Mental Health High School
Resume:
Kathleen Fleming, PhD, EdD
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Qualifications Summary
Professional doctoral educator in International Multicultural Education. Expertise in pedagogy practices and policies in education. Experienced as an advisor and educational liaison for academic and career goals for youth and young adults. In addition, experience as a coordinator, advisor, and host for high school international students globally. Culturally responsive to diverse student populations. Extensive counseling experience and certification in the field of education and business management. Extensive business management and administrative experience in managing policies and procedures, programs and special projects. Academic facilitator and educator of cultural issues. Background experience in college readiness and preparedness for high school students. Education in consulting/research, SEL teaching curriculum, grant-writing, fundraising, book publications, allied with mental health/social services, and experience serving the LGBQT community, and special education ASD population.
Education:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – International Multicultural Education University of San Francisco
Master of Science (MSc) – Social Clinical Psychology New College of California
Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Sociology San Francisco State University
Business Management Certification New College of California
Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT Board of Behavioral Science, License Pending
Professional Experience:
SPG EDUCATION AND THERAPY
MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST/THERAPIST
August-2020 – SEPT-2024
As a professional mental health specialist, educator and consultant, supported the administrators and faulty in addressing daily issues related to students from TK through 12th grade in general and special education school-based programs. Addressed issues related to attendance, disciplinary actions, academics, parents’ concerns, and CPS reporting. Implemented and provided a Social and Emotional Learning curriculum (SEL) for students’ personal growth and development. In addition, crisis intervention and case management provided to support students. Consulted with parents to address their concerns related to services and resources to meet the needs of their children in the school environment and community. Participated in IEPs, SSTs, and 504s, and met with parents for conferences regarding student issues. Conducted suicide risk assessments with referrals for students to receive mental health support services as needed. Provided consultation daily to teachers and administrative staff regarding issues related to student crisis situations. Provided mental health services to a culturally diverse population of students. In addition, participated in weekly team meetings to discuss case management issues related to students academics, mental health, and consulted with administrative and faculty related to school community issues. Facilitated individual and group therapy on a daily basis with students of all grade levels.
CREATIVE ARTS Charter School
School Social worker/Administrative Team
August - 2020 – June-2022
School social worker, Therapist and Co-Facilitator responsibilities to support and provide consultation to the school administrative team, faculty, and parents in a chartered school for K-8 grade students. Provided SEL curriculum and resources, and services within the community to support students’ academic and mental health needs. Provided consultation and support to the administrative team, teachers, and support staff to address disciplinary actions, crisis situations, academic, and parent issues of concern. Actively participated in IEPs, SSTs, 504s, and parent conferences. Provided classroom observations and parents’ support groups. Provided facilitation of parents and student process groups with Restorative Justice Circle meetings. Provided individual counseling and group therapy for students on a weekly basis. Co-Facilitator of parent Unity groups. In addition, encouraged parent involvement in school activities and student affairs. Provided telehealth counseling services and communication via virtual with school officials, teachers, students, and parents. Provided case management for student support services in collaboration with community mental health and medical agencies and provided support services and resources for families in the community to address family needs. Performed additional duties to support administrative team, such as, supervision of students during school activities and events on school campus
Sunset Youth Services
Consultant – Volunteer
2018 – 2019
Consultant on a volunteer as needed basis, to provide services and resources to families, primarily young adult single mothers with children. Supported the families with housing needs, crisis intervention, and collaborative services with community resources to meet the needs of the families. In addition, provided individual counseling, crisis intervention, and case management.
Oakes Children’s Center
School Clinician
2017 - 2018
Provided mental health services to elementary and middle school children in school-based programs in special and general education programs. Provided mental health services to children with emotional disturbance, ADHD, Autism, and substance abuse issues. Provided weekly individual and group therapy sessions and provided family therapy as required. In addition, conducted intakes, mental health assessments, treatment plans, and resources and support services for children and their families. Worked in liaison with school psychologist to provide diagnoses, mental health assessment reports, academic needs, and progress of children. Addressed crisis situations with interventions as needed. Participated in IEPs with the SOAR special education and general education teaching staff.
