Luis Rizo
Miami, Florida 33174
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Summary of Qualifications Altruistic Professional with 6 years of experience working with adults, children, and adolescents in a mental health facilities.
Strong oral communications skills including ability to listen to and interact with a diverse group of people.
Demonstrated skills in various computer software programs and fluency in using standard office software packages (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Visual Basic and Outlook), Grade book, Computer Projector Device, and Smart Board .
Committed to creating a work atmosphere that is stimulating and encouraging to clients & peers.
Always motivated to making a positive impact in clients lives.
Experience working with forensic adults & adolescents population.
Experience
Work History Case Manager
Fellowship House 08/2011-10/2011
Billing Medicaid for linking mental health clients to different services.
Social Science Teacher
Brownsville Middle School, Miami, Florida 08/2006 – 12/2008
Madison Middle School, Miami, Florida 01/2009 – 06/2009
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Behavioral Health Technician
Miami Children’s Hospital, Miami, Florida 04/2003 – 02/2006
Assess and treat individuals with mental / emotional problems.
Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, and confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental / physical condition of client / patient.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
Judo Instructor
Florida International University, Urban Education Center, Miami, Florida 09/2004 – 01/2005
Adjunct Judo Instructor
Florida International University, Department of Education, Miami, Florida 08/2002 – 04/2003
Taught Judo and self defense groups / individuals. Curriculum covered the history of Judo and Japanese vocabulary
Goal was to make sure students were safe and were learning at all time.
Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation.
Behavioral Health Technician
StarMed Staffing, Miami, Florida 05/2001 – 11/2003
Assess and treat individuals with mental / emotional problems.
Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, and confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of client or patient.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
Education
Florida International University, Miami, Florida Secretary
Bachelor degree of Arts in Psychology, 2005
Internship at Academy for Community Education: Assistant Group Counselor & One on One Counselor for anger management.
Temporary Certification in Social Studies (Grades 6-12) 08/2010 – 08/2013