Health Educator Social Studies

OBJECTIVE

To be an integral part of a dynamic and professional organization

EXPERIENCE

HEALTH EDUCATOR • MINISTRY OF HEALTH • JANUARY 2018 - 2021

Provision of support in the development of health education material/content and social media campaigns in Sexual and Reproductive Health

Dissemination of educational information to vulnerable groups (inmates, commercial sex workers, youths, women, etc.) and health personnel

Present lectures on HIV and AIDS to undergraduate

Development and implementation of a National intervention programme for prison facilities throughout Trinidad and Tobago

Preparation of monthly reports for programmes

Supervision of peer educators and other stakeholders at outreach events

Conduct of consultations with key stakeholders on issues related to Sexual and Reproductive Health Education

BALLOT BOX CLERK • ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION • AUGUST 2020 - 2020

Monitor ballot box

Interview the elector when he or she approaches the desk

Request the elector to produce his or her National ID card

Ensure that the elector’s finger is stained with electors’ ink and allow him or her to cast their ballot

STUDENT AIDE • MINISTRY OF EDUCATION • JANUARY 2016 - 2017

Provision of support in the assessment and implementation of intervention programmes for special needs children

Development of alternative instructional strategies

Reinforcement of assignments given to students

PEER EDUCATOR • TOCO FOUNDATION • JANUARY 2011 – DECEMBER 2015

Provision of psychosocial support for students

Dissemination of sexual and reproductive health educational information to children and parents

Planning of team meetings

Reporting of suspected child abuse

FIELD RESEARCHER • ARTHUR LOK JACK GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDUES • AUGUST 2015 – SEPTEMBER 2015

Conduct of interviews with international tourists and managers of various sectors within the tourism industry

Data Entry

COMMUNITY BASED VOLUNTEER • MINISTRY OF HEALTH • JULY 2012 – JULY 2014

Conduct of pre and post HIV/AIDS counselling at the Nation’s health centres

Preparation and implementation of sexual and reproductive health programmes at the Nation’s health centres and outreach programs

Conduct of assessments to determine client needs and abilities to cope with HIV/AIDS diagnoses and readiness to start medication

Provision of referral services for treatment and risk reduction to all clients regardless of HIV status

Provision of support for client/ partner notification

ASSISTANT TEACHER • DANIA’S SUNSHINE STARTERS PRE-SCHOOL • JANUARY 2010 – JANUARY 2011

Delivery of curriculum and supervision of pre-school aged children

Assistance with office administration

Voluntary Work

Counselling Intern• North West Regional Health Authority • January 2020– Present

(undertook 300 hours of supervised counselling practices as part of placement year)

Assist clients with case management issues such as creating treatment plans

Consult with supervisor regarding cases

Meet with clients individually and in groups, utilizing and integrative approach

Use mental health assessment to supplement therapy and to assist in obtaining a diagnostic impression

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN• 2017- 2020

Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN• 2011 - 2015

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

TOCO COMPOSITE/SECONDARY/PRIVATE CANDIDATE• 2005 – 2010, 2015

CXC O’ Levels:

English Language Gen. Grade II

English Literature Gen. Grade II

Electronic Document Preparation Management Gen. Grade I

Social Studies Gen. Grade II

Spanish Gen. Grade III

Mathematics Gen. Grade II

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Patient Initiative Testing Counselling (PITC)

Ministry of Health

2018

Social and Behaviour Change Communication Capacity Building and Strategy Development

United Nations Population Fund

2016

Advanced Counselling

University of the West Indies

2015/2016

Photography Level I

University of the West Indies

2015/2016

Outstanding Academic Recognition and place on Dean’s List (GPA of 3.67)

University of the Southern Caribbean

2015

Lay Responder to Domestic Violence in Communities

Ministry of Gender Youth and Child Development

2014

Workshop Facilitation & Group Counselling

University of the Southern Caribbean

2013

Community Based Volunteer for HIV Prevention, Treatment Care and Support Methodology

Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross Society

2011

First Aid, Trauma, C.P.R.

South Caribbean Conference of S.D.A

2010

Level One General Administration

Caribbean Examination Council, Caribbean Vocational Qualification

2010

REFERENCES

Mr. Clyde Slinger- Former General Secretary of the National Joint Action Committee (NJAC)

Phone: 222-3471 Address: 40 Duke Street, Port of Spain

Ms. Sonia- Ria Williams- Head, Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Research, Ministry of Health

Phone: 497-5097 Address: De La Marre Avenue, Trincity

Ms. Beverly Baksh- Head Educator, Ministry of Health

Phone: 480-2164 Address: Sackville Street, Port of Spain

CHERRIES LOPEZ

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