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Tracey Picou

Hyattsville,MD

Summary

I am a motivated and passionate individual skilled in tutoring, mentoring, and teaching in a various of areas from communications to business classes. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Health Technician

Sandstone Care
Crownsville, MD
12.2021 - Current
  • Contribute to a high-performing culture, focused on partnering with clients as we inspire and empower change
  • Adhere to all aspects of the program's policies and procedures to ensure quality performance and assist the Performance Improvement Committee in any quality improvements that may be necessary
  • Responsible for the milieu management of clients
  • Identify emerging situations and respond appropriately, de-escalating clients when needed
  • Preform accurate, timely and ethical documentation at all times, including admissions, discharges, inventories of client personal belongings, documentation of all significant interaction with individual clients
  • Support recruitment of competent and trained staff

Student Intern

Department of Aging and Community Living
Washington, D.C.
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Advocate, plan, implement, and monitor programs in health, education, and social services for the disability and the elderly
  • Provide services such as SNAP, Medicaid, etc
  • Manage the cases of my clients and provide them resources for housing, food, insurance, and therapy regarding mental health

Child Advocate

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Of WV
, WV
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Appointed by Judge Scott in Monongalia County, Assigned a case where I work with and advocate for children who have been victims to substance abuse and neglect
  • I stay on the assigned case until we have placed the children in the safest environment possible for them
  • Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

WVU, Depart. Of Communication Studies
Morgantown, WV
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
  • Maintained atmosphere of academic learning and advancement to facilitate learning and development of critical thinking skills.
  • Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
  • Oversaw classes of up to 60 students in (Organizational Communication).

Social Action Clinic

West Virginia University Student Leadership Center
Morgantown, WV
11.2020 - 05.2021

• I helped my peers on campus find something that they were passionate about and helped them turn it into

a social action project

• I taught lessons on leadership skills and sat on panel discussions to discuss how the various leadership

positions that I held were able to shape me into the person I am today

• I helped plan and organize various social action and social justice panel discussions throughout campus

through the clinic

Peer Advisor Leader

WVU, Depart. Of Leadership Studies
Morgantown, WV
01.2018 - 05.2021
  • Shared resources, opportunities and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
  • Assessed students' knowledge, comprehension and study habits to track progress and set realistic goals.
  • Counseled 10 students individually to assist in overcoming obstacles, make proper choices to stay focused and adjust to college life.
  • Met mentee formally, informally, in-person and virtually to offer support.

Legislative Aide

The LIVE Movement
Washington, DC
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Provided information on and generated ideas for the LIVE Movement and their newsletters.
  • Oversaw scheduling and coordinating committee meetings for the executive board members.

• I advocated to the public about the importance of Black and Brown education

• I assist with writing legislation about Black and Brown education

• I help to legislate community service

• I help develop and plan leadership development workshops for college students throughout the nation

through this organization

• I help to promote inclusion and diversity awareness to the public

Hotline Advocate

Rape & Domestic Violence Information Center
Morgantown , WV
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Domestic Violence Information Center / Hotline, Assisted with rape and domestic violent victims by providing resources and shelter for victims
  • Listen to anonymous calls from victims and assure victims it will be okay and assist them with understanding their emotions

Education

MSW - Social Work

Howard University
Washington, D.C.
05.2023

Bachelors of Multidisciplinary Studies - Multidisciplinary Studies, Communication Studies, Sociology, and Political Science

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05.2021

Skills

  • Effective Communication Skills, Strong work ethic, Computer skills,
  • Leadership experience, People skills, Collaboration talent/skills, Teamwork skills, Public Speaking, Problem - Solving, Ability to Adapt, and Critical Thinking
  • Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Classroom Management
  • Computer Skills
  • Calm and Patient Demeanor
  • Microsoft Office
  • Tutoring and Mentoring
  • Reading and Writing Support
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Social Perceptiveness

Timeline

Behavioral Health Technician

Sandstone Care
12.2021 - Current

Student Intern

Department of Aging and Community Living
08.2021 - 04.2022

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

WVU, Depart. Of Communication Studies
01.2021 - 05.2021

Social Action Clinic

West Virginia University Student Leadership Center
11.2020 - 05.2021

Child Advocate

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Of WV
09.2020 - 11.2021

Legislative Aide

The LIVE Movement
01.2020 - 03.2021

Hotline Advocate

Rape & Domestic Violence Information Center
01.2020 - 04.2020

Peer Advisor Leader

WVU, Depart. Of Leadership Studies
01.2018 - 05.2021

MSW - Social Work

Howard University

Bachelors of Multidisciplinary Studies - Multidisciplinary Studies, Communication Studies, Sociology, and Political Science

West Virginia University
Tracey Picou