Therese Swift
Aledo,Illinois
Summary
Obtain a teaching position in a school setting where I am able to assist students with instructional goals in a language arts classroom. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Crisis Counselor
UnityPoint Health Trinity
Rock Island, IL
10.2021 - Current
- assessed patients experiencing crisis; consulted with a psychiatrist to determine level of care
- initiated inpatient or outpatient treatment
- worked with law enforcement in public crisis
- completed petitions for involuntary treatment when necessary
- Offered telephone triage services to assess risk levels and provide appropriate interventions or referrals when necessary.
Crisis Counselor
Foundation2
10.2019 - Current
- I work for Foundation2 as a point in contact crisis counselor
- I meet with clients at the moment of crisis, mediate and assess the underlying issues, then set up continuing assistance with a care coordinator.
Local Foods Coordinator
Quad Cities Food Hub
Davenport, Iowa
09.2012 - 11.2018
- Recruited growers and producers to stock market, purchased product, and oversaw workers
- Was responsible for financial aspects of payroll and purchasing.
- Provided fresh, healthy, locally sourced products to an area in a "food desert."
Secondary Language Arts Teacher
Davenport Community School District
Davenport, Iowa
01.1993 - 05.2012
- I taught a variety of classes to secondary level students in both an urban and alternative setting
- Checked student academic progress by completing verbal exercises, grading assignments and using mandated examinations.
- Promoted student growth by encouraging independent thinking, judgment and thought expression.
- I was responsible for extra curricular activities as well as day to day teaching duties, and taught evening classes to non-traditional students in an alternative school setting.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests, quizzes, and other assignments.
Youth Worker
Annie Wittenmyer Youth Center
Davenport, Iowa
05.1992 - 12.1992
- I was a youth caseworker in Leslie East, one of two locked units for adjudicated teen aged boys
- I was responsible for charting progress, assisting with educational needs, one on one counseling, and other day to day needs of individuals.
Freelance Editor
11.2018
- I worked for several text book companies editing and correcting technical information used for guides and textbooks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English and Secondary Education
St. Ambrose University
05.1992
Skills
- A team player who works well with others
- A strong belief of life long learning
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Community Resource Navigation
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Reflective Listening
- Alliance Building
- Risk Evaluation
Timeline
Mobile Crisis Counselor
UnityPoint Health Trinity
10.2021 - Current
Crisis Counselor
Foundation2
10.2019 - Current
Freelance Editor
11.2018
Local Foods Coordinator
Quad Cities Food Hub
09.2012 - 11.2018
Secondary Language Arts Teacher
Davenport Community School District
01.1993 - 05.2012
Youth Worker
Annie Wittenmyer Youth Center
05.1992 - 12.1992
Bachelor of Arts - English and Secondary Education
St. Ambrose University
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