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Nancy Kizielewicz

Rochester,NY

Summary

Qualified Psychotherapist with 25 years of experience in mental health treatment. Adept at using a variety of modalities to facilitate client awareness and emotional growth. Focused on driving effective outcomes in individual and couples therapy.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychotherapist

Self- Employed
Rochester, NY
04.1985 - Current
  • Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from post-partum depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
  • Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques and reiki to patients and families.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.

Motivational Speaker

Self
Rochester , NY
  • Implemented stories and anecdotes into speeches to make information more entertaining.
  • Presented information regarding Subject to groups of Number people.

Educational Consultant

Monroe County Schools
Rochester, NY
  • Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
  • Updated school curriculum to integrate technology and enhance quality of student education.

Visiting Assistant Professor

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Collaborated with faculty and community stakeholders for program improvement.
  • Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.

School Counselor

Greece Central School DIstrict
Rochester, United States
  • Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Assessed student's abilities and recommended degree programs to highlight strengths.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
  • Developed new student orientation programs to build excitement around transfer and enrollment.
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
  • Implemented career counseling path mandated by state, working with parents and students to implement new parent-teacher conference approach.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.

Program Director

Urban League Of Rochester
Rochester, United States
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
  • Maintained and updated project related documents.

Education

Doctor Of Education - Counselor Education

University of Rochester
Rochester NY
05.1988

Master of Science - Counselor Education

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY
06.1972

Bachelor Of Science - Sociology

Nazareth College of Rochester
Rochester, NY
06.1969

Skills

  • Adaptable
  • Discernment
  • Establishing positive relationships
  • Working knowledge of many counseling interventions

Timeline

Psychotherapist

Self- Employed
04.1985 - Current

Motivational Speaker

Self

Educational Consultant

Monroe County Schools

Visiting Assistant Professor

SUNY Brockport

School Counselor

Greece Central School DIstrict

Program Director

Urban League Of Rochester

Doctor Of Education - Counselor Education

University of Rochester

Master of Science - Counselor Education

SUNY Brockport

Bachelor Of Science - Sociology

Nazareth College of Rochester
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