Sasha Nash
Chesterfield,Michigan
Summary
Passionate and driven dual-track graduate student, currently pursuing Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling at Oakland University. Experienced in providing support to diverse populations, addressing emotional and behavioral challenges, and fostering resilience through evidence-based interventions. Skilled in building rapport, collaborating with families and community resources, and promoting client well-being.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Postsecondary Advisor
Michigan State University College Advising Corps
Algonac, MI
08.2023 - Current
- Advised students on educational, career, and social opportunities.
- Managed a caseload of diverse learners while maintaining individualized attention, contributing to overall student success in post-secondary planning.
- Established relationships with various organizations to identify and connect students to supplementary resources and programs, facilitating a smooth transition for graduating students.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs, and career workshops.
- Collaborated with parents and site staff members to help students reach their potential, and monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Mentored underrepresented student populations, providing resources and support to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Childcare Professional
Care.com Inc
, MI
01.2025 - Current
- Monitors the safety of up to six children at a time, between the ages of one month and twelve years old.
- Promotes positive interactions with children with ADHD, autism, and oppositional behaviors by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Develops and monitors balanced schedules to ensure children have enough food, rest, physical activity, and playtime.
- Assists children, both individually and in small groups, with lesson projects and homework.
- Implements strong decision-making skills and timely responses to a range of high-stress, complex situations.
- Establishes lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication, and delivering positive feedback.
Behavior Technician
Acorn Health
Clinton Township, MI
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Completed 40+ hours of approved online and in-person training to obtain certification as a Behavior Technician.
- Conducts functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and the purpose of behaviors.
- Implements a variety of scientifically based methodologies following the Behavior Intervention Plan, including Social Skills Training (SST), Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Listener Response Training (LRT), and Picture Exchange Communication (PEC).
- Observes, monitors, and records client behavior and responses through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Runs one-on-one therapy sessions with children ages 4 to 16.
- Maintains professional and confidential communication with families, supervisors, behavior analysts, and other members of learners' teams, as necessary.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling/School Counselin
Oakland University4.0
Rochester, MI05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology: Mental Health Concentration
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI12-2022
High School Diploma -
Algonac High School
Clay Township06-2019
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Empathy and understanding
- Presentations and public speaking
- Written communication
- Cross-functional coordination
- Adaptability
Timeline
Childcare Professional
Care.com Inc
01.2025 - Current
Postsecondary Advisor
Michigan State University College Advising Corps
08.2023 - Current
Behavior Technician
Acorn Health
12.2022 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling/School Counselin
Oakland University4.0
Bachelor of Science - Psychology: Mental Health Concentration
Central Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Algonac High School
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