Mental Health Manager

KENYA J. BALDWIN

**** ****** ****** ************, ** 19141

************@*****.*** 215-***-****

Career Profile:

Proven leader dedicated to mental health development, personal growth and well-being. Expertise in oversight

of comprehensive programs focused on sound education and providing clients with confidence and skills

required to advance toward a framework of success. Experience working with at-risk children, adolescents and

young adults. Lead staff in development of policies and educational programs that challenge and motivate

clients toward lifelong achievements and positive learning experiences.

Professional Strengths:

• Possess strong communication and organizational skills

• Excellent Supervisor and motivator

• Knowledge of curriculum development and managing staff

Professional Experience:

Baldwin Tutoring Services, Philadelphia, PA Sept. 2009 to present

• Provide one-on-one tutoring to identify a child’s weakness and strengthen skills

• Help to develop basic reading, writing and math skills

• Assist children with daily homework tasks and supplemental assignments

Step by Step Inc., Abington, PA Oct. 2007 - June 2009

Assistant Director

• Collaborated with Director to shape the educational program and develop objectives that met needs of

parents and children

• Coordinated the daily operations of the childcare center

• Maintain ongoing communication with parents concerning children’s activities, behavior and

development; respond to all parent’s concerns as they arise

Wordsworth Academy Residential, Philadelphia, PA Sept. 2006 - June 2007

Teacher

• Planned and developed age and level-appropriate instructional methods and content for educational,

vocational or student activity programs.

• Modified general curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques

to ensure that activities comply with federal, state and local regulations.

• Confer with parents to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavioral or learning

problems.

Wordsworth Academy Partial Hospital, Elkins Park, PA Sept. 2002 - May 2005

Assistant Director

• Directed and coordinated daily operations of partial hospital program

• Supervised and guided mental health teachers with effective leadership, interpersonal, administrative

and communicative problem solving skills

• Co-managed operations that led, monitored and evaluated teaching staff

• Maintained a therapeutic environment conducive to the safety and well-being of both residents and staff.

• Met regularly with students’ parents regarding in-class issues and learning or behavioral issues.

• Interpreted and applied state and city policies.

Wordsworth Academy Evening Program, Elkins Park, PA Sept. 2001 - June 2002

Mental Health Case Manager

• Completed assessments with clients to determine needs

• Implemented individualized service plans, advocacy, and provided clear and accurate documentation.

• Ensured all policies and procedures are followed and implemented

Wordsworth Academy Residential, Fort Washington, PA Sept. 1999 - July 2001

Teacher

• Planned and developed age and level-appropriate instructional methods and content for educational,

vocational or student activity programs.

• Modified general curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques

and technologies.

• Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration,

participation and student progress.

Education and Training:

Master of Education, August 2011, Arcadia University, Glenside, PA

Bachelor of Science in Special Education, May 1999, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Ann,

MD

Challenging Behaviors, 2009

Inclusion - Variations in Development, 2009

Professionalism and Leadership Ethics, 2008

Conflict Resolution, 2008

Continuous Quality Improvement, 2008

* Member of Kappa Alpha Pi Honor Society

Activities:

North Philadelphia Youth Association

• Tutor

• Mentor

* References furnished upon request

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