2021 Dole Caregiver Fellow (MI)

• Jul 2021 - Present

(Non-paid fellowship) Representing and advocating for America’s 5.5 million military caregivers. Providing outreach and support for military caregivers in Michigan by attending community events, meeting with state representatives and community leaders, connecting caregivers to much needed resources, connecting with local community resource providers who are beneficial to caregiving needs and military family needs. (Non-paid fellowship) Representing and advocating for America’s 5.5 million military caregivers. Providing outreach and support for military caregivers in Michigan by attending community events, meeting with state representatives and community leaders, connecting caregivers to much needed resources, connecting with local community resource providers who are beneficial to caregiving needs and military family needs.

Care Coach

• Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

Behavioral Care Counselor

• Feb 2022 - Nov 2022

Provided care management to caseload of over 200 clients with various diagnoses ranging from ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, insomnia etc. Care management includes but not limited to monthly 1:1 sessions, medication management in conjunction with medical prescriber, providing resources and support relevant to care needs and session focus, 24/7 access to care team Provided care management to caseload of over 200 clients with various diagnoses ranging from ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, insomnia etc. Care management includes but not limited to monthly 1:1 sessions, medication management in conjunction with medical prescriber, providing resources and support relevant to care needs and session focus, 24/7 access to care team

Caregiving.com Champion

• Sep 2021 - Oct 2022

Representing unpaid family caregivers my local community. Sharing my caregiver story at local events and/or on Caregiving.com. Coordinating resources for family caregivers in Detroit MI for Caregiving.com. Attending local Caregiving.com events and networking meetings for caregivers and resource partners. Finding and referring other caregivers to Caregiving.com. Representing unpaid family caregivers my local community. Sharing my caregiver story at local events and/or on Caregiving.com. Coordinating resources for family caregivers in Detroit MI for Caregiving.com. Attending local Caregiving.com events and networking meetings for caregivers and resource partners. Finding and referring other caregivers to Caregiving.com.

Special Education Teacher

• Oct 2019 - Jun 2022

High school special education teacher (substitute contract, certified level responsibilities). Providing support to students in grades 9-10, occasionally 11-12, in science and math subjects; proctoring state mandated exams; writing IEPs and holding IEP meetings with students and their families; providing extra support for students as needed; attending continuing education training monthly High school special education teacher (substitute contract, certified level responsibilities). Providing support to students in grades 9-10, occasionally 11-12, in science and math subjects; proctoring state mandated exams; writing IEPs and holding IEP meetings with students and their families; providing extra support for students as needed; attending continuing education training monthly

2020 CARE Fellow

• Aug 2020 - Feb 2022

Piper STEM Fellow-Summer Enrichment DPSCD

• Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

Summer school teacher with the Piper STEM fellowship program, teaching Detroit Public Schools elementary & middle school students coding and programming with Piper Maker kits Summer school teacher with the Piper STEM fellowship program, teaching Detroit Public Schools elementary & middle school students coding and programming with Piper Maker kits

Behavior Specialist

• Feb 2019 - Sep 2019

Behavioral Consultant

• Nov 2016 - Aug 2018

Behavior consultant at University Pediatricians Autism Center

Practicum Student

• May 2016 - May 2017

Practicum student at the University Pediatricians Autism Center

ABA Technician

• Aug 2016 - Oct 2016

Registered behavior technician providing ABA services to autism consumers. Registered behavior technician providing ABA services to autism consumers.

Registered Behavior Technician

• May 2016 - Oct 2016

In home therapist for autism consumers in the Metro Detroit area In home therapist for autism consumers in the Metro Detroit area

Student Researcher

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

Student researcher/assistant at the Center for Urban Studies on a youth and child development project Student researcher/assistant at the Center for Urban Studies on a youth and child development project

Behavior Technician

• Aug 2013 - May 2016

My responsibilities include providing 1:1 direct line therapy to children on the autism spectrum. I currently serve as the case manager for 2 clients and hold responsibility for creating, updating, and managing their curriculum book using ACE and their individual treatment plan which is created by my supervising BCBA. I also maintain weekly contact with my clients parents via email regarding their child's progress. I implement Discrete Trial Training, administer the ABLLS assessments, etc

Summer Fun Program Assistant

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

Assistant for Upper Elementary summer program classroom. Implemented activities and curriculum for children/teens with ASD. Provided 1:1 support for children/teens with ASD. Managed behavior and implemented behavior plans as directed. Performed data collection for students with behavior plans. Provided guidance with activities and curriculum that foster social skills development and academic growth. Maintained daily written progress notes. Helped with activities of daily living as necessary. Performed other duties as assigned for the good of the consumers, the program, the department, and the agency. Show less

Local Store Marketing Coordinator

• Jul 2012 - May 2013

Served as an in-store hostess and marketing coordinator. Served as an ambassador to the local community. Established relationships with customers and local organizations. Created monthly in-store calendars filled with activities, promotions, and events for the Grosse Pointe & Detroit communities. Promoted the presence of the restaurant by attending ECS sponsored events. Organized and implemented fundraisers, birthday parties, and various events. Decorated store during holiday seasons. Refreshed new product promotions within and outside of store. Offered free product tastes to customers and additional services. Show less

Academic Coach

• Mar 2011 - Sep 2012

Tutored students in grades K-12. Provided students with activities and worksheets that allowed them to master their study skills, as well as increase their learning retention rates in reading and math. Administered program entrance and exit assessments. Tailored each session to suit the needs of the student, their learning levels, and school tasks. Helped students with homework. Assisted high school students with standardized test preparation. Prepared learning progress reports and spreadsheets, as well as various other administrative duties. Show less

Housekeeper

• Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

Nationally selected among thousands of students from over 200 colleges and universities to participate in the Walt Disney World College and International Program. Trained in daily resort and room operations, including proper cleaning techniques for the guest rooms and villas; workplace safety and machine handling techniques; hazardous material handling; and guest relations. Worked independently and also assisted fellow housekeepers often. Nationally selected among thousands of students from over 200 colleges and universities to participate in the Walt Disney World College and International Program. Trained in daily resort and room operations, including proper cleaning techniques for the guest rooms and villas; workplace safety and machine handling techniques; hazardous material handling; and guest relations. Worked independently and also assisted fellow housekeepers often.