Yasmine Allen
Okinawa,JP
Summary
Motivated graduate student with a background in office management, psychology, education, and mental health community outreach. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service, utilizing organizational and conflict resolution skills, and applying research-based strategies to support well-being and client success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
DODEA
02.2022 - Current
- Fulfill short- and long-term substitute assignments for diverse K-8 students, adeptly teaching various subjects and maintaining positive student connections.
- Manage classes of up to 26 students, liaise with educators and parents, and implement organized lesson plans, including utilizing teaching software for long-term assignments.
- Assume responsibility for classroom management, student support, and recordkeeping in the absence of regular teachers.
- Additionally, designed and delivered lesson plans for a Japanese Culture course and 8th Grade US History course, ensuring alignment with school policies and maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Office Administrator
Eastern Shore Bail Bonds / AMW Bonding LLC.
06.2011 - 01.2023
- Support Professional Bail Bondsmen and clients with effective correspondence management, document coordination and customer relations.
- Counsel clients and and provided reassurance to concerned families including juvenile and domestic cases.
- Keep detailed records of client information and operate/administer fingerprinting process.
Personal Care Attendant
EASTERSEALS DELAWARE
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Tended to needs of individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. Provided full time home care, overnight and respite care for families and full time care givers. Provided daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Offered supervision and social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and recreational trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors.
- Minimized injuries to staff and patients by offering support and restraint to control patient movements.
Direct Support Professional
Autism Delaware/ POW&R
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Supported adults with autism in community and at work, engaged in community-based activities through job coaching and social/recreational programming, closely monitored participants, correcteed behaviors using ABA, and developed IEP’s for those needing accommodations.
- Promoted health and wellness of patients by providing emotional support and encouragement.
- Developed a rapport to create safe and trusting environment.
- Minimized injuries to staff and patients by offering support to distressed patients.
- Maintained accurate entries in log books, journals and care plans to document patient progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Services Counseling–Crisis Response & Trauma
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2024
Masters Certification - Mental Health Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2023
Certificate - Psychological First Aid
John Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wesley College
Dover, DE07.2021
Skills
Interpersonal communication
Lesson Planning/implementation
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Crisis intervention
Community integration
Behavioral management
Case management
Cultural awareness
Group and Individual Instruction
Public Speaking
Using trauma informed approach for rapport building
Certification
- Certified in Ukeru Intervention Crisis
- Certified Nursing Assistant, March 2020
- Certified in Covid-19: Psychological First Aid
- Certified QPR Gatekeeper, May 2023
- Project Management Essential Certification, June 2023
Research & Experience
- Staff Writer & Content creator for Mental Realness Mag (2020-2022)
- "Underrepresented Women in Developmental Psychology"- (Submitted article to EPA, 2019)
Research/Coursework
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries and Risk for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Among Athletes and the Military (Allen, 2016)
- Parent Absenteeism: A Comparison of Military Dependents and Children of Incarcerated Parents (Allen & Arteaga, 2018)
- Critical Article Review: Food sensitivity and its link to behaviors in neurodevelopmental disorders (Allen, 2020)
- Coursework in Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, PTSD related to Sexual Assault/ Sexual Trauma, & Child maltreatment and adversity.
Additional Information
References available upon request.
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
DODEA
02.2022 - Current
Personal Care Attendant
EASTERSEALS DELAWARE
01.2019 - 08.2020
Direct Support Professional
Autism Delaware/ POW&R
06.2018 - 08.2020
Office Administrator
Eastern Shore Bail Bonds / AMW Bonding LLC.
06.2011 - 01.2023
Master of Arts - Human Services Counseling–Crisis Response & Trauma
Liberty University
Masters Certification - Mental Health Studies
Liberty University
Certificate - Psychological First Aid
John Hopkins University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wesley College
- Certified in Ukeru Intervention Crisis
- Certified Nursing Assistant, March 2020
- Certified in Covid-19: Psychological First Aid
- Certified QPR Gatekeeper, May 2023
- Project Management Essential Certification, June 2023
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