Tierra Alexander
Houston,TX
Summary
A public health enthusiast with experience in managing and educating clients on various health initiatives and policies. Strong leadership skills to coordinate and manage events, including overseeing interns and volunteers. Proven success in maintaining organized records and logs to keep all documentation updated and filed appropriately. Competent at raising and managing budgets to allocate funds optimally.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Qualified Mental Health Professional (Crisis Residential Unit)
Denton County MHMR Center
Denton , TX
2022.05 - 2023.08
- Facilitated the efficient and effective transition from inpatient to outpatient treatment
- Educated clients on their rights to encourage future self-advocacy
- Performed initial client evaluations to determine case management and psychosocial needs
- Conducted skills training and groups related to social, financial, independent living skills, or symptom management to improve clients’ quality of life
- Promoted continuity of care through follow-up care, including appointment reminders and referrals to agencies.
Mental Health Technician
University of Behavioral Health
Denton , TX
2020.09 - 2023.02
- Collaborated with the Behavioral Health treatment team to provide care to 15-20 patients regularly in a safe, comfortable, and a therapeutic environment
- Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education, and life skills. Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior when needed.
- Maintained established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Student Success Coach at Maple Lawn Elementary
City Year Dallas
Dallas , TX
2019.08 - 2020.06
- Provided support to 81 4th-grade students in Mathematics at an underserved campus
- Maintained accurate records of 18 students’ progress through attendance, behavioral intervention, and small group tutoring to create preventative measures for early dropout indicators
- Organized after-school enrichment programs for 40~ students (3rd-5th grade) to provide an enjoyable space for learning
- Planned and executed school events/initiatives to generate school culture and morale
- Communications & Family Engagement Coordinator: Requested donations through emails, phone calls, and in-person efforts.
Counselor
UNTWise
Denton , TX
2019.05 - 2019.08
- Assisted cohorts of 20-25 individuals with disabilities in developing vocational, independent living, and social & recreation skills tailored to their various levels of functioning
- Implemented best practices for delivering enriching curriculum, behavioral interventions, and accommodations to ensure participants received beneficial and practical knowledge.
Education
Master of Science in Public Leadership -
University of North Texas at Dallas
05.2023
Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Studies -
University of North Texas
05.2019
Skills
- Leadership/Supervisory
- Customer Service
- Event Planning & Organizing
- Case Management
- Behavioral/Crisis Intervention
- Documentation
- Conflict Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Time Management
- Project Coordination
Certification
- Certifications in ANSA, BLS, ASIST, CALM
Timeline
Qualified Mental Health Professional (Crisis Residential Unit)
Denton County MHMR Center
2022.05 - 2023.08
Mental Health Technician
University of Behavioral Health
2020.09 - 2023.02
Student Success Coach at Maple Lawn Elementary
City Year Dallas
2019.08 - 2020.06
Counselor
UNTWise
2019.05 - 2019.08
Master of Science in Public Leadership -
University of North Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Studies -
University of North Texas
- Certifications in ANSA, BLS, ASIST, CALM
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