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Tamara McNeil

Hampton,GA

Summary

Accomplished Behavioral Therapist with 8 years of experience counseling individuals and families with social, emotional and behavioral disorders. Positive, vibrant team member with focus on accurately identifying issues and evaluating best techniques for treatment. Dedicated to offering quality services and maintaining knowledge of latest industry advancements by attending professional conferences and continuing education courses.

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

Anchored Counseling

Psychotherapist
07.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
  • Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
  • Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
  • Provided tools for clients and families to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships.

Clayton County Public Schools

Student Engagement Specialist
09.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.

DeKalb County Public School District

Spanish Teacher
08.2014 - 05.2018

Job overview

  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
  • Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.

Education

Post University
Waterbury, CT

Master of Science from Professional Counseling
12.2013

Skills

  • Youth Development
  • Behavior Modification
  • ASCA National Model Principles
  • Middle School Education
  • Career Guidance
  • Academic Advisement
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Professional Referral Networks
  • Technology Integration
  • Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
  • Diverse Student Populations
  • 504 Plans

Affiliations

National Certified Counselor (NCC) Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC)

Timeline

Psychotherapist

Anchored Counseling
07.2022 - Current

Student Engagement Specialist

Clayton County Public Schools
09.2018 - Current

Spanish Teacher

DeKalb County Public School District
08.2014 - 05.2018

Post University

Master of Science from Professional Counseling

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