Shinetra Sanders
Miami Lakes,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated professional with strong communication skills, disciplined, organized, reliable, and compassionate. Strong desire to expand knowledge in a challenging position to utilize abilities and experience as a team player.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Miami Dade County Public Schools
Miami, FL
08.2018 - Current
- Facilitated daily small group reading intervention lessons of 6-10 students.
- Increased overall student reading literacy rates by at least 30%, utilizing district-based instructional methods to over 50 students during one academic school year.
- Engaged in regular staff meetings to ensure satisfaction and adherence to school-wide policies.
- Conducted and documented required assessments and feedback to each student's learning daily.
- Co-facilitated quarterly district and state testing to measure student progress for ongoing instruction and intervention.
Case Manager
Camillus House, Inc.
Miami, FL
02.2015 - 08.2015
- First point of contact for clients with homelessness, substance abuse, physical health and mental health issues.
- Provided initial assessments of service needs and goals for one caseload of 15-25 clients.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
Entry Level Case Manager
Chapman Partnership II
Miami, FL
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Coordinated essential services for average client caseload of 25-30 clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and self-sufficiency.
- Conducted initial comprehensive needs assessments and developed case plans to meet short-term supportive housing needs.
- Participated in weekly case conferences to assess clients' discharge plan as well as barriers and support systems to self-sufficiency.
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies and ensuring fair treatment at all times.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Jessie Trice Community Health Center
Miami, FL
07.2008 - 05.2009
- Provided direct care, including individual counseling to one caseload of 7-10 women experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues and psychosocial stressors to promote self-empowerment and self-sufficiency.
- Facilitated bi-weekly educational workshops on addiction prevention and awareness, trauma informed care and relapse prevention.
- Maintained thorough and accurate documentation of client progress and goals withing their treatment plan.
- Co-facilitated weekly family group sessions with clients and their families to promote understanding of addiction and increase positive family restoration.
Education
Master of Arts - Master of Social Work
Barry University
Miami, FL 08.2008 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Anthropology
Florida International University
Miami, FL04.2008
High School Diploma -
Miami Northwestern Senior High School
Miami, FL06.2000
Skills
- Small Group Reading Instruction
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Client documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Referral Coordination
- Time-management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Office 365
- Small Group Reading Instruction
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Miami Dade County Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Case Manager
Camillus House, Inc.
02.2015 - 08.2015
Entry Level Case Manager
Chapman Partnership II
07.2011 - 07.2012
Master of Arts - Master of Social Work
Barry University
08.2008 - 12.2010
Substance Abuse Counselor
Jessie Trice Community Health Center
07.2008 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Anthropology
Florida International University
High School Diploma -
Miami Northwestern Senior High School
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