ALESIA GARDNER
Houston, Texas, 77088
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Professional Summary
To obtain a full-time position as a Case Manager and/or Counselor dedicated to welfare and growth of individuals. My
focus is problem solving and improving the lives of individuals, through effective counseling and mentoring. I am very excited
about the possibility of working with a committed team of professionals that look for opportunities to assist others in the
resolution of every-day life problems.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Chemical dependency counselor intern
HOUSTON ISD HOUSTON, TX
Elementary School Teacher November 2012 - June 2014
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures,
discussions, and demonstrations.
SCI HOUSTON, TX
Case Manager/Job Manager February 2010 - May 2013
• Monitor and record clients' progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met.
ASPIRE TO WIN HOUSTON, TX
Case Manager November 2010 - January 2012
• Prepare and maintain records and case files, including documentation such as clients' personal and eligibility
information, services provided, narratives of client contacts, and relevant correspondence.
ALDINE ISD HOUSTON, TX
Teacher July 2003 - June 2010
• Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.
• Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social
development.
• Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and
perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
EDUCATION
PRAIRIE VIEW A & M UNIVERSITY HOUSTON, TX
Master of Science/Education Leadership, May 2012
• Emphasis in Human Behavioral. Chi Sigma Iota Counselor Honor Society
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX HOUSTON, TX
Bachelor of Arts/Business Management, Sep 2009
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Certified in EC/12 Special Education
• Certified in Anger Resolution Therapist/ Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor
• Certified Medical/Nurse Assistant
• Master in Counselor
• Commercial Driver License
• Guide or Counsel Students with academic problems or special academic interests required by laws, district policies
or administrative regulations.