Nina Jessup
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Mental health professional with solid track record in patient care and therapeutic support. Skilled in crisis intervention, patient assessment, and developing personalized care plans. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs. Dependable with deep understanding of mental health conditions and effective communication techniques.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
DCIU Marple Educational Center
85N Malin Rd Broomall P.A
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Supervised students during lunch breaks, recess, field trips, and other school-related events, maintaining a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by modeling enthusiasm, empathy, and respect for all members of the school community.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices, resources, and ideas for continuous improvement in teaching methodologies.
Personal Care Assistant
US Medical Staffing Inc.
1420 Walnut Street Suite 1350
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and ensuring proper body mechanics
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Direct Support Professional
FMA Professional Resources
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Education
Nationally Certified Physiatrics Technician - Mental Health
AAPT
04.2025
Certificate Of Completion - Mental Health Technician
Institute of Contemporary Careers
Wayne, NJ04.2025
High School Diploma - General
AIM Academy
1200River Road Conshohocken P.A 1942803.2025
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Collaborative learning
- Special education
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior management
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Health and safety
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Promoting social and emotional development
- Critical thinking
- Behavior observation
- De-escalation techniques
- Crisis intervention
- Mental health awareness
- Suicide prevention
- Grief counseling
- Anger management
- Disability awareness
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
DCIU Marple Educational Center
09.2023 - 02.2025
Direct Support Professional
FMA Professional Resources
03.2022 - 01.2023
Personal Care Assistant
US Medical Staffing Inc.
09.2021 - 08.2023
Nationally Certified Physiatrics Technician - Mental Health
AAPT
Certificate Of Completion - Mental Health Technician
Institute of Contemporary Careers
High School Diploma - General
AIM Academy