools
Montgomery
01.2016 - 05.2019
  • Developed age-appropriate instructional methods for daily task
  • Created and maintained positive learning environment for all students
  • Engaged in ongoing professional development for best practices

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
07-2027

Master of Science - Psychology with Emphasis Life Coaching

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
12.2016

Skills

  • Effective case management planning
  • Exemplary leadership skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS Word
  • Proficiency in Office
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Proficiency in PowerPoint
  • Excellent mentorship strategies
  • Demonstrated effective teaching strategies
  • Implemented developmentally appropriate activities for youth to excel
  • Exemplary customer service
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Individual counseling
  • Community engagement
  • Mental health assessment
  • Behavioral analysis
  • Crisis intervention
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • One-on-one support
  • Treatment Planning
  • Psychiatric evaluation
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Group therapy coordination
  • One-on-one sessions
  • Building rapport
  • Family therapy
  • Empathy development

Timeline

Therapist

Dallas County System of Services @ Arsenal Place
02.2024 - 02.2025

Therapist

The Bridge, INC
06.2023 - 10.2023

Educator (Biology & History)

Spur Montgomery Public Schools
01.2016 - 05.2019

Package Handler

UPS
09.2011 - 02.2023

Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology

Keiser University

Master of Science - Psychology with Emphasis Life Coaching

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Alabama State University

Candidate

Marc A. Gaines, Montgomery, AL, Montgomery, AL, 334-604-9389, Mrgaines37@yahoo.com, Dynamic, experienced, and self-motivated professional with 7+ years of experience serving youth by creating mentorship opportunities. Knowledgeable in youth development practices and maintaining a positive instructional environment. I seek a position to demonstrate my transferable skill set, expertise, work experience, and educational background. With a commitment to expanding opportunities for youth, I value providing high-quality services and creating pathways for students to thrive., Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology, In progress, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ, Master of Science, Psychology with Emphasis Life Coaching, 01/18, Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL, Bachelor of Science, Biology, 12/16, Effective case management planning, Exemplary leadership skills, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Proficiency in MS Word, Office, Excel, and PowerPoint, Excellent mentorship strategies, Demonstrated effective teaching strategies, Implemented developmentally appropriate activities for youth to excel, Exemplary customer service, Therapist, The Bridge, INC, Montgomery, AL, 06/23, 10/23, Collaborate and leverage relationships with community and mental health partners., Ongoing assessment of the health and social needs of participants through formalized risk assessment tool., Provide clinical services in individual, group, and family therapy., Package Handler, UPS, Montgomery, AL, 09/11, 02/23, Perform duties in accordance with company policies and guidelines., Communicate effectively with relevant personnel to carry out daily tasks., Ensure the accuracy of packages and assess for damages., Recognized as an effective team player., Educator (Biology & History), Spur Montgomery Public Schools, Montgomery, AL, 01/16, 05/19, Developed age-appropriate instructional methods for daily tasks., Created and maintained a positive learning environment for all students., Engaged in ongoing professional development for best practices., CPR/AED, 06/08/23, 06/08/25, Certified Personal Trainer, 06/10/25, YMCA basketball city league, Montgomery, AL, Toys for Tots, Montgomery, AL, Family Sunshine Center, Montgomery, AL
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