High School Assistant

M. Shannon Ansari

805-***-**** ? abitzg@r.postjobfree.com

**** *** *******, ******* ****, California 91320

Exceptional Family member Liaison

Master's prepared in psychology with many years of experience teaching and

counseling students in middle and high school, community college and human

services settings. Skilled at assessment, educational planning and goal

development. Considered to be a creative problem solver with a strong

ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Areas of expertise include:

Presenting/communicati Community resources Interpreting

ng referrals tests/assessments

Creative teaching Caseload supervision Individual and group

counseling

Experience

Mukilteo School District, Everett, WA 2007 - June 2009

Prevention/Intervention Specialist

. Create and implement a comprehensive drug/alcohol/tobacco prevention

plan.

. Serve as a building resource and direct prevention instruction in

classroom.

. Assist in providing crisis intervention with students.

. Facilitate after care groups and other support groups.

Ivy Tech State College, Terre Haute, IN 2002 - 2006

Psychology Instructor

. Developed and implemented coursework for Psychology courses for classes

ranging from 15 to

80 students.

. Advised students with diverse backgrounds on academic and career

pathways.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Lafayette, IN

1991 - 1999

Counselor

. Conducted volunteer and client interviews. Helped develop and run

volunteer training and education sessions. Completed psychological

testing on all potential volunteers.

. Managed a caseload, which included in person and phone contact as well as

written documentation with all parties on caseload.

. Participated on team to match potential volunteers and clients.

. Contributed to all agency functions including fundraising.

Charter Hospital, Lafayette, Lafayette, IN

1992 - 1994

Testing Technician

. Administered, scored and reported results related to tests used to

evaluate ADHD. Specific tests used included T.O.V.A. and Child Behavior

Checklist.

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Comprehensive Care/Children's Psychiatric Center, Covington, KY

1989 - 1990

Psychology Assistant

. Performed investigative intake interviews, psychological test batteries

and diagnostic evaluations.

. Held responsibility for oral as well as written communication of

psychological test results and diagnosis. Maintained records of

therapeutic activities and client progress.

. Counseled individuals/families from a variety of socioeconomic and ethnic

backgrounds.

Other Employment

Cheviot United Methodist Preschool, Cincinnati, OH

ABC Learning Center, Crescent Springs, KY

Preschool Teacher

. Produced a twice-weekly lesson plan.

. Created and ran a dual function classroom of learning and recreation.

. Consulted with parents regarding student progress.

Education

M.A. in Clinical Psychology ? Xavier University, Cincinnati,

OH

B.A. in Psychology ? Thomas More College, Crestview Hills,

KY

Community Activities

Mentor Mothers Program, Lafayette, IN

Volunteer matched with teen mother

Millcreek Psychiatric Center for Children, Cincinnati, OH

Mental Health Volunteer

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