Stephen Ruble
Marriage And Family Therapy
Yuba City,CA
Summary
Marriage Family Therapist Trainee seeking a flexible private practice intern site with a highly qualified, licensed supervisor. Looking to serve mental health needs in the local community while gaining valuable skills, insight, and training in the art of multiple therapy modalities with the goal of becoming a highly competent and effective therapist.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Marriage Family Therapist Trainee
Soul Care
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Cultivated strong rapport with clients by actively listening to concerns and empathizing with struggles faced by families.
- Enhanced client understanding of family dynamics through psychoeducation and skill-building exercises.
- Established a safe environment where clients felt comfortable sharing personal experiences without fear of judgment or criticism.
- Maintained detailed case notes, documenting progress and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Developed personalized treatment plans for clients, addressing specific needs and goals.
- Applied ethical standards consistently throughout all aspects of service delivery, upholding confidentiality guidelines while maintaining clear boundaries between therapist and client roles.
- Counseled clients on concerns such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation or financial difficulties.
High School English Teacher
Abraham Lincoln Home School + Lindhurst High
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for 9th-10th grade classes
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts
- Facilitated social and emotional growth for students through strong relational rapport
7th-12th Grade English Teacher
Ipakanni Early College Charter School
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisted students in developing academic, social, and emotional skills for long-term success
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips, and visits by guest speakers in the legal profession and FBI.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills
English Teacher
Yuba City High School
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Read 180 and ELD 4LT (English 3D), Teaching individually and co-teaching Read 180 Reading Intervention for two sections of two blocked periods using Read 180 Curriculum, procedures, and technology for grade 9
- Teaching English 3D curriculum for ELD 4LT students grades 9-12 and assisting students in acquisition of academic language
English Teacher
Yuba County Career Preparatory Charter School
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Developed and administered unit and individual lesson plans both individually and with cohorts aligned with Common Core State Standards for 10th-12th grade
- Student Government facilitator
- Music Ensemble facilitator
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Sutter County
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Fulfilled assigned duties as a substitute teacher as directed by primary classroom teachers for Sutter County K-12 Schools including Emotionally Disturbed and High-Risk student populations
- Upheld classroom routines to support student learning environment and maintain consistency in the classroom
- Facilitated positive learning environment with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
ESL Language Teacher for International Students
California State University
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Instructed international non-native speakers of English in second-language acquisition within any subject content area
- Facilitated skills for ESL students in areas of reading comprehension, speaking and listening, presentation, formal and informal communication modes, cognitive processing, and socio-pragmatics
- International Group coordinator for international students needing facilitation in intensive conversation and pronunciation skills for functioning in business, complex social situations, relationships, workplace, job interviews, and general interpersonal relations
- Provided intensive English Language skills for theater, acting, and monologuing
Education
Associate of Arts - Arts and Humanities
Yuba College
Marysville, CA 08.2008 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA 08.2011 - 05.2014
TESOL Certificate) - Linguistics Minor
California State University Chico
Chico, CA 08.2011 - 05.2014
California Clear Credential And Induction Program - High School Teaching
California State University Chico
Chico, CA 08.2017 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
William Jessup University
Rocklin, CA 01.2022 - 04.2024
Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Verbal and Written Communication
Goal Setting
Individualized Planning and Supportrt
Intuitive Analysis Skills
Group Collaboration
Active Listening Skills
AdaptabilityConflict resolutionInterpersonal CommunicationCompassion and Empathy
Documenting
Self-Motivated Learner
Multicultural Competence
Attachment Theory Application
Psychoeducation Delivery
Behavioral assessment
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Timeline
Marriage Family Therapist Trainee
Soul Care
01.2023 - 03.2024
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
William Jessup University
01.2022 - 04.2024
High School English Teacher
Abraham Lincoln Home School + Lindhurst High
10.2021 - 06.2022
7th-12th Grade English Teacher
Ipakanni Early College Charter School
08.2019 - 09.2021
English Teacher
Yuba City High School
08.2018 - 06.2019
California Clear Credential And Induction Program - High School Teaching
California State University Chico
08.2017 - 05.2021
English Teacher
Yuba County Career Preparatory Charter School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Sutter County
01.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
California State University - Chico
08.2011 - 05.2014
TESOL Certificate) - Linguistics Minor
California State University Chico
08.2011 - 05.2014
ESL Language Teacher for International Students
California State University
08.2011 - 05.2014
Associate of Arts - Arts and Humanities
Yuba College
08.2008 - 06.2010