Tammy Moshrefi
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Compassionate and empathetic associate therapist with multifaceted and eclectic style, combined with knowledge in evidence based interventions, treatment planning and assessments. I have a strong eagerness to support and empower individuals who are struggling with complex, stigmatized disorders and those who simply need help trying to navigate their way through life.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Therapist
Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Performed assessments to evaluate clients' mental health status, needs and goals.
- Provided weekly individual therapy for children, adults, couples and families
- Completed necessary reports required by clinic for each individual client therapy session
- Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
- Attended weekly individual supervision as well as weekly group supervision.
- Documented client progress to track effectiveness and inform future treatment plans.
- Addressed cultural and diversity issues to provide clients with culturally responsive care.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open dialogue to address underlying issues effectively.
- Educated clients and families on mental health issues to promote understanding and support.
- Expanded knowledge of therapeutic techniques through regular supervision, training, and ongoing professional development.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
Classroom Teacher
Park Century School
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that met the California Content Standards in line with each student's learning disability (e.g Dyslexia, ADHD, auditory processing disorder) and academic level
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Co-leader for the Boys and Girls Group (groups of 6 or less students who needed extra assistance with social skills and etc.)
- Attended training conferences that covered current and upcoming studies on disabilities, bullying and child abuse.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Classroom Teacher
Montessori of Malibu Canyon
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Effectively executed kindergarten curriculum content, standards and teaching methodologies including technology
- Determined students performance using informal and formal testing and observation provided for varied levels of student performance
- Developed and implemented an appropriate classroom management system
- Aided students in developing self-confidence and positive self image
- Encouraged problem solving and practiced positive behavior guidance
- Engaged in parent teacher conferences
- Head of summer program - collaborated with fellow teachers to develop fun an innovative summer school curriculum.
Volunteer
Nestle Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided one-on-one guidance to children with learning disabilities in a school based setting
- Researched in-depth behavioral patterns, along with methods of language therapy as part of volunteer assignment
- Recorded data on student responses and target behavioral patterns of autistic youth
- Developed and implemented reinforcement schedules while monitoring student progress.
Education
Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy -
Mount St. Mary's University
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Arts in Political Science -
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CASkills
- Bilingual (English/Farsi)
- Knowledge of Department of Mental Health (DMH) initial assessment
- Patient Relations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Associate Therapist
Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic
01.2014 - 01.2016
Classroom Teacher
Park Century School
01.2012 - 01.2015
Classroom Teacher
Montessori of Malibu Canyon
01.2011 - 01.2012
Volunteer
Nestle Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2011
Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy -
Mount St. Mary's University
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science -
California State University Northridge
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