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Thao Florendo

Dallas,TX

Summary

Empathetic professional with a passion for helping people understand trauma, manage mental health, overall well-being, and improve quality of life. Skilled in identifying appropriate modalities by recognizing individual needs and implementing treatment plans through counseling and goal setting to obtain maximum results for clients.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Specialist

Dallas ISD
09.2023 - Current
  • Observed and analyzed behaviors to provide crisis intervention support during critical incidents, reduce disruptions, deescalate situations, and ensure safety of all involved parties.
  • Improved student behavior by implementing individualized behavior support plans and strategies.
  • Trained staff in nonviolent crisis interventions (CPI Trainer Certified)
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive, effective treatment plans.
  • Recognized and evaluated behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs to advocate for most appropriate accommodations, interventions, and inclusive environments


Mental Health Clinician LPC-A

CARE Clinic-Mesquite ISD
08.2022 - Current
  • Provided crisis intervention services, de-escalating high-risk situations, connected clients with appropriate resources.
  • Theoretical approach focused on CBT while incorporating other techniques based on individualized client needs
  • Promoted supportive environment by establishing rapport and trust with diverse clientele.
  • Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
  • Adhered to ethical and legal standards

Teacher (EC-6, SPED EC-12)

Mount Auburn STEAM Academy-DISD
08.2014 - 06.2023
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations through modeling and consistency
  • Created safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all diverse learners.
  • 3rd, 4th, special education, team lead, teacher mentor

Education

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
08.2024

Skills

  • Emotional Regulation Techniques
  • Child and Adolescent Therapy
  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • Records Management
  • Treatment Plans
  • Crisis Intervention

Timeline

Behavior Specialist

Dallas ISD
09.2023 - Current

Mental Health Clinician LPC-A

CARE Clinic-Mesquite ISD
08.2022 - Current

Teacher (EC-6, SPED EC-12)

Mount Auburn STEAM Academy-DISD
08.2014 - 06.2023

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Lamar University
Thao Florendo