Sharon Galusky
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in developing educational programs for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Known for strong problem-solving skills and advocacy, fostering supportive environments and collaboration with community partners.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Lead Educator
Promise Resource Network
Charlotte, North Carolina
09.2007 - Current
- Develop and manage educational training activities, classes, and workshops for individuals with mental health and substance use challenges.
- Facilitate recovery and wellbeing classes within treatment programs, jails and shelters across Mecklenburg County.
- Design interactive workshops to enhance knowledge and skills related to mental health and substance use recovery.
- Implement curriculum adjustments based on participant feedback and Best Practice to improve learning outcomes.
- Collaborate with local organizations to expand outreach and resources for participants.
- Engage students through lecture, activities and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Evaluate effectiveness of training programs, ensuring alignment with best practices in mental health care.
- Train staff on facilitation techniques to better support individuals in recovery.
- Facilitate open dialogue with students to encourage expression of thoughts and feelings, fostering a supportive environment.
- Develop educational programs for diverse learning needs, levels and abilities of students
- Led training sessions for new educators to ensure effective teaching strategies.
- Collaborated with community partners to enhance educational resources and support services.
- Collaborate with Charlotte Mecklenberg Police to educate officers on communication and deescalation during interactions with individuals with mental health and substance use issues.
Director of Transitional Housing Program
Mecklenburg Open Door
Charlotte, NC
01.2005 - 09.2007
- Collaborated with Charlotte Mecklenburg Sheriff Department and Broughton Hospital to create supportive housing and educational program, aiding individuals in successful community reintegration.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration by promoting open communication channels, enhancing teamwork and project outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2005
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Training in education
- Program assessment
- Workshop facilitation
- Community engagement
- Outreach coordination
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Mental health advocacy
Certification
Certified Seeking Safety Facilitator
Timeline
Lead Educator
Promise Resource Network
09.2007 - Current
Director of Transitional Housing Program
Mecklenburg Open Door
01.2005 - 09.2007
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of North Carolina At Charlotte