Tanaisha Conyers
Bronx
Summary
Compassionate and goal-oriented professional with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and proven expertise in student-centered academic and personal success coaching. Experienced in supporting diverse student populations through individualized counseling, goal setting, and academic planning. Adept at facilitating workshops, leading group sessions, and collaborating with faculty and staff to improve student retention and achievement. Brings additional strengths in leadership, training, and process development to enhance student success initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Submissions Manager
VML
New York
10.2022 - Current
- Mentored and coached staff in professional development, time management, and goal achievement—transferable skills for student success coaching
- Built collaborative relationships with diverse teams, demonstrating communication and interpersonal skills vital to student advising
- Designed and facilitated workflow training sessions—experience applicable to student workshops on academic and personal development
- Implemented systems that improved efficiency and reduced errors, highlighting process development skills for student support programs
- Managed high-pressure deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating organizational skills essential for supporting a student caseload
Crisis Intervention Counselor
NY Project Hope
Albany
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Provided crisis intervention and counseling to individuals facing emotional and academic stress, developing coping and resilience strategies.
- Facilitated weekly mental wellness support groups for 15 or more individuals, addressing stress management and academic challenges.
- Trained and mentored new counselors in counseling techniques and intervention strategies—parallels to student support coaching.
- Connected clients to resources, including mental health, and academic support services.
Telemental Health Counselor
St. John’s Counseling Education
Queens
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided individual counseling to students, addressing emotional and academic barriers to success
- Developed individualized treatment and academic success plans, focusing on stress management, goal setting, and persistence
- Applied counseling techniques to help students improve focus, time management, and coping strategies
Substance Abuse Mental Health Counselor
CREATE, Inc.
New York
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Conducted individual and group counseling, addressing personal and academic challenges tied to substance use
- Facilitated group sessions focused on recovery and goal achievement
- Completed assessments and treatment plans that align with student success planning models
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
St. John’s University
New York, NY12.2020
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology and Communication
State University of New York At Potsdam
Potsdam, NY05.2018
Skills
- Academic and Personal Success Coaching
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Student Retention and Engagement Strategies
- Goal Setting and Action Planning
- Crisis Intervention and Coping Strategies
- Workshop and Program Facilitation
- Relationship Building and Mentorship
- Cross-functional collaboration
Certification
- Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for Substance Use
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Psychological First Aid
Timeline
Senior Submissions Manager
VML
10.2022 - Current
Crisis Intervention Counselor
NY Project Hope
03.2020 - 09.2022
Telemental Health Counselor
St. John’s Counseling Education
03.2020 - 12.2020
Substance Abuse Mental Health Counselor
CREATE, Inc.
12.2019 - 04.2020
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
St. John’s University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology and Communication
State University of New York At Potsdam
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