EXPERIENCE

Honor Ridge Academy, Clark, NJ School Counselor/Behavioral Manager, 2007 to present

As director of Educational Support Services, oversee school counseling program. Collaborate with school milieu to assist students with behavioral and social skills development. Articulate DSM modules to develop and implement student behavioral plans. Developed “Star Program” (half-day token economy system used to supplement weekly school wide honors program for K-5 students) and “Jar program” (full-day positive behavioral support program used to supplement weekly school wide honors program for 6-12 students) for recidivists of negative behavior, which successfully reduced recidivism in students unresponsive to school wide program. Complete daily and weekly progress reports. Review logs and develop plans for managing target areas as well as positive behavioral support structures.

All Star Counseling, Bloomfield, NJ Intensive In-Community Therapist, August 2016 to present

Provide in-home counseling services and behavioral strategies to assist children/families problematic behavior

Advocate 2 Awareness, Union, NJ Founder/President,2014Founded nonprofit organization Advocate 2 Awareness (“A2A”) to support area initiatives in combating substance abuse and addictions among our youth. The A2A curriculum us designed as a workshop presentation to impact audiences as young as seven years of age, and as old as 30.

United States Army Reserves, Union, NJ Rank: Specialist (E-4)working in E-5 slot 1989-1997

Named company platoon guide during Advance Individual training class 52-89, name soldier of cycle during Advance Individual training. Fort Jackson, SC. Earned Physical training Accommodation, Army Achievement medal, Qualified for drill sergeant training academy.

EDUCATION

Capella University, Minneapolis, MN Masters of Counseling Studies, June 2010

Earned graduate certificate in Professional Counseling May 2012 and Diversity Studies, November 2012

Thomas Edison State University, Trenton, NJ Bachelor of Liberal Arts, May, 2006

Postgraduate certifications include: Professional Counseling (July 2011), Diversity Studies (December 2011) and Wegner Leadership Development Course (November 2011)

Professional Training Academy, Newark, NJ Completed Drug and Alcohol Counselor, certification course (240hrs)

CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor: (2014- to present.)

Praxis (certified elementary education through grade 5): (July, 2007)

NJ Substitute Teacher (certified kindergarten to grade 12): (September, 2007)