Kenton S. Clarke

West Palm Beach, FL *****

718-***-**** ad123g@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications Profile

Dedicated and compassionate professional with a strong background in counseling and education roles.

Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and ability to establish rapport within groups.

Proven understanding of how to present information effectively to engage students.

Adept at working with people with mental health challenges and long-term needs.

Outstanding commitment to identifying resources for clients and connecting them to help.

Strong organizational and project coordination skills, along with strong attention to detail.

Professional Experience

VARIOUS LOCATIONS, NY/FL

Pastor-in-Training, 2012-Present

Provide one-on-one and group counseling services for church members. Deliver sermons to groups in order to facilitate faith-based sessions.

Worked in 5 evangelistic series in FL, NY, and Canada with responsibility for 40+ baptisms.

Completed own evangelistic series; responsible for 3 baptisms in less than three weeks.

Preached in Florida, New York, Indiana, and Michigan.

Involved with My Town Ministries to feed the homeless in Chicago.

AHRC, NY

Residential Habilitation Counselor, 2008-2009

Worked with a variety of clients with mental disabilities, providing counseling and supportive services to ensure successful outcomes. Delivered therapy in group and individual settings, encouraging better living skills and coping mechanisms for clients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Autism, and co-existing conditions.

Promoted to work with individuals who had severe head trauma.

Communicated effectively with parents and guardians to build trust.

NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, NY

Substitute Teacher, 2006-2012

Utilized lesson plans to deliver lectures and group activities in all elementary school subjects. Engaged students in learning through hands-on, creative classroom endeavors. Fostered safety in the classroom and communicated with other teachers to support students.

Per-diem substitute teacher license was renewed every year because of high ratings.

Worked in schools in and around Queens, NY spanning Pre-K to junior high school.

Offered permanent substitute roles at several schools.

Previous roles include Ramp Agent and Summer Youth Program Leader.

Educational Background

Master’s Degree – Divinity, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, 2012

Bachelor’s Degree – Psychology, York College, Jamaica, NY, 2005