Department Manager: Forensic Psychology, Public Health and Health Services Administration Programs

• Aug 2019 - Present

• Manage multiple departments including, Forensic Psychology, Public Health and Health Services Administration, assisting with various tasks and duties involving faculty, students and administrative responsibilities • Maintain student academic schedules and trackers and address student concerns to ensure a positive and an effective academic environment • Assist both adjunct and full-time faculty with course scheduling, course materials and new course developments • Supervise Graduate Assistants, Teaching Assistants and Federal Work Study students providing them with tasks and duties, as well as resources to effectively work within their positions • Oversee the department and student budgets, adjunct contracts and submits requisitions and invoices Show less

Freelance Writer

• Jan 2015 - Present

• Research, write and edit original content on topics related to mental health, public health and psychology • Perform extensive research, including peer-reviewed journal articles; conduct high quality interviewing, reporting and fact checking; determine and develop appropriate tone; collect data requested by editors; pitch story ideas • Communicate effectively and consistently with editors and other staff via e-mail and over the phone • Meet all deadlines in a timely manner • Research, write and edit original content on topics related to mental health, public health and psychology • Perform extensive research, including peer-reviewed journal articles; conduct high quality interviewing, reporting and fact checking; determine and develop appropriate tone; collect data requested by editors; pitch story ideas • Communicate effectively and consistently with editors and other staff via e-mail and over the phone • Meet all deadlines in a timely manner

Freelance Writer

• Sep 2015 - Oct 2020

• Research, write and edit original content on personal development, psychology, mental health, optimal living, nutrition, and general health and wellness. • Perform extensive research • Communicate effectively and consistently with editors • Meet all deadlines in a timely manner • Research, write and edit original content on personal development, psychology, mental health, optimal living, nutrition, and general health and wellness. • Perform extensive research • Communicate effectively and consistently with editors • Meet all deadlines in a timely manner

Contributing Writer

• May 2015 - 2020

Substitute Teacher

• Mar 2016 - May 2018

• Worked with a diversity of elementary and occasionally middle school students, providing them with academic support, enhance social/ emotional well-being, and encourage positive behaviors • Implemented lesson plans while fostering positive learning environment for students • Developed strong rapport with students in addition to faculty and staff • Wrote report at end of day to inform teacher of observations regarding student academics, behavior and general development • Worked with a diversity of elementary and occasionally middle school students, providing them with academic support, enhance social/ emotional well-being, and encourage positive behaviors • Implemented lesson plans while fostering positive learning environment for students • Developed strong rapport with students in addition to faculty and staff • Wrote report at end of day to inform teacher of observations regarding student academics, behavior and general development

Content Writer

• Dec 2014 - Jan 2016

Contribute articles on mental health, psychology, and general well being. Contribute articles on mental health, psychology, and general well being.

Health and Wellness Blogger

• Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

• Created and edited compelling content on topics related to psychology, mental health, personal development,relationships, health and wellness, etc. • Performed extensive research prior to developing content • Shared content and marketed online publication via social media outlets such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn • Created and edited compelling content on topics related to psychology, mental health, personal development,relationships, health and wellness, etc. • Performed extensive research prior to developing content • Shared content and marketed online publication via social media outlets such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn

After-School Childcare Instructor

• Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

Created and implemented activities such as crafts, games, and educational play for children ages K-5 in the after school program Created and implemented activities such as crafts, games, and educational play for children ages K-5 in the after school program

Teaching Assistant, Reading Interventionist

• Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

• Assisted in classroom of 18 first graders as well as worked to improve reading skills of first, fourth & fifth graders • Worked closely with children one-on-one who needed assistance in coping with emotional & behavioral challenges • Implemented strategies for students to better adapt to the school environment • Provided reading support to improve students’ reading and comprehension skills • Implemented curriculum which focused on improving students' decoding, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension skills. • Tested students every few weeks and reported progress to teachers and the principal. • Participated in staff meetings and collaborated with staff members to implement behavior, cognitive and academic support • Supervised students to assure safety in cafeteria and playground setting • Created bulletin boards, made copies and met all other necessary demands Show less