Tricia Wilson
Brockton ,MA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Counselor dedicated to assisting individuals and professionals in their journey towards healing and independence, while highlighting their unique strengths. A trustworthy and disciplined expert with 5 years of experience in counseling, specializing in junior school adjustment counseling and community advocacy. Possessing excellent communication skills and a strong ethical compass, with expertise in addiction and trauma-related counseling.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
West Middle school
Brockton, MA
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking students within classroom settings.
- Built relationships with students of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Tested, evaluated and counseled students regarding academic performance and goals.
- Helped students succeed through coaching, mentoring and positive reinforcement.
- Graded and provided feedback on student assignments, papers and examinations.
- Instructed students of various backgrounds and learning styles by employing variety of instructional resources.
School Adjustment Counselor
Brockton Public Schools
Brockton , MA
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Resolved students' personal and interpersonal conflicts with short-term counseling services during school hours.
- Employed skills in crisis intervention to help resolve difficult situations.
- Consulted regularly with parents, administrators and specialists to coordinate individualized support for struggling students.
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Coordinated development and implementation of students Individualized Education Plans/Programs (IEPs).
- Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
- Completed professional development in Classroom management and school wide behavior supports, ESL, MTEL/RETELL learning supporting educators, and Focus Area Instruction.
- Consulted with families and staff to discuss strategies necessary for improved student social and academic performance.
Education
Master of Science - Addiction and Mental Health Couselling
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, MA05.2019
Skills
- Conduct group and individual counseling sessions to focus social, emotional, and behavioral development
- Weekly increase, consistent attendance rate through group counseling
- Intervene to prevent violence or abuse at home
- Communicate and Collaborate with Administration and staff to resolve issues
- Decrease student conflict
- Provide prompt services for families in need (food pantries, and housing)
- Weekend social distance food deliveries
- Crisis Intervention
- Solution-Focused Counseling
Accomplishments
- Organized the committee "Understand the Culture, Understand the People" incorporating a culturally competence model to fit the immigrant population.
- Recognized for supporting families with different cultural and religious backgrounds.
- Education Performance "Harriet Tubman" invited speaker and singer for the City of Brockton Black History Month.
- Children's Hospital family volunteer children with disabilities.
Timeline
ESL Teacher
West Middle school
11.2022 - 06.2023
School Adjustment Counselor
Brockton Public Schools
01.2018 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Addiction and Mental Health Couselling
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology
Bridgewater College
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