Ruth Atajuh
Laurel
Summary
Compassionate crisis intervention specialist with expertise in community resource mapping and client advocacy. Skilled in developing tailored support strategies that empower individuals and improve outcomes. Focused on empathetic engagement and effective care coordination within disability support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability support teacher
Angel Loving Care
Lanham
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted lead teachers in developing individualized lesson plans for diverse learners.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to improve learning outcomes.
- Created a positive learning environment by promoting respect and inclusivity among students.
- Collaborated with staff to implement school-wide initiatives and support programs.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
DSP
Amazing Home Care
Silver Spring
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their preferences and needs.
- Documented client progress and reported any changes to the care team.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement care plans.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
PDP COUNSELOR/DSP
Angel Loving Care
Lanham
10.2021 - Current
- Provided emotional support to clients in individual and group therapy sessions.
- Developed personalized care plans based on client assessments and needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive client care.
- Conducted intake interviews to gather relevant client information and history.
- Facilitated workshops on coping strategies and life skills for clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and treatment plans.
- Advocated for clients' rights and access to community resources.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss case management and updates.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
- Developed crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing difficult situations or events.
Special Needs Coordinator
Multinational School Bahrain
Juffair
08.2013 - 12.2020
- Evaluated student progress and modified instructional strategies to better meet individual needs.
- Developed individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with teachers to implement support strategies in classrooms.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on special needs awareness and inclusion.
Education
Training - Behavioral Sciences
University of Maryland
MD11-2025
Nursing
Greenbelt Career Institute
Greenbelt, MD07-2024
Associate of Science - Inclusive And Special Education
Institute of Education Research And Training
India09-2020
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Yaounde 2
Soa-Cameroon07-2011
Skills
Mental health expertise
- Case/Care Management
- Crisis intervention
- Substance Use Disorder Support and Referral
- Motivational interviewing
- Family psychoeducation
- Client advocacy
- Resource mapping
- Project planning
- Professional documentation
- Client engagement
- Team coordination
- Trauma-informed care
- Interprofessional communication
- Empathy and Compassion
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Disability support teacher
Angel Loving Care
10.2024 - Current
DSP
Amazing Home Care
08.2024 - Current
PDP COUNSELOR/DSP
Angel Loving Care
10.2021 - Current
Special Needs Coordinator
Multinational School Bahrain
08.2013 - 12.2020
Training - Behavioral Sciences
University of Maryland
Nursing
Greenbelt Career Institute
Associate of Science - Inclusive And Special Education
Institute of Education Research And Training
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Yaounde 2