Mental Health Special Education
Resume:
ODESSA WHITE
*** *. ***** *****, *****, Oklahoma 74106
ady1qt@r.postjobfree.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Oklahoma Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Tulsa, OK
Senior Consumer Recovery Specialist Dec 2016 – Oct.2018
Work with Mental Health practitioners to develop treatment plans for patients.
Work with the patients and their families to determine the goals of treatment.
Conduct individual and group therapy sessions for patients that suffer with mental illness, emotional and substance abuse problems.
Assess incoming clients and help patients prepare to return home or to transitional housing; this can include assisting to find housing, employment and various human health services.
Organize and keep accurate records and patients files.
Grimes Elementary School Tulsa, OK
Paraprofessional Aug 2011 - May 2013
Assisted the teacher in classroom with various projects, provided administrative support as needed during instruction and provide supervision of students outside of classroom.
Paraprofessional, Memorial High School, Tulsa Ok
Worked in a One on One LD Special Education classroom
Assisted with multiple special needs students with various disabilities daily.
Assisted teacher with basic clerical tasks such as; copying, filing, inputting information into computer
or taking notes.
Memorial High School Tulsa, OK
Paraprofessional Aug 2008 - May 2010
Worked in a One on One LD Special Education classroom
Assisted with multiple special needs students with various disabilities daily.
Assisted teacher with basic clerical tasks such as; copying, filing, inputting information into computer or taking notes.
A.O Marshall Elementary School Joliet, IL
Paraprofessional Sep 2007- June 2008
Worked in a One on One Special Education classroom for Autistic Students
Assigned to one student and assisted the teacher and student daily.
Supported the student with learning strategies and social skills with fellow classmates.
Help navigate daily classroom activities inside and out; support to student with classroom assignments and setting up homework assignments, behavioral intervention, etc.
A & G Construction Paramount, CA
Office Manager Aug 2004- Aug 2007
Various duties which included; handling Payroll and assessments
Prepared project estimates for clients
Typed and prepared all contracts
Answered phones, filing, maintained client lists
Ten Key
Concentra Intergrated Inc., Long Beach, CA
Auditor Aug 2003 - Aug 2004
Audit and keyed bills for workers comp. patients
Mulliken Medical Center Artesia, CA
Ophthalmology Assistant Oct 1990 - June 1997
Obtained completed medical histories; Pre and Post Operative Consultations; Visual Field Testing; GDX
Performed Tonometry; Measured Blood Pressures and obtained Visual Acuity
Direct patient flow, schedule appointments, sterilize instruments, order medical supplies, maintain inventory and control medications.
Ophthalmology Assistant, Dr. Karl Fritz, PhD, MD, Joliet, IL
Assisted Dr. Fritz with his private practice which included over 3000 patients
Duties same as above in addition to cholesterol and diabetic testing
EDUCATION
Langston University, Tulsa, Ok
Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling
Jan. 2020-Present
Langston University, Tulsa, Ok
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Liberal Arts Aug 2013 –May 2016
Tulsa Community College
Associates of Arts Degree
Aug 2015- May 2018
Compton Community College, Compton, CA
Associates of Arts Degree
Aug 1997 - June 2000
Joliet School of Practical Nursing, Joliet, IL
Licensed Practical Nursing Degree
June 1985
HONORS/CERTIFICATIONS
Compton Community College
Graduated with Honors
Langston University
Graduated with Honors
Paraprofessional Training and Certification – 2008
MANDT Training – 2008
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Tulsa, OK
Youth Leader, Sunday school and Bible Study Teacher
Choir Director
Feed the Homeless, Tulsa, OK
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher
Leadership/Organization/Teamwork/Communication/Problem Solving
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