Ayanna Molina, M.Ed., NCC, LPC

phone: 334-***-**** email: adx04p@r.postjobfree.com

CANDIDATE PROFILE

This candidate is a capable, creative and a responsible instructor and leader who learns quickly. This candidate has consistently demonstrated academic ability, excellent oral and written communication skills, and possesses a strong desire to help others, with an expertise in helping youth and young adults. Experience with community service, outreach and working with diverse populations are noteworthy skills.

EDUCATION

Auburn University of Montgomery; Montgomery, Alabama; May 2011 Community Counseling Program, Masters of Education Degree; GPA 3.94 University of New Orleans; New Orleans, Louisiana; August 2001 Bachelors of Arts Degree; Psychology (major)/ English; GPA 3.036

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE

State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensed Professional Counselor License Number LPC.0016765

State of Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners Licensed Professional Counselor License No. 5131

National Board for Certified Counselors Nationally Certified Counselor Certification No. 328683

EXPERIENCE

True Love Movement, LLC, Founder/Owner, Montgomery, Atlanta, New Orleans, Boulder; July 2006-Present

• this color thriving coping private with social/practice emotional/provides behavioral counseling difficulties services to women and children of

• expertise in grief counseling, support for trauma, depression, anxiety and PTSD

• provides leadership development and mentoring services for underserved youth

• provides social/emotional/behavioral support for adults and youth in the community

• provides churches, workshops, community lectures centers, and non-psycho-profit organizations educational support to schools, universities,

• creates media used to uplift and empower high risk and marginalized communities Living School, Culture Coach, New Orleans, La. April 2022- present

• supported students 9-12 grades daily with behavioral/social/emotional needs

• coached overall culture. students with learning and practicing the expectations of Living School and its

• supported families with community referrals and resources

• facilitated professional developments on trauma informed practices

• de-escalated students in crisis situations

Phyllis Wheatley Community School, Counseling Consultant, New Orleans, La.; September 2015- 2018

• assisted groups and individual students with social/emotional/behavioral support at this K-8 community school utilizing play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy

• provided teacher support and professional development

• assisted with parent support

• created and implemented conflict resolution strategies and a safety campaign to decrease physical violence between middle school students

Sojourner Truth Neighborhood Center, After School Program Facilitator, New Orleans, La.; September 2014-2018

• created and implemented an after-school program for youth 13-15 who reside in the Lafitte Housing Development

• focused on life skills, coping skills, financial literacy/entrepreneurship skills, social skills, etiquette, behavior support, etc

Educare New Orleans, Master Teacher, New Orleans, La.; August 2014- August 2105

• supervised 12 teachers in this Headstart program for children 3-5 years old

• Instructional Coaching and mentoring to teachers

• specialized in social/emotional/behavioral support for students and teaching teams - certified CLASS observer

Bricolage Academy, Counseling/ Social Work Consultant, New Orleans, La.; October 2013- May 2014

• Provided counseling and social work support for this small but growing school

• Provided play therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques

• Built support communicative high-needs children relationships with teachers and parents in order to holistically Models for Success, Instructor, New Orleans, La; June 2013-July 2013

• Taught Creative Writing to youth ages 13-16 in this 6 week long NORD Summer Camp program utilizing hip-hop and spoken word.

John Dibert Community School, School Counselor/Social Worker, New Orleans, La; July 2011- July 2013

• Responsible for providing supportive services for students PreK-8th grade and their families

• Developed and facilitated social/emotional interventions for group and individual counseling including play therapy

• Managed and Supervised the Counseling Team, including interns and agency counselors Eve’s Circle, Group Facilitator, Montgomery, AL; February 2011-July 2011

• Facilitated group counseling for at risk girls 13-18

• Developed and organized group exercises to facilitate critical thinking and empowerment Central Alabama Opportunities Industrialization Center, Coordinator/ Early Childhood Instructor; Montgomery, AL; July 2006- July 2011

• “Leadership and Motivation” instructor for at risk, low income, young adult GED prep students aged 16-21

• Assisted students in planning for college; as well as taught life, job and social skills Family Sunshine Center Counseling Center, Intern, Montgomery, AL; June 2010- May 2011

• Held a caseload of 30+ individual clients and their families during internship at the Family Sunshine Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending family violence and sexual assault.

• Assisted clients with individual and group counseling, including play therapy, as well as legal, housing and financial advocacy.

• Worked as a crisis counselor on the National Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline

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