Baker Places
On-Call Social Worker
2017 – 2021
Provide mental health services to the chronically mentally ill and substance abuse/dually diagnosed client population in several residential programs. Support clients with sobriety and recovery issues. Provide support and counseling for clients suffering from psychotic and other mental disorders, such as co-occurring, dual diagnosis, Major Depression, and PTSD. Address crisis situations and provide interventions, assist with 5150 holds, and dispense psychotropic medications. Provide individual and group therapy. Work with homeless population in need of permanent housing.
ASPIRANET/Excel Readiness Center
San Mateo, CA
Management Team/Social Worker
2007 to 2/2014
Served as part of a senior-level manager in liaison with county agencies to oversee comprehensive services in close conjunction with the Department of Human Services, Department of Juvenile Probation, and school and college districts in the community to advocate and address the academic needs of youth. Additionally, functioned as a highly effective liaison with high school and college institutions to prepare youth and young adults pursuing higher education and independent living. As part of management, it provided administrative services in compliance with Community Care Licensing to maintain a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for the youth and young adults in our care. In addition, a fundraiser to obtain funds to meet the daily needs of youth. As a social worker in a residential shelter group home facility helped challenged and traumatized youth with counseling and mental health services to address childhood and family dynamic issues. Met with parents, family members extended, and foster parents to support and provide resources for the academic needs of the youth. Consulted with teachers, school therapists, tutors, and school psychologists, in special education programs, regular education, and concurrent school programs for graduating youth and young adults in transition into higher education and emancipation. In collaboration with community agencies for resources and program services to meet the needs of youth and young adults. Also, a liaison with the San Mateo County Educational Liaison workers to address.
issues of concern regarding behavior, academic status, and other issues of concern regarding the educational needs of the youth and young adults pursuing higher education career goals.
Cultural Homestay International
Academic Coordinator -2010-2012
On a part-time basis provided academic support and resources to foreign students in the United States to attend high school and experience the academic educational school system in the United States, and to experience the American way of life in living with American host families, to gain better relationships with foreign students and their cultural values in their country. Provided student recruitment, orientation of students, networking with host families, counseling as well as academic advice and support in liaison with the students and high school administrative and counseling staff. In addition, crisis situations addressed with host families and international students as needed.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS)
Social Worker – DHS Department of Children and Family Services, 2000-2005
Provided client services including educational support in a school environment for at risk youth and in the foster care system, health services, drug/alcohol treatment, parenting classes, domestic violence counseling, and other support services to stabilize the family unit and meet court requirements in the best interest of the children and youth. Also served in Sexual Abuse unit – crisis intervention, referrals for individual and family therapy, coordination with schools, and meticulous reporting.
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM & DRUG TREATMENT
School Educational Workshop Coordinator – Youth Aware Program, 19997-1998
Facilitated school educational workshops on prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug addiction for school age children throughout San Francisco Unified School District. Conducted weekly workshops for multiple school programs, and provided individual counseling sessions, and implementation of workshop materials.
Additional Experience (Concurrent with other positions):
EDUCATIONAL:
San Francisco Unified School District
School social worker in the Child Development Center provided mental health services to ten plus elementary and preschools. Provided play therapy to at risk preschool and elementary children. Provided parent conferences, classroom observations, teacher consultations, crisis interventions. In addition, facilitated play therapy with children and provided home visits.
San Francisco Unified School District, Bayview Hunter's Point Mental Health Foundation
Coordinator School Social Worker, and Child Advocate for mental health programs: early intervention and related counseling services at 3-12 school sites. Coordinated collaboration of school-based mental health services, agencies, and supervised staff with Primary Intervention Program, and served as consultant to teachers, administrative staff, and parents for assessments, treatment, and crisis intervention with children and their families in the homes and schools. Also, participated in fundraising events with the Mayor's Office for Children, Youth, and their Families.
Corporate Experience: Bank of America and UC Medical Center – provided research, budgeting, timekeeping, office management, and administrative responsibilities in several departments within both organizations.
Swords to Plowshares- Homeless Veterans – Mental Health Therapist.
CalWORKs – DHS -TANF – Families -Back-to-Workforce-Therapist for recipients in program.
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