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Michael Epperson Jr.

Rensselaer,NY

Summary

Successful Life Educator with over 15 years of experience working with and teaching adolescents/young adults. With a strong communication skill an, evidence based interventions, a drive to excite students about learning as well as my own personal experiences, I have been able to positively effect both behavioral and educational change within my students. I have collaborated with parents, outside organizations and other professionals to ensure the success of my students, while still complying with Federal, County and School Policies, regulations and/or procedures

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Life Skills Counselor

YMCA of Yonkers
Yonkers , New York
06.2017 - 08.2019
  • Facilitated workshops on topics related to personal development including goal setting, healthy relationships, self-esteem building.
  • Organized recreational activities designed to promote positive interactions between peers while also providing an outlet for stress relief.
  • Provided individual and group counseling to clients with emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues.

Uncertified Teacher/Crisis Intervention Specialist

The New Life School
The Bronx, New York
09.2008 - 08.2014
  • Demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability to provide instruction in a classroom
  • Created long range and daily lesson plans to implement high quality, standards-based instruction for all students aligned to New York State Education Department curriculum
  • Works cooperatively with students, parents/guardians, peers, administration and community members
  • Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals
  • Used common affective techniques for interventions to help the client express feelings generated by the crisis
  • Cognitive interventions helping the client eliminate negative beliefs that contributed to the crisis

Employment Specialist

Community Resources for Justice
Albany, NY
03.2024 - Current
  • Counseled clients on resume writing, interviewing techniques, job search strategies, and kept records of their progression
  • Organized job fairs and other recruitment events to match qualified candidates with potential employers.
  • Collaborated with employers to identify current labor market trends and develop job opportunities for clients.

Package Handler

UPS
Latham, New York
11.2019 - Current
  • Sort packages based on delivery routes & destinations using electronic or manual tracking systems
  • Read & Comprehend labels to ensure proper processing
  • Work with team to assemble, seal and load packages into correct trucks
  • Inspected packages for damages or defects and recorded any issues found.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Public Communications

The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY
05-2007

Skills

  • Classroom Instruction
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Creative Thinking
  • Data Analytics
  • Communication
  • Student Engagement
  • Motivating students
  • Clear public speaking skills
  • Student rapport
  • Child Development

Timeline

Employment Specialist

Community Resources for Justice
03.2024 - Current

Package Handler

UPS
11.2019 - Current

Life Skills Counselor

YMCA of Yonkers
06.2017 - 08.2019

Uncertified Teacher/Crisis Intervention Specialist

The New Life School
09.2008 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Hudson Valley Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Public Communications

The College of Saint Rose

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