Tia Magee Bertram
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Dedicated and eager to help young people reach full potential through positive and effective support. Compassionate and encouraging with 10 years of experience working with youth of all ages. Assists youth in navigating various situations using healthy coping skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Youth Advocate
180 Degrees
12.2020 - Current
- A positive role model for the youth and resolve conflict in a constructive fashion
- Take crisis calls, conduct call screenings, intakes and discharges
- Maintain appropriate involvement in daily and recreational activities with the youth through positive role modeling, sportsmanship, and safety.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into programming initiatives, optimizing outcomes for participants consistently over time.
- Conducted assessments to determine types of services individuals required.
- Liaised between children and guardians to best handle issues specific to youth.
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
Youth Counselor
Girls Inc. Eureka
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Created Pro-girl lessons for girls 6-12th grade
- Collected and tracked participant demographic, attendance and evaluation information within the online data management system
- Led Girls Inc
- Eureka! activities in partnership with the Program Coordinator and staffing team.
Resident Assistants
North Dakota State College of Science
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Provided on-call and 24/7 assistance to college students
- Creating a safe comfortable living environment.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
Youth Counselor
Pillsbury United Communities
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Created a safe, fun learning environment by leading as a role model to younger youth
- Chaperoned on on-site field trips
- Gain lesson planning while teaching art activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - social work
Century College
Saint Paul, MN05.2025
High school Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
06.2017
Skills
- Conflict Mediation
- Relationship Building
- Problem Analysis
- Mentoring
- Youth Engagement
- Program Planning
- Resource Navigation
- Cultural Competency
- Resilience Building
- Leadership Development
- Program Support
- Advocacy
- Social Skill Development
- Family Support
Timeline
Lead Youth Advocate
180 Degrees
12.2020 - Current
Youth Counselor
Girls Inc. Eureka
09.2018 - 01.2019
Resident Assistants
North Dakota State College of Science
08.2017 - 02.2018
Youth Counselor
Pillsbury United Communities
08.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - social work
Century College
High school Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
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