EDUCATION

THE CHICAGO SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY District of Columbia

M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling Summer 2016

CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY Atlanta, Georgia

B.A. Psychology May 2011

FIELDS OF INTEREST

Counseling – Therapy – Group Therapy – Substance Abuse – Child Psychology – Families

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LEAKE AND WATTS SERVICES INK Bronx, N.Y.

Direct Care Professional/ Residential Counselor/ Case Manager October 2012- August 2014

Coordinated community in residential halls through programming and interaction with residents.

Provided support to children, adults, and families with mental health issues, mostly Autism, Bipolar, Schizophrenia and Psychotic disorders

Administered medication including but not limited to Psychotropic meds.

Interpreted and enforce policies and HIPAA

Respond to emergency situations in the residence

Liaison between residents and staff for person centered focus

Act as resource for information regarding residential life and community involvement

METRO NEW YORK DEVELOPMENTALLY DIABLED SERVICE OFFICES Bronx, N.Y.

Camp Counselor September 2011 – May 2013

Supervised a group of mentally challenged individuals.

Assisted clients with basic adult living skills.

Assisted with doctor visits and recreational activities.

COMMERCIAL RETAIL

Target Inc. Atlanta, G.A.

Guest Services Team Member August 2007 – 2011

Resolve guest concerns promptly and accurately

Disseminate information regarding policy and procedure for returns

Process return transactions efficiently

Identify and report safety concerns

Fulfill online purchases

INTERSHIP/ VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

FRIENDSHIP CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS District of Columbia

Chamberlain Elementary September 2015- December 2015

Provided individual and group counseling in specialized content areas to children with severe emotional disabilities grades Pre- K to 8th

Developed Individualized Education Plans, monthly progress reports, lessons and behavioral support notes

Created additional motivation strategies and incentives to maintain high interest in counseling session and the classroom

Provided input and support at interdisciplinary treatment team meetings on students’ function and behavior

Established positive relationships with parents, teachers, and staff

Tech Prep Academy January 2016- June 2016

Provided individual and group counseling to 9th through 12th grade students with severe learning and/or emotional disabilities

Established positive relationships with students and parents

Developed Individualized Education Plan, lessons and progress report

Provided a calm, structured and safe therapeutic environment

MARTHA’S TABLE September 2013- Present

Responsibilities- Prepared food and serve Senior that live in homes specifically for Senior citizens.

SO OTHERS MIGHT EAT (SOME) Spring 2015

Responsibilities- Assisted in serving the homeless get essential needs such as food, clothing, showering and medical care.

TORTURE ABOLITION AND SURVIVORS SUPPORT COALITION (TASSC) Spring 2015

Responsibilities- Assisted Immigrants in Therapeutic healing Process.

GRADY HOSPITAL Atlanta, Georgia

Research Intern (Intake Specialist) September 2009- May 2011

Responsibilities: Conducted interviews for research participants, assisted administration with questionnaires and follow ups, assisted with group therapy for incoming participants, recruited eligible candidates throughout the hospital and used data entry in Microsoft Excel using the SPSS program.

COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY SERVICE

Chicago School Student Association; Director of Community Advocacy on the Executive Board

Women’s Leadership Counsel; Treasurer on the Executive Board

Black Student Association; Recorded meeting minutes

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

SPSS

REFERENCES

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