Skilled graduate rehabilitation counselor in- training exhibiting a strong dedication to client advocacy with proven history of implementing resources and counseling to meet individual objectives of all kinds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Division Of Vocational Rehabilitation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
03.2021 - Current
Provides employment services and counseling to individuals with disabilities.
Arranges and provides for services to enable an individual to go to work.
Provides training, and technical assistance to individuals regarding disability employment issues.
Line Staff Member
Achieving Collaborative Treatment
Madison , Wisconsin
01.2019 - 08.2021
Served as an in- home and telehealth therapist for children who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Served as a caregiver, and a mandated reporter for children of all different backgrounds with ASD.
Collaboratively worked with children who have ASD and their families towards individualized goals, and developing skills at developmental age periods.
Wisconsin Union Support Team Member
Wisconsin Union
Madison, Wisconsin
10.2018 - 08.2020
Collaborated with university production services, in which involves setting up halls hosting events for the university.
Portrayed customer service to the guests and their families who attend university events.
Contributed to the university team efforts through teamwork abilities, positive attitudes and reliability.
Internship Liaison
PEOPLE Program
Madison, Wisconsin
01.2019 - 07.2019
Cultivated appropriate partnerships with local Madison businesses, organizations, and community to provide comprehensive internships for PEOPLE Program students.
Facilitated and monitored established internships to ensure partner and student satisfaction.
Provided and facilitated career development and employment readiness for PEOPLE Program students.
Research Study Assistant
McBurney Orientation and Service Training, MOST
Madison, Wisconsin
08.2017 - 08.2018
Distributed college student adjustment surveys with a colleague to students with several disabilities who attended MOST.
Collected data from surveys and comprised an organized Excel spreadsheet showing results.
Developed conclusions correlating and associating students’ self- perceptions with their adjustment to college.
Teacher Assistant
YMCA of Dane County, Inc
Madison, Wisconsin
09.2017 - 05.2018
Provided assistance to child care staff in caring for preschool and kindergarten students throughout the program.
Specifically assisted a student with Autism Spectrum Disorder with any class work, homework or class activities.
Offered different ideas and knowledge on how the YMCA can better assist children with special needs and their families.
Secretary
Wisconsin Black Student Union
Madison, Wisconsin
08.2015 - 05.2017
Assisted with finances, and highlighted events that were organized throughout the academic school year.
Demonstrated positivity, organization and teamwork abilities which resulted in a successful team building student organization.
Recorded the minutes of every meeting amongst the EBOARD Members and general body members, describing what the meetings consisted of and suggested improvements.
PEOPLE Prep Mentor
PEOPLE Prep Mentorship Program
Madison, Wisconsin
11.2014 - 05.2017
Mentored elementary children through writing letters and making an impact on their lives through activities and time spent together during campus visits.
Participated in volunteer opportunities throughout the academic school year.
Served as a role model for children who have yet to experience higher level learning.
Teacher Assistant
James C. Wright Middle School
Madison, Wisconsin
02.2016 - 05.2016
Supervised students of different ethnic groups with learning and emotional disabilities in three classroom settings.
Supported teaching instructors in leading classroom lectures and group activities relating to math, reading, and writing.
Engaged in one- on- one literacy activities with particular students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
PEOPLE Program High School Tutor
Madison, Wisconsin
01.2016 - 03.2016
Served as a tutor, amongst pre-college high school students of low income households, facilitating academic enrichment and providing guidance on steps of becoming college ready.
Signified leadership and mentoring strengths through working with pre-college students at the Designated Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE) Site.
Informed PEOPLE Staff about any student issues or concerns, exhibiting critical observational and listening skills.
PEOPLE PROGRAM 6 WEEK RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR
Madison, Wisconsin
06.2015 - 08.2015
Showed leadership skills through mentoring experiences with pre-college high school students interested in UW-Madison.
Seen as a role model through the use of tactic communication skills, strengthening the relationship amongst high school students and their peers.
Participated in several volunteering opportunities, teaching students how to work together and dedicate their time towards a meaningful cause in the community.
PEOPLE PROGRAM OFFICE ASSISTANT
Madison, Wisconsin
03.2015 - 05.2015
Engaged in cleaning responsibilities, which include, straightening chairs, dusting, and cleaning offices and conference rooms for important meetings amongst staff members.
Handled general administration support including faxing, mailing, answering phones, data entry and assisting other permanent staff with upcoming projects.
Presented visitors with appropriate service.
Nursing Student Intern
UW-Madison, Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital
Madison, Wisconsin
06.2013 - 07.2013
Displayed cleaning responsibilities while gaining knowledge of the medical field in hospital settings.
Participated in community outreach activities with children with Neway Directions, Inc.
Taught children of the ages five and older to work with one another positively and to exhibit leadership characteristics.
Education
Master’s Degree - Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling School
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI
05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Psychology
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI
12.2018
Skills
Caseload management
Customer Service
Teamwork
Client advocacy
Service coordination
Recordkeeping skills
Evaluation reports
Individual and group counseling
Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Division Of Vocational Rehabilitation
03.2021 - Current
Line Staff Member
Achieving Collaborative Treatment
01.2019 - 08.2021
Internship Liaison
PEOPLE Program
01.2019 - 07.2019
Wisconsin Union Support Team Member
Wisconsin Union
10.2018 - 08.2020
Teacher Assistant
YMCA of Dane County, Inc
09.2017 - 05.2018
Research Study Assistant
McBurney Orientation and Service Training, MOST
08.2017 - 08.2018
Teacher Assistant
James C. Wright Middle School
02.2016 - 05.2016
PEOPLE Program High School Tutor
01.2016 - 03.2016
Secretary
Wisconsin Black Student Union
08.2015 - 05.2017
PEOPLE PROGRAM 6 WEEK RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR
06.2015 - 08.2015
PEOPLE PROGRAM OFFICE ASSISTANT
03.2015 - 05.2015
PEOPLE Prep Mentor
PEOPLE Prep Mentorship Program
11.2014 - 05.2017
Nursing Student Intern
UW-Madison, Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital
06.2013 - 07.2013
Master’s Degree - Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling School
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Psychology
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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