mental health worker

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Objective

A highly-skilled and talented professional that has over ten years working in the mental health and education field in multiple capacities seeking a position that will allow me to utilize my skills to the best of my ability in the field of mental health.\

Certifications

Birth – 2nd grade exceptional children – DE and PA

K-12- Exceptional Children- DE and PA

Experience

Substitute Teacher- Substitute Teacher Service March 2013- present

1. Maintain effective classroom order.

2. Implement lesson plans as designated by permanent classroom teacher.

3. Follow rules of classroom and school.

Swim Instructor- Kids First Swim School May 2012-present

1. Instructed children between the ages of 3 and 13 about water safety and survival skills.

2. Communicated effectively on a daily basis with parents, swimmers and administrative staff.

3. Ensured smooth and efficient delivery of the swimming lesson program.

4. Managed to develop positive relationships with students and others.

Substitute teacher- Appoquinimink School District January 2011-present

1. Maintain effective classroom order.

2. Implement lesson plans as designated by permanent classroom teacher.

3. Follow rules of classroom and school.

Summer School Teacher- Colonial School District Summer Academy July 2012-August 2012

1. Taught ELA at summer school to 13 incoming 4th grades who needed extra assistance before the new school year began.

2. Created lesson plans and activities for students of various abilities and levels.

3. Maintained order and proper classroom management at all times.

Student Teacher- Stroudsburg PA School District May 2010- September 2010

1. Was responsible for creating and implementing lesson plans for three different student teaching placements.

2. Created lesson plans, unit plans, bulletin boards and activities for different class groups.

3. Utilized song, reading, lectures, games and discussions to enhance students learning.

Life Advisor- United Cerebral Palsy November 2005- January 2008

1. Coordinated and implemented program for mentally challenged adults (consumers) in an educational/prevocational day program.

2. Case managed approximately 25 consumers who were seen on a regular basis to ensure that their educational, emotional and prevocational needs were met.

3. Developed and implemented Individualized Program Plans and conducted annual and semi-annual ISP review meetings with staff and family/guardian.

Mental Health Technician/Therapeutic Support Staff-Shawnee Academy June 2003-August 2005

1. Interacted with emotionally disturbed and mentally challenged adolescents (clients) utilizing therapeutic activities and daily tasks.

2. Implemented treatment plans to help clients reach therapeutic goals in residential and academic settings.

3. Maintained daily documentation of client activities and behaviors.

4. Provided child care and direct supervision in daily and crisis situations.

Education

East Stroudsburg University

Masters of Arts in Education- Certification in Special Education.- December 2010

Hofstra University

Bachelors of Arts in Human Development and Family studies.

Skills

Basic to intermediate ASL skills.

Swimming skills.

Ability to work with various ability levels

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