Megan Joyce
Sunrise,FL
Summary
My career objective is to contribute my learned experiences within the educational setting and apply them in multiple modalities. I hope to work enthusiastically with a team driven for success. My overall objective it to obtain a position that will allow the use of my strong therapeutic skills, my experience with social, emotional learning, along with my compassion to help better today’s youth. I am driven to work for a progressive organization, in a highly motivating and challenging environment that provides the best opportunities to grow and utilize my potential, to the fullest to achieve organizational goals while achieving my personal goals. Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Based on experience in multiple settings, I am sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural differences of students and families.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Guidance Counselor/ Guidance Teacher
NSU- University School
01.2015 - Current
- Provide school wide guidance services to the student population JK-2nd grade, focusing on those students who may need support and guidance in their social, emotional and academic success
- Review psychological assessments and academic testing
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and community resources to ensure the child is receiving the best treatment possible
- Provide in-the-moment counseling to students and their families
- Provide lessons and all implementation of grade level curriculum
- Maintain regular contact with teachers and administrators regarding child progression and regression in all areas including social, emotional and academic needs.
School Psychology Intern
School Board of Broward County
01.2012 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations based on student needs in order to determine special education classification using the RTI model for students having a specific learning disability
- Effectively communicated results of psycho-educational reports to parents and eligibility teams
- Assisted in developing individualized education plans for special education students
- Assisted in developing behavioral intervention plans for special education students and general education students
- Collaborated with teachers and school staff in developing and enhancing professional skills and improving student’s educational experiences
- Engaged in ongoing professional development opportunities
- Experience in all educational settings (elementary, middle, and high) with a variety of different experiences (counseling, crisis, groups).
YES(Youth Emergency Services) Crisis Clinician
Henderson Behavioral Health
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Respond to children, adolescents and families when they are experiencing a crisis or stressful situation
- Maintain a professional stance with every given situation
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and community resources to ensure the child is receiving the best treatment possible
- Provide in-the-moment crisis counseling to clients and their families
- Complete screenings, referrals, and assessments to those clients and families in need of receiving services (provide linkage and referral)
- Maintain documentation in a timely manner.
Rehabilitation Coordinator
Miami Children’s Hospital- Dan Marino Center
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Worked with a variety of children with special needs during their treatment sessions (Occupational, Physical, Speech, and Behavioral Therapy)
- Coordinated events for the Dan Marino Center and Camp DMC
- Lead role in programs offered by the center (marketing, scheduling, organizational aspects, followed dates & deadlines, parental contact person, conducted screenings and interviews): Programs- Camp DMC; Music and Movement; Swim Instruction; Walk About Autism; Walk Now for Autism
- Patient and parent advocate.
Patient Advocate
Northside Mental Health
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Communicated with doctors about patient progress
- Responsible for engaging the patients in community events and leisure programs
- Helped to ensure that patients followed their daily schedules (medication regiments, appointment attendance, activities of daily living, counseling session attendance, doctor attendance)
- Once patients were discharged from in-patient housing program, responsible for job preparation (resume, interview, and placement).
Education
Specialist Degree, School Psychology -
Barry University
12.2013
Master of Science, Psychology (December 2011) -
Barry University
12.2011
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (May 2007) -
University of South Florida
12.2007
Skills
- Cultural Competency
- Mental Health Assessments
- Crisis Intervention Strategies
- Professional Referral Network
Graduate Experiences
- School Psychology Practicum, School Board of Broward County-Nob Hill Elementary, Sunrise, FL, Participated in eligibility meetings and IEP meetings to help gain insight on the district processes. Observed students in multiple settings. Learned the rules, regulations, and processes within the Broward County School Board system. Opportunity to proctor during FCAT testing. Opportunity to observe cluster classrooms along with general education classrooms.
- School Counseling Observation, Barry University-Counseling, Miami Shores, FL, Observed multiple counseling sessions (adults and children) conducted by counseling professors and graduate students. Participated in group counseling sessions 2 times weekly.
- Consultation and Collaboration, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL, Opportunity to consult within a collaborative framework. Provide suggestions and feedback to the team as a whole.
Conferences And Professional Development
- Began Broker Track Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Broward County-Community Based Collaborative II Broward County, FL
- Attended Batelle Developmental Inventory, 2nd Edition (BDI-2) Workshop, Pompano Beach, FL
- Attended Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan (PBIP) Training, Sunrise, FL
- Attended Crisis Management Training with internship supervisor, Pompano Beach, FL
- Attended Medicaid Training, Sunrise, FL
- Attended Childhood Grief and Loss In-Service (Hopeful TEARS Grief Summit), Pompano Beach, FL
- Attended Child Abuse and Neglect In-Service, Pompano Beach, FL
- Attended Child American Red Cross Foundations of Disaster Mental Health, Sunrise, FL
- Attended South Florida Gifted and Talented Symposium, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Volunteer Experience
- Miami Children’s Hospital- Dan Marino Center, Team Captain: Autism Speaks- Walk Now for Autism
- Miami Children’s Hospital, Team Captain: Dan Marino Foundation- WalkAbout Autism
- Bounce Back fundraising event host; Dan Marino Foundation
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Guidance Counselor/ Guidance Teacher
NSU- University School
01.2015 - Current
YES(Youth Emergency Services) Crisis Clinician
Henderson Behavioral Health
01.2014 - 01.2015
School Psychology Intern
School Board of Broward County
01.2012 - Current
Rehabilitation Coordinator
Miami Children’s Hospital- Dan Marino Center
01.2007 - 01.2012
Patient Advocate
Northside Mental Health
01.2005 - 01.2007
Specialist Degree, School Psychology -
Barry University
Master of Science, Psychology (December 2011) -
Barry University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (May 2007) -
University of South Florida
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