Susan Harris
Clinical And Mental Health Counseling Student
Chicago,IL
Summary
A dedicated counseling intern with a strong educational foundation and a passion for helping others. Skilled in active listening, empathy, and building rapport with clients. While my formal experience is yet to begin, I have actively practiced individual and group counseling techniques during my academic journey. My coursework has equipped me with the tools needed to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. Additionally, my previous work in childhood development and family settings has honed my understanding of family dynamics and the importance of early intervention. As an aspiring mental health professional, I am committed to continuous learning and growth in the field of counseling
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Home Daycare Provider
Self-employed
05.2022 - Current
- Care for up to ten children a day ages six months to two years old.
- Changed diapers and facilitated naptime of very young children
- Assisted with potty training issues and social-emotional development of older children
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
Lead Teacher, Early Childhood Program
City Garden Waldorf School
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Designed Curriculum for 3–6-year-olds based on Waldorf pedagogy
- Facilitated free play, crafts, baking, art, outdoor time, seasonally based circle and story time.
- Held parent-teacher conferences once a year to communicate with parents about their children's development and to answer questions about parenting and their child's unique needs
- Organized seasonal festivals to bring families together and promote community in the school
- Taught a class called "First Grade Friday" which focused on working with graduating kindergarteners during the second half of their year to prepare them for first grade. Created games, obstacle courses, and projects that were in line with the Waldorf view of human development.
- Met with other teachers weekly to discuss student issues and study Waldorf pedagogy together.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical And Mental Health Counseling, Third Year
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business/Economics
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL 05.2001 -
Skills
Task Prioritization
Coursework
- Career Counseling-Spring 2024
- Couples and Family Counseling-Winter 2023
- Diagnosis and Assessment-Fall 2023
- Ethics and Legal Issues-Spring 2023
- Group lab-Spring 2024
- Group Process and Dynamics-Fall 2023
- Lifespan Development-Summer 2023
- Multicultural Counseling-Spring 2023
- Research Methodology & Prog Evaluation-Winter 2023
- Social Change Action-Spring 2024
- Course CMHC Pre- Practicum 1-Summer 2023
- Techniques in Counseling-Winter 2022
- Theories of Counseling-Winter 2022
GPA
3.91
Timeline
Master of Science - Clinical And Mental Health Counseling, Third Year
Walden University
09.2022 - Current
Home Daycare Provider
Self-employed
05.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher, Early Childhood Program
City Garden Waldorf School
10.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Business/Economics
Wheaton College
05.2001 -