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Rebecca Hockridge

Berkley

Summary

Professional counselor with proven ability to support and guide individuals through various challenges. Skilled in active listening, conflict resolution, and empathy, ensuring environment of trust and respect. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability, effective communication, and fostering positive outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Thriveworks
09.2020 - Current
  • Licensed therapist specialized in teen issues; ADHD; marriage and family; anxiety; depression; change of life crisis intervention;
  • Continuously sought out opportunities for professional development and training, staying current on new interviewing methodologies and techniques.
  • Participated in professional development workshops, staying current on emerging trends and best practices in general education instruction.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices through continued professional development activities.
  • Site manager of Beverly Hills MI office

Licensed School Counselor (LSC)

Utica Community Schools
08.2015 - 08.2023
  • Incorporated all aspects of the model of guidance and counseling including career, academic, personal, social, emotional and developmental needs of students through exposure and experience in student advising, placement, assessment, counseling, coordinating, instruction, referral and programming
  • Guidance counseling in a blended online curriculum with focus on academic success, including personal and social development and career and college guidance
  • Crisis intervention and brief behavioral modification counseling
  • Incorporated learning skills and strategies to foster academic success
  • Experienced academic advising for adult learners
  • Standardized test coordination
  • Certified Post-Secondary Planning and Advisor

Coordinator of Secondary School Initiatives

Oakland Community College
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Coordination of Secondary Articulations
  • Initiated new streamlined application procedures for students and secondary school districts
  • Enhanced the deliverability of college credit to secondary students
  • Improved collegial partnerships between secondary and post-secondary education with county wide and state wide articulation agreements
  • Improved and implemented web site landing page for articulation
  • Managed programs for secondary school initiatives that support college attendance
  • Developed and coordinated data management related to career technical education programs
  • Worked collaboratively and effectively with secondary partners, faculty and administration to manage successful program implementation
  • Demonstrated skill in curriculum development and analysis
  • Supported Career Technical Education (CTE) program development and partnerships
  • Coordinated efficient process and procedures to enhance student receipt of college credit for equivalent advanced high school coursework

Career Development Coordinator

Royal Oak High School
01.2007 - 01.2013
  • Coordinated career development curriculum for grades 7-12
  • Integrated Educational Development Plans systemically
  • Career Cruising program administrator for the district
  • Advised students on career preparation, course selection, life goals and post- secondary planning;
  • Monitored and evaluated career program for school district
  • Assisted with transitional planning for students with disabilities
  • Site coordinator for national testing for Career Technical Education programs

Adjunct Counselor/Learning Specialist

Oakland Community College
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Assisted students who have learning challenges with development of skills needed to help them succeed academically in a post- secondary environment
  • Individualized planning and implementation of strategies; integrating technology and augmentations to behavior to enhance student's achievement.
  • Evaluation and personalization of treatment plan unique to individual students needs

Substitute teacher

Berkley School District
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • For grades k-12
  • Developed excellent classroom management skills and ability to relate to students
  • Gained ability to adapt easily to varying classroom environments
  • Exposed to a wide variety of student populations
  • MAX program for severe emotional impairment
  • Jardon High School for student with developmental challenges

Substitute teacher

Hazel Park School District
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • For grades k-12
  • Developed excellent classroom management skills and ability to relate to students
  • Gained ability to adapt easily to varying classroom environments
  • Exposed to a wide variety of student populations
  • MAX program for severe emotional impairment
  • Jardon High School for student with developmental challenges

Family Independence Agency Case Manager

State of Michigan Family Independence Agency
01.1990 - 01.2002
  • Implemented programs using state and federal guidelines; administered needs assessment and financial analysis based on qualifying budgets
  • Successfully coached individuals in find employment and training
  • Provided crisis intervention, referral to community agencies, maintained high volume of cases within timeliness standards, focus on brief counseling
  • Advised staff on interpretation of state and federal program policy
  • Awarded for completing work above and beyond what was expected, consecutively met standards of promptness as required by federal guidelines
  • Maintained professional development through attending regular meetings and seminars, assisted in staff development and training

Education

Bachelors of Science - Psychology

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Masters of Arts - Counseling

Oakland University
Rochester, MI

Skills

  • Developmental Disabilities Experience
  • Academic Advising
  • Google Docs
  • Communication skills
  • Research
  • Classroom Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Individual / Group Counseling
  • Curriculum design
  • Case Management
  • Leadership
  • Skill enhancement programs
  • Program Management
  • Crisis Intervention

Certification

  • School Counseling License
  • May 2020 to May 2025
  • NT endorsed
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Timeline

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Thriveworks
09.2020 - Current

Licensed School Counselor (LSC)

Utica Community Schools
08.2015 - 08.2023

Coordinator of Secondary School Initiatives

Oakland Community College
01.2013 - 01.2015

Adjunct Counselor/Learning Specialist

Oakland Community College
01.2008 - 01.2009

Career Development Coordinator

Royal Oak High School
01.2007 - 01.2013

Substitute teacher

Berkley School District
01.2002 - 01.2004

Substitute teacher

Hazel Park School District
01.2002 - 01.2004

Family Independence Agency Case Manager

State of Michigan Family Independence Agency
01.1990 - 01.2002

Masters of Arts - Counseling

Oakland University

Bachelors of Science - Psychology

Michigan State University

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