Shalyn Minkins
Willingboro
Summary
Diligent Youth Counselor with solid background in supporting youth in residential settings. Expertise in developing individualized care plans and contributing to safe, nurturing environment. Demonstrated effective crisis intervention and strong communication skills.
Youth Residential Counselor skilled in mentoring and guiding youth struggling with behavioral and mental health disorders, as well as pending criminal cases. Strong knowledge of crisis intervention and suicide prevention tactics.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Youth Counselor
Mathom House
Doylestown, PA
10.2025 - Current
- Facilitated daily activities to promote social skills and emotional well-being among residents.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Managed crisis situations by implementing de-escalation techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
- Monitored progress of youth through regular assessments and documentation of behavioral changes.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage positive decision-making among residents.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed to address immediate concerns or challenges faced by residents.
- Promoted a safe living environment by enforcing house rules and monitoring resident behavior.
Lead Co-Teacher
KidAcademy Learning Center
Westampton, NJ
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Making lesson plans
- Changing diapers
- Facilitating meal times with the children
- Preparing meals
- Facilitating nap time
- Cleaning/sanitizing toys and furniture
- Utilizing outside time
- Staying active with the children
Teacher
Kinderhook Early Learning Education Center
Marietta, PA
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Nanny
Personal- Kimberly Rose
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
Education
No Degree - Counseling Psychology
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA12.2024
High School Diploma -
Academy Park High School
Sharon Hill, PA06.2018
No Degree - Counseling Psychology
Rutgers University
Camden, NJ05.2027
Skills
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Attention to Detail
- Compassion towards children
- Active
- Positive reinforcement
- Boundaries establishment
- Mental health support
- Social skills training
- Nonviolent communication
- Suicide prevention
- Empathy development
- Resilience building
- Self-care promotion
Accomplishments
- Currently holds and maintains a 3.8 GPA in my field of Child Psychology.
- Known as a "Team Leader" in different areas of my life such as through childhood and collegiate sports, work history, and volunteer work.
Languages
English
Timeline
Residential Youth Counselor
Mathom House
10.2025 - Current
Lead Co-Teacher
KidAcademy Learning Center
04.2024 - 09.2025
Teacher
Kinderhook Early Learning Education Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
Nanny
Personal- Kimberly Rose
06.2019 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Academy Park High School
No Degree - Counseling Psychology
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
No Degree - Counseling Psychology
Rutgers University