Counseling
Resume:
KEISHA J. TANNER, M.A.
McDonough, GA 30253
*********@*****.***
EDUCATION
•M.A. in Professional Counseling, Argosy University, Atlanta, Georgia, 2009.
•B.B.A. in Marketing, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, 1999
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Theories of Counseling Abnormal Psychology Human Growth and Development
Group Counseling Counseling Skills Appraisal and Assessment
Career and Lifestyle Development Research and Program Evaluation
Personality Theory and Individual Counseling Social and Cultural Diversity
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Clayton State University Counseling and Psychological Services September 2008-July 2009
Morrow, Georgia
Position: Graduate Counseling Intern
Supervisor: Shiraz Karaa, LPC, NCC
Responsibilities: Provided individual, group, and couples counseling to students; presented outreach and prevention workshops to the university community; participated in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings; actively participated in university health fairs and conducted screenings for depression, anxiety, stress, substance abuse and eating disorders.
A Friend’s House March 2007-March 2008
McDonough, Georgia
Position: Group Leader
Supervisor: Sandra Gravely
Responsibilities: Created a safe and nurturing environment for abused and neglected children; oversaw activities which included cultural enrichment, daily living skills, personal hygiene, and social skills; earned the confidence of troubled young people through my listening skills, non-judgmental attitude, and willingness to spend time with them one-on-one; assisted children in developing behavioral skills while involving them in activities that promoted their academic, physical, and social development; ensured client’s adhered to their medication schedules; documented clinical notes.
Metro-Atlanta Public School Systems August 2004-May 2008
Fulton, Henry, and Clayton County
Position: Substitute Teacher
Supervisors: Various
Responsibilities: For children aged Pre-Kindergarten-12th grade, provided academic instruction based on daily lesson plans; worked with Physically, Developmentally, Learning, and Behavior Disabled students; learned to relate to and teach mentally challenged and socially underdeveloped students; provided daily living care for Mentally Retarded students.
Georgia State University September 2001-March 2002
Atlanta, Georgia
Position: Senior Secretary
Supervisor: Martha Fowler, LPC, NCC
Responsibilities: Worked closely with the Department of Disability Services to assist students in receiving testing and classroom accommodations, books on tape, and advocacy services; maintained student files in electronic database; assisted in preparing yearly grant needed to fund the department; supervised and trained student assistants; served as the liaison between the students and department staff; performed general administrative and clerical duties; served as the department’s Student Assistant during my entire undergraduate program from 1996-1999.
Other Experience: Worked as an office assistant for a physical therapist and enhanced my time management and customer service skills; worked various independent contract jobs which required me to be proactive and take initiative, in addition to strengthening my time management and organizational skills.
Outreach and Prevention Workshop Topics
Test Anxiety Stress Management Career Interpretation for MBTI and SII
Cultural Diversity Active Minds Building Healthy Relationships
Professional Development
Veteran Administration Suicide Prevention and Referral October 2008
Attended a one day workshop which discussed potential problems facing the student veteran population and services offered by the veteran administration aimed at minimizing these problems.
Mindset Safety Management Training Workshop February 2008
Attended a two day workshop where I learned how to verbally deescalate potentially dangerous situations, as well as physically restrain individuals when necessary.
Memberships & Affiliations
• Member, Atlanta Group Psychotherapy Society 2008-Present
• Member, LPCASO 2009
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