Melijah Calixte
Virginia Beach,Virginia
Summary
Dedicated counseling student prepared for a practicum role, bringing hands-on experience and a strong theoretical foundation. Skilled in building therapeutic rapport, active listening, and applying evidence-based interventions. Adaptable team player with strong critical thinking and communication skills. Highly organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a client-centered approach.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Regent University
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted with grading assignments and tests, giving constructive feedback to students based on their performance.
- Maintained confidentiality and trust by handling sensitive student information, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for personal and academic discussions.
- Helped students solve academic challenges by adapting strategies to meet diverse needs and fostering resilience in overcoming difficulties.
Direct Support Professional
Southeastern Virginia Training Center
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Work within a person-centered educational model to provide support, training, and supervision for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Contribute to and maintain an environment that fosters individual choices and is enriching, homelike, safe, and nurturing for people with disabilities.
- Support and instruct individuals in various daily living skills, including self-help, personal hygiene, independent living, and social development.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Behavioral Health Advisor
Community Services Group
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided trauma-informed and culturally competent care by developing treatment plans and teaching life skills for individuals with mental health diagnoses.
- Documented client progress according to legal and organizational requirements
- Led group therapy sessions focusing on coping skills, life skills, stress management, and relapse prevention.
- Mentored new specialists and collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care and appropriate referrals
- Offered emotional support and guidance to promote coping strategies in both individual and group settings.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA08.2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Troy University
Troy, AL12-2023
Skills
- Counseling Techniques
- Building Rapport
- Empathetic Communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Emotional Support and Encouragement
- Multicultural Competence
- Treatment Planning and Intervention
- Group Facilitation
- Case Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-Solving
- Consistent Patience in Challenges
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Southeastern Virginia Training Center
12.2024 - 01.2025
Teaching Assistant
Regent University
10.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Advisor
Community Services Group
01.2022 - 07.2023
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Regent University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Troy University
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