Nichole Keefe
Cassopolis,MI
Summary
Compassionate Behavioral Youth Counselor with background in providing guidance, support, and mentoring to at-risk adolescents. Strengths include crisis management, communication skills, and development of individualized treatment plans. Notable impact made in previous work through successfully facilitating group therapy sessions and implementing behavior modification techniques to improve client outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Jag Teacher
Pro Resources Inc.
South Bend, IN
09.2024 - Current
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms and hallways.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
YSB
Youth Service Bureau
South Bend, IN
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Encouraged development of relevant skills to help overcome specific concerns.
- Acted as client advocate to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Monitored clients' daily activities and responded appropriately when needed.
- Offered advanced counseling in institutional setting following correct procedures and aligning with required standards.
- Coached clients on how to manage emotions effectively while also teaching them how to recognize warning signs of distress before it becomes overwhelming.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
Instructional Assistant
Cassopolis Public Schools
Cassopolis , MI
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by the teacher or behavioral specialist.
- Provided individual and small group instruction to students with disabilities in the areas of reading, math, and writing.
- Maintained records of student performance according to school policies and procedures.
- Led discussion sections, tutorials and laboratory sections under teacher direction.
- Assisted in developing Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
Correctional Officer
Thomas N. Frederick Juvenile Justice Center
South Bend, IN
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Collaborated with outside agencies such as social workers, psychologists, and probation officers when necessary.
- Inspected cells and other areas for contraband and safety hazards.
- Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
Child Coach
Five Star Life
South Bend, IN
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Offered counseling to students to increase personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies such as cooperative learning activities, role-playing exercises, visual aids. to engage learners who have difficulty focusing due to their disability.
- Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI04-2021
Skills
- Public speaking
- Superior communication skills
- Client advocacy
- Recordkeeping
- Time management
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Jag Teacher
Pro Resources Inc.
09.2024 - Current
YSB
Youth Service Bureau
01.2024 - 08.2024
Correctional Officer
Thomas N. Frederick Juvenile Justice Center
03.2023 - 07.2023
Instructional Assistant
Cassopolis Public Schools
09.2021 - 12.2023
Child Coach
Five Star Life
03.2021 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Lake Superior State University
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