Teresa Atwell

Rehabilitation Therapist

Atoka, OK

acgdjb@r.postjobfree.com - 580-***-****

To obtain a challenging and active position in a progressive organization offering the opportunity to fully utilize

driven and people-oriented skills in the field of Human Services. I am extremely dexterous at gaining trust

and respect from all ethnic backgrounds as well as conveying confidence in their abilities. I posses a sound

understanding of working with unfortunate developmental issues as well as exposed to a wide range of various

trials and ordeals that may accompany said issues. During the years of 1992-1994, I attended as a certified

juvenile detention officer. I likewise served as Dorm Matron for a period of time at Jones Academy.

CORESKILLS

. Group Leadership . Bilingual

. Multiculturalism . Program Development

. Life Skills . DHS Regulatory Compliant

. Policies & Procedures . Team Meetings

. Child and Family Advocate

WORK EXPERIENCE

Rehabilitation Therapist

Elite Counseling - Kingston, OK - December 2012 to July 2014

Performed tasks that were similar to that performed at Crossroads Counseling, with the combination of clients

of mine that switched from Crossroads to Elite along with new clients assigned to my care.

Rehabilitation Therapist

Crossroads Counseling - Atoka, OK - August 2011 to December 2012

Performed tasks that were similar to that performed at Hartsell Psychological Services, with the combination

of clients of mine that switched from Hartsell to Crossroads along with new clients

assigned to my care.

Rehabilitation Therapist

Harstell Psychological Services - Durant, OK - October 2010 to August 2011

A local counseling service committed to making permanent positive changes. I often served in a school

setting as well as counseled children of all ages in a one on one environment. Well established DHS

relationships, rapport, and ongoing referrals for new clients.

Teacher

Victory Life Academy of Atoka - Atoka, OK - August 2009 to May 2010

At the local private school, I taught the state and private school board curriculum requirements for grades

Kindergarten through 2nd Grade. I performed daily instruction as well as keeping the students on task and

maintaining their interest.

Para-Professional

Stringtown Public Schools - Stringtown, OK - November 2008 to May 2009

I shadowed a kindergarten student and kept him in constant focus where he could learn the curriculum

needed for the day. In less than three months, I witnessed remarkable improvement of my most

challenging student. Because of his improvement I was also delegated to oversee other selected students

who were confrontational and defiant with authority figures.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science

East Texas Baptist University - Marshall, TX

1994

Associates in Science

Jacksonville Baptist College - Jacksonville, TX

1990

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