Melanie Martinez
Bellevue,WA
Summary
Results-oriented Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 2 at DCYF: Echo Glen Children's Center, skilled in applying motivational interviewing and behavioral interventions to drive positive outcomes for youth clients. Proven track record of enhancing client satisfaction through empathetic communication and critical thinking, while crafting personalized counseling plans that bolster resilience and recovery. Highlights include substantial improvements in behavior and academic performance among counselees, supported by strong conflict resolution and crisis management capabilities. Dedicated to advocating for youth with exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 2
DCYF: Echo Glen Children's Center
Snoqualmie, Washington
12.2023 - Current
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients' lives.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs, and appropriate intervention strategies.
- Worked closely with families to support clients in their recovery process, and strengthen relationships among family members.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary to prevent further escalation or harm to juveniles, or others involved in incidents.
- Completed incident reports when disorder or violence occurs.
- Enforced rules and regulations are necessary to maintain order among residents.
- Conducted security checks of residents and living areas.
- Responded to incidents of resident misconduct.
- Residents were restrained when disturbances required physical intervention.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions in case management software.
- Generated reports related to case management activities.
- Provided individualized case management to support successful outcomes for participants.
Lead Teacher
Countryside Montessori Learning Center
Kirkland, WA
11.2015 - 12.2023
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance the overall development and growth of every student.
- Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children while they learn in the classroom environment.
- Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, stimulating classroom where all children feel safe, and valued.
- Establishing rapport and building relationships with students based on trust.
- Setting an excellent example for students and instilling good values in them, like honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love, and kindness.
- Monitoring and assessing student progress, and writing up reports.
- Patience and excellent observational, communication, and diagnostic skills.
- The ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure, and treat everyone with love and respect.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Conducting daily communication about children's progress with families.
- A lifelong learner who can be a good role model for children.
Commissioned Police Officer
Kirkland Police Department
Kirkland, WA
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintain public order and safety, enforce all laws, prevent crime, detect crime, investigate crimes, and apprehend suspects.
- Patrol designated areas of the city in a radio-equipped vehicle or on foot to preserve law and order, prevent or discover the commission of crime, and enforce motor vehicle regulations.
- Answers calls and complaints involving emergencies, automobile accidents, criminal complaints, and other misdemeanors and felonies; takes necessary police action.
- Interview individuals with complaints/witnesses and inquiries and attempt to make the proper disposition or direct them to the appropriate authorities.
- Conducts investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witnesses, makes arrests, and transports suspects.
- Understand when individuals should be taken into protective custody and take necessary action.
- Ability to provide CPR and first aid on calls if needed.
- Prepares and writes a variety of reports and records, such as, but not limited to, reports on incidents or arrest, calls for service, property impoundment, accidents, offenses, damages to property, field interviews, and results of investigations;
- Collect and document evidence and request lab analysis as appropriate.
Prepares all forms, reports, and follow-up reports necessary to file felony and misdemeanor charges. - Prepares criminal cases for prosecution with either the City or County Prosecutor; interacts with prosecutors, attorneys, and court officials; testifies in court as required
- Acquire and maintain a thorough knowledge of all state, county, and city laws and ensure equal and impartial enforcement.
- Ensure civil treatment and protection of all rights of all persons coming within the scope of police authority.
Student Intern
WSU Police Department
Pullman, Washington
01.2020 - 05.2022
- I attended the required weekly trainings.
- Use the knowledge gained to perform mock scenes.
- Once a month, patrol the campus from 2000 to 0200 hours.
- Attend ride-alongs with patrol officers of Pullman Police/WSU Police, and assist them when advised.
- Maintain fitness levels.
- Work security for home sports games.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff, and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
Assistant Teacher
Montessori School Of Pullman
Pullman, WA
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teachers.
- Supported students' physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with a teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Supervised recess, snack, and daily student dismissal.
- Cleaned classrooms daily.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Criminal Justice And Sociology
Washington State University
Pullman, WAHigh School Diploma -
Juanita High School
Kirkland, WABasic Law Enforcement Academy
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center
Burien, WASkills
- Interpersonal communication
- Critical thinking
- Emotional intelligence
- Dependable and responsible
- Stress management techniques
- Behavioral intervention
Languages
- Spanish
- American Sign Language
Certification
- CPR, First Aid, and AED
- Washington State commissioned peace officer
- Taser certification
- CJIS: Access 1 training
- FEMA: NIMS certificate of completion.
- OC certification
- Crisis Intervention Training certificate of completion
- Certified counselor certificate
- DBT intro course certificate
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 2
DCYF: Echo Glen Children's Center
12.2023 - Current
Commissioned Police Officer
Kirkland Police Department
07.2022 - 07.2023
Assistant Teacher
Montessori School Of Pullman
08.2021 - 12.2021
Student Intern
WSU Police Department
01.2020 - 05.2022
Lead Teacher
Countryside Montessori Learning Center
11.2015 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Criminal Justice And Sociology
Washington State University
High School Diploma -
Juanita High School
Basic Law Enforcement Academy
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center
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