Organize weekly activities with the focus of helping the girls develop socially, intellectually, physically and spiritually
Explore each girls' strengths and help them with any individual challenges
Give detailed hourly lessons twice a month focused on self-esteem, emotional resilience, problem solving and spiritual guidance
Early Intervention Director
Association To Benefit Children
06.2005 - 07.2007
Directed and managed the ABC/Variety House Early Intervention Day Treatment Program and Pre-school ensuring successful service and treatment outcomes for 4 classrooms of 8
Provided leadership, guidance, training and support to staff members, fostering a positive and productive team environment
Oversaw bi-annual city and state audits, ensuring program compliance with all relevant guidelines
Conducted individual play therapy and counseling sessions for children with developmental disabilities, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Managed and conducted home-based evaluations and therapies for children with developmental disabilities.
Led and coordinated Early Intervention meetings with families, interdisciplinary treatment teams and city representatives to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
School Counselor
View Park Preparatory Accelerated Charter School
11.2002 - 03.2004
Developed and implemented a school counseling program at the elementary and middle school levels.
Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel through Student Study Teams to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Developed behavior management plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals in the classroom and at home.
Provided clinical interventions: mental health assessments, individual and group counseling and crisis intervention to students as needs arose.
Developed and conducted workshops to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics such as school bullying, positive parenting and behavior modification
Developed a Peer Mentor Program with 10 fifth graders to weekly tutor and assist 10 K and First graders
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
12-2003
Master of Social Work -
New York University
New York, NY
05-2002
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
06-2000
Skills
Clinical Skills: Child Development, Play Therapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
School Counseling Skills: Special Education Support, Behavior Management, Social and Emotional Health, Creating and Delivering Workshops and Presentations
Program Management Skills: Leadership, Program Oversight, Staff Supervision, Problem Solving, Organization