Seasoned professional with background in education, overall performance improvement. Strengths include strategic planning, team motivation, and innovative problem-solving skills. Demonstrated success in aiding individuals to reach their full potential and achieving milestones. Notable impact on agency and individual growth in previous roles. Goes above and beyond to enhance client/student experiences and help reach full potential.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Local Success Coach and Matching Specialist-REMOTE
Go Au Pair
Murray, UT
01.2022 - Current
First point of contact for host families in the Georgia/Florida Region.
Provides education on U.S. government regulations.
State Department Policy enforcement, conflict resolution and mediation services to host families and au pairs throughout their journey.
Conducts initial host family intakes, monthly communications, host family interviews, crisis intervention.
Supports families through the matching process.
Organizes and conducts local events
Executes marketing and sales initiatives
Organizes frequent in-person cultural events for local au pairs.
Promoted to support additional cities/regions within the first year of hire
Collaborated with classroom teachers, therapists and parents on student needs, progress and treatment goals.
Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Pre-K Teacher
Sandy Springs United Methodist Preschool
Sandy Springs, GA
08.2016 - 05.2021
Encouraged collaboration among peers through cooperative learning activities.
Instructed students in basic literacy, math, science, social studies, health, art, music, physical education, and other related areas.
Provided guidance when needed to help children develop problem-solving skills.
Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom.
Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Fertility Intake Coordinator
Family Inceptions
Suwanee, GA
01.2018 - 01.2021
Assisted in the development of outreach programs to increase awareness and accessibility of services in accordance with U.S. government policy.
Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
Met regularly with clients to review progress towards established goals and objectives.
Maintained accurate records of client intakes in electronic database system.
Implemented feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement of the intake process.
Developed and maintained intake procedures to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction.
Participated in weekly case conferences with clinical staff regarding treatment planning and goal setting.
Coordinated the intake process for new clients, including scheduling initial assessments and providing necessary paperwo
Assisted in developing policies and procedures related to intake processes.
Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client interactions and services provided.
Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
Coordinated with external agencies and community partners to facilitate referrals and access to services.
Managed confidential client data in compliance with HIPAA and other relevant regulations.
Pre-K Teacher
International Preschools
Atlanta, GA
08.2010 - 08.2016
Developed the afterschool reading program for pre-k students
Introduced and ran Scholastic Reading Program for all classrooms..
Created a positive, nurturing classroom environment that encourages children's exploration and curiosity.
Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
Mental Health Assessor
Family Fusion Services
Atlanta, GA
01.2010 - 01.2011
Conducted initial site visits and biopsychosocial evaluations and assessments in children ages 3-18 who were identified as needing court-ordered mental health treatment and/or whole family interventions.
Identified diagnoses and developed treatment plans to present to the families, schools and courts.
Created reports summarizing assessment results for review by agency.
Homeschool Teacher/Estate Manager
Benson Family
Atlanta, GA
06.2005 - 05.2008
Cared for three children ages 4,9,13 of high-profile family including transportation, travel, meals and daily household schedule.
Homeschooled two children (K and 4th grade) and implemented lesson plans and teaching strategies to accommodate individual learning needs.
Stayed full-time in home and managed staff, vendors children, pets, and schedules when parents traveled.
Traveled with family as needed and maintained family privacy from paparazzi.
Managed finances and shopping for family weekly.
Organized family calendar, travel details and preparations.
Case Manager
Mental Health Cooperative
Nashville, TN
08.2002 - 08.2005
Provided treatment planning, medication monitoring, crisis intervention, overnight care, on-call and counseling to adults with severe and persistent mental illness and substance use issues.
Promoted to insurance/medical coverage coordinator for patients including Medicaid/Medicare.
Monitored and kept meticulous records of patient treatment plans and response of patient to medication.
Organized group activities to provide socialization opportunities for clients.
Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
Assessed and identified service delivery challenges and opportunities within local area.
Monitored client progress through regular follow-ups and case reviews.
Counseling Internship
Father Ryan High School
Nashville, TN
08.2004 - 05.2005
Provided individual, family and small group counseling to high school students and their families.
Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities for counseling in a school setting.
Utilized document management system to organize counseling files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
Case Manager
Core Behavioral Health Centers
Cincinnati, OH
06.2001 - 08.2002
Provided continuous assessments and ensured mental health clients daily psychiatric, medical and environmental needs were met.
Implemented crisis intervention strategies as needed to address emergent client issues.
Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
Promoted to peer reviewer to monitor quality and timeliness of all clinical documentation within the agency.
Research Assistant
Center on Alcohol and Drug Research
University of Kentucky
01.1999 - 01.2000
Publication: Logan, T., et al; 2001. The “Drug Court Strengthening Families” Program; Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 33, 4, 11-43
Maintained a database of all research activities conducted during the course of each project.
Interpreted results from experiments and surveys to generate meaningful conclusions.
Performed literature reviews to ensure accuracy of results.
Used scientific method to assist colleagues and supervisors with experiments.
Compiled field observations and converted into data to prepare for experiments and tests.
Education
Teacher Ready Program - Elementary Ed Certification for K-3
University of West Florida
01.2016
Master’s - Marriage and Family Therapy
Trevecca Nazarene University
01.2005
BA - Psychology
University of Kentucky
01.2001
Skills
Conflict management
Productivity improvement
Coaching techniques
Group facilitation
Goal setting
Building rapport
Behavioral change
Resource advocacy
Community resources
Client assistance
Client records management
Lesson planning
Data collection
Client needs assessment
Behavior modeling
Positive communication strategies
Degree
MMFT
Certification
First Aid and CPR certification current
Orton Gillingham Training 2018
TEFL Certfication 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Local Success Coach and Matching Specialist-REMOTE
Go Au Pair
01.2022 - Current
Inclusion Specialist-PreK Teacher
Adaptive Learning Center at 1st Pres. Midtown
01.2021 - Current
Fertility Intake Coordinator
Family Inceptions
01.2018 - 01.2021
Pre-K Teacher
Sandy Springs United Methodist Preschool
08.2016 - 05.2021
Pre-K Teacher
International Preschools
08.2010 - 08.2016
Mental Health Assessor
Family Fusion Services
01.2010 - 01.2011
Homeschool Teacher/Estate Manager
Benson Family
06.2005 - 05.2008
Counseling Internship
Father Ryan High School
08.2004 - 05.2005
Case Manager
Mental Health Cooperative
08.2002 - 08.2005
Case Manager
Core Behavioral Health Centers
06.2001 - 08.2002
Research Assistant
Center on Alcohol and Drug Research
01.1999 - 01.2000
Teacher Ready Program - Elementary Ed Certification for K-3