Michelle-Lewis-Mendes

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Reading, PA 19605

610-***-****(Home)

914-***-****(cell)

Objective

Qualified by academic training as an educator, with extensive counseling

experience and training with a desire to continue my track record for dedication,

responsibility and leadership as a Behavior Specialist Consultant/Mental Health

Therapist.

Education

College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY

Bachelor of Art Degree – 2003

Psychology/Liberal Arts Studies

Long Island University, Purchase, NY

Master of Science Degree-2006

Childhood/Special Education

California Sothern University, Ca.,

Clinical Psychology, 12 credits- 2014-Present

Qualifications

Demonstrate ability to consistently individualize instruction, based on

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students’ interest and needs, at most appropriate level.

Wrote and implemented Individualize Educational Plan(IEP) for students.

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Developed and instruct child-centered, integrated, thematic unit curriculum

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to create an atmosphere of learning and fun.

Provide weekly /monthly progress reports assessing student academic and

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social behavior

Work effectively teaching staff and agency personnel

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Ability to relate well with students, teachers, and parents; committed to

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educational excellence

Characterized as passionate about teaching, vibrant, energetic, supportive

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and fair.

Developed and implement clients treatment plan, facilitate treatment

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meeting.

Collaborate and consult with agency team, school personnel, and family,

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following/monitoring client’s progress

Work Experience

Responsibility includes developing academic lesson including teaching social

skills training and the hidden curriculum to children with learning disability.

Experience working with autism population and in the learning and support

classroom. Completed several workshops at the BCIU regarding autism training,

other workshops and seminar on co-occurring disorders affecting mental health.

Employment

CAG Daycare/Preschool

Assistant Teacher 1998-2000

Develop and implement lesson plans for 2-4 years toddlers.

Mount Pleasant Cottage

Eden Wald Cottage -Teacher Aide 2000-2004

Eden Wald Diagnostic Center -Summer School Teacher 2004

Eden Wald Cottage School Special Education Teacher 2004-2005

White Plains School District

Substitute Teacher 2005-2006

Reading School District

Substitute Teacher-2009-2011

Via Quest Behavioral Health/PA Mentor

Part-time BSC/Mobile Therapist 2007-2010

Concern4Kids BHRS

Part-time BSC -2010-2014

New Story-

Mental Health Professional-2014

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