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Micah Shields, MA

Huntsville,AL

Summary

Mental health advocate offering extreme compassion and extensive experience working with mental health intervention. psychiatric care, and early childhood care. Adept at performing risk assessment, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation. Dedicated and energetic, with excellent listening skills and the ability to establish therapeutic relationships with clients while helping with daily living, the progression of life goals, and providing motivation for mental, emotional, and social development. Passionate professional with experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Hope Community Church (Legacy Academy)
Huntsville, Alabama
06.2025 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and needs.
  • Facilitated group activities promoting social skills and teamwork among children.
  • Implemented daily routines ensuring safety and well-being of all students.
  • Collaborated with parents to discuss child development and educational progress.
  • Assessed children's developmental milestones and adjusted teaching strategies accordingly.
  • Organized educational materials and resources for effective lesson delivery.
  • Maintained a positive classroom environment fostering curiosity and exploration.
  • Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
  • Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
  • Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Prepared ingredients and dishes according to menu specifications and safety standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen areas by following sanitation procedures daily.
  • Transported passengers safely to various locations across the city.
  • Maintained accurate logs of trip details and passenger counts daily.

Behavior Interventionist

Children’s Hospital of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for students with diverse needs.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions as necessary.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with students and families.
  • Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, and support staff regarding student behavior.
  • Documented behavioral incidents and intervention outcomes for review and analysis.
  • Tracked data on individual student performance to measure progress towards established goals.
  • Performed crisis prevention and intervention duties as needed including physical restraint if necessary.
  • Developed and implemented behavior plans to promote positive behaviors in students.
  • Provided education and counseling to patients about their conditions and treatments.
  • Provided guidance, counseling and support to individuals with complex needs.
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.

Behavioral Health Technician

Huntsville Hospital Main
Huntsville, AL
04.2023 - 12.2024
  • Provided crisis intervention services to patients in need and enforced rules and regulations pertaining to client and patient care while maintaining a safe environment.
  • Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities and assisted with execution of client activities and support groups.
  • Verified patient health history and contact information for chart accuracy and provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
  • Responded promptly to any emergency situations that may arise within the facility and documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
  • Interviewed new patients to complete admission forms and assess mental health status and assessed patient behavior, reactions and responses to treatment plans
  • Influenced patients' behavior with interaction, counseling or instruction and assisted patients to improve social relationships and engagement.
  • Bathed, fed and dressed patients based on individual abilities and provided emotional support to clients and patients dealing with difficult situations.

Counseling Intern

Wellstone Behavioral Health
Huntsville, AL
09.2022 - 11.2023
  • Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations and facilitated educational workshops for clients to help them develop life skills.
  • Observed licensed clinicians providing therapy services to gain insight into best practices for working with clients.
  • Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations and coordinated resources to support clients and help each achieve targets.
  • Updated client data and information from counseling sessions using AVATAR and assisted clients with developing relevant skills to improve functionality in social, educational and vocational situations.
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions to clients ranging from toddlers to adults and organized recreational activities that promoted healthy coping strategies among participants.
  • Implemented educational technology tools to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Coordinated study groups and tutoring sessions for students needing extra help.
  • Assisted in preparing instructional materials for classroom activities.

Peer Mentor

Alabama A&M
Normal, AL
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Provided academic support and guidance to students in need of assistance and utilized de-escalation techniques aligned with trauma-informed care to drive intervention strategy for participants in crisis.
  • Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and assisted with the development of individualized plans for student success.
  • Assisted with the development of individualized plans for student success and developed strategies for helping mentees overcome personal challenges that may interfere with their education goals.
  • Performed tasks to assist and support individuals in regaining independence within community and guided students on how to handle difficult situations such as test anxiety, peer pressure, and procrastination.
  • Conducted one-on-one meetings to discuss student progress and provide feedback and attended meetings and trainings to optimize professional development.
  • Participated in conflict resolution and problem-solving to support healthy coping skills.

Inbound Stower

Amazon
Bessemer, Alabama
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Organized inbound shipments to ensure efficient inventory flow.
  • Operated scanning equipment for accurate product tracking and documentation.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Loaded and unloaded products from delivery trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards during operations.
  • Assisted in training new employees on best practices for inbound processes.
  • Scanned barcodes on products to ensure accurate tracking of inventory levels.
  • Ensured that all items were properly labeled and stored in their designated locations.
  • Unloaded inbound freight and placed it into designated bays or slots.
  • Identified damaged goods received as part of the shipment process and reported them accordingly.
  • Utilized proper lifting techniques to move product from pallets to shelves.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards related to warehouse operations.

Education

Ed.D - Community Care Counseling With Traumatology

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
01-2026

Master of Science - Counseling

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL
12-2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Auburn University-Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
12-2019

Skills

  • Activity Monitoring
  • ADL Support
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Admissions Intake
  • Patient Assessment
  • Safety Management
  • Documentation Skills
  • Skill-Building Exercises
  • Group Facilitation
  • Records Management
  • Conflict De-Escalation
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Patient Observation
  • Early childhood education
  • Reading and writing support
  • Creating visual displays
  • Teacher support and collaboration
  • Supervising student activities

Accomplishments

  • AUM Dean's List in 2019
  • Induction to Psi Chi Honor Society in 2023 at Alabama A&M

Certification

  • BLS
  • AED/CPR
  • HIPPA

Timeline

Teacher

Hope Community Church (Legacy Academy)
06.2025 - Current

Behavior Interventionist

Children’s Hospital of Alabama
02.2025 - 05.2025

Behavioral Health Technician

Huntsville Hospital Main
04.2023 - 12.2024

Counseling Intern

Wellstone Behavioral Health
09.2022 - 11.2023

Peer Mentor

Alabama A&M
01.2022 - 04.2023

Inbound Stower

Amazon
09.2020 - 12.2021

Master of Science - Counseling

Alabama A & M University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Auburn University-Montgomery

Ed.D - Community Care Counseling With Traumatology

Liberty University

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