Susan Blaski
Greenfield,WI
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective teacher with experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Extensive background in versatile education environments, consistently prioritizing the needs and growth of students. Student-centric instructor serving as an academic facilitator and motivational coach. Committed to creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences, whether working independently or as a member of a teaching team. Proficient in both classroom and online technologies, adapting seamlessly to evolving educational landscapes. Also experienced as an empathetic counseling intern, honing ability to connect with clients on a deep level, ensuring their comfort and promoting progress during sessions. Exceptional observational and analytical skills contribute to providing effective counseling support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Counseling Intern
Jewish Family Services
01.2024 - Current
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Conducted client consultations and collaborated with other agency professionals to discuss courses of treatment.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing evidence-based counseling techniques in individual and group sessions.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to accurately identify client needs and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
TEACHER
JEWISH BEGINNINGS LUBAVITCH PRESCHOOL
01.2017 - 09.2024
- Collaborate with co-teachers to develop curriculum for class
- Assess abilities of students in all developmental areas
- Monitor progress of all students in class
- Maintain a clean and safe classroom
- Create portfolios for each child in class.
TEACHER
SMARTY PANTS LEARNING CENTER
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Develop curriculum for class
- Assess abilities of students in all developmental areas
- Monitor progress of all students in class
- Maintain a clean and safe classroom.
SENIOR THERAPIST
CHILDREN’S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Determine which programs fit the children’s needs and implement them
- Overlap with line and lead staff and give corrective feedback
- Determine behavioral plan for problem behaviors
- Run weekly team meetings and attend staffing and clinical meetings
- Write treatment plans and progress notes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin – Parkside
Certified Nursing Assistant Program - CNA Certification -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Masters - Community Psychology Program
Alverno College
12.2024
Skills
- Student-centered learning
- Group learning mechanics
- Special Needs Students
- Child development
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Counseling techniques
- Patient Assessments
- Behavioral Interventions
- Family and patient education
Timeline
Counseling Intern
Jewish Family Services
01.2024 - Current
TEACHER
JEWISH BEGINNINGS LUBAVITCH PRESCHOOL
01.2017 - 09.2024
TEACHER
SMARTY PANTS LEARNING CENTER
01.2014 - 01.2017
SENIOR THERAPIST
CHILDREN’S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
01.2009 - 01.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant Program - CNA Certification -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin – Parkside
Masters - Community Psychology Program
Alverno College
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