Maria Thomas

Pomaikai Elementary School: June 2007 - Present

Lihikai School: February 2003 - June 2007

King Kamehameha III and Princess Nahienaena: Dec. 2001-Feb. 2003

• provide individual and group sessions
• Observe and monitor students during structured and unstructured times.
• Develop Behavior Support Plans with teachers, parents, administrator
• Provide behavioral support in the classroom.
• Create progress monitoring tools with teachers
• Work with teachers to implement and establish behavior strategies by setting expectations and rewarding good behavior.
• Provide training for QBS Safety Care to the staff and other schools in the complex.
• Provide Suicide Prevention Training to school staff as well as other schools in the complex.
• Supported other schools with SBBH Counseling needs
• Supported other school in times of crisis.
• Provided "Loving Solutions" parenting classes for parents with Elementary-aged children
• Provided "The Parent Project" parenting classes for parents with children in middle school and high school.
• Coordinated the Primary School Adjustment Project (PSAP) in addition to duties as a Behavioral Health Specialist.
• Carried on duties of School Counselor as a School-Based Behavioral Health Specialist.
• Coordinated the Positive Action Program in addition to duties as a Behavioral Health Specialist.
• Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals from Department of Health to provide support to students and families.
• Trained Teachers and Educational Assistants on limbic resonance to increase engagement and connections with students.
• Counseled students in the Intensive Learning Program
• Collaborated with SpEd teacher, Clinical Psychologist and School Psychologist to provide an effective program for students in the Intensive Learning Program.

• Guided students in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
• Provided 1:1 and Group Counseling support to students
• Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
• Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
• Taught Leadership Class
• Coordinated Social Skills Program

• Implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health of the youths in the group home.
• Implemented and established behavior strategies by setting expectations and rewarding good behavior.
• Provided life skills and community integration services to the youths in the program..