Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Looking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child-Focused Advocate
YWCA Of New Hampshire
03.2021 - Current
Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Curriculum Developer & Class Instructor
Community Integrated Services, Inc.
08.2020 - 11.2020
Implemented positive behavior interventions and supports to promote rules and compliance in classroom.
Facilitated learning through imagination, sensory activities and age-appropriate activities focusing on growth and development.
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Sculpted lesson plans to fit the participants and their at-home staff and or family needs.
Legal Office Assistant
Law Office Of David C. Dunn
07.2018 - 08.2020
Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Thomas College
Waterville, ME
05.2020
Skills
Housing Navigation
Child Development
Compassionate Care
Child Programs
Emotional Support
Crisis Situations
Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
Case Management
Safety Planning
Special Education Curriculum
Program and Classroom Management
Curriculum Planning and Implementation
Accomplishments
Pitch in to assist team members during times of unexpected high volume to optimize efficiency.
Selected as mentor/trainer for new hires.
Recommend strategic process improvements to improve operations.
Used Microsoft Excel to maintain tracking of client meetings, goal tracking, and outcomes.
Successfully helped start Advocate In Me (AIM) a social justice based program teaching youth to advocate and speak for themselves.
Certification
Adult & Child CPR & AED Training - March 29,2023- March 29,2025