Michelle Christian
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Conscientious Youth Counselor with program development and coordination experience. Strongly rooted in integrity and effective communication. Dedicated to fostering youth success and progress. Honest professional providing exemplary care and compassion to youngsters experiencing life disruptions. Focused Adolescent Counselor helping children and teens develop coping skills to solve problems. Compassionate Youth Counselor eager to use 21years of experience in related roles to bring value to new opportunity. Smart and empathetic with strong knowledge of cognitive behavior technique and standard coping mechanisms.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Head Start Program
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
Youth Counselor
Tidewater Youth Services Foundation
03.2012 - 06.2019
- Maintained accurate documentation of youth progress in line with reporting requirements.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Created and implemented individualized plans for individual youth.
- Promoted a safe space by consistently enforcing rules while maintaining empathy towards each client''s unique struggles.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Organized educational outings to broaden clients'' horizons and stimulate curiosity about new experiences.
- Managed crises effectively using de-escalation techniques, prioritizing safety while addressing the underlying emotional triggers for each incident.
Counselor
Family Solutions, Inc
06.2007 - 04.2010
- Coordinated referrals between agencies to ensure seamless transitions for clients receiving multiple services.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
Aide
Holiday House Of Portsmouth
09.2001 - 08.2005
- Aided in maintaining a clean living environment, performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishwashing, and tidying up spaces.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Provided grooming and mobility assistance to support daily living needs.
- Adapted care strategies to accommodate the diverse cultural, religious, and personal preferences of patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Overbrook High School
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Student Engagement
- Social skills teacher
- Youth Mentoring
- Adolescent Counseling
- Cognitive behavior therapy
- Positive Reinforcement
- Community resources specialist
- Documentation And Reporting
- Program coordination
- Youth supervision
- Intervention Support
- Self-care strategies
- Crisis Response
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Head Start Program
09.2021 - 06.2023
Youth Counselor
Tidewater Youth Services Foundation
03.2012 - 06.2019
Counselor
Family Solutions, Inc
06.2007 - 04.2010
Aide
Holiday House Of Portsmouth
09.2001 - 08.2005
High School Diploma -
Overbrook High School
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