Experience

Lansing School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Principal

  • Aug 2016 - Present

• Mentoring Coordinator and Support Specialist

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  link students to community resources that enhance and/or develop work readiness skillsprovide students with academic resources, including tutors and mentors to assist in academic achievement.

• Guidance Counselor

  • Sep 2014 - Jan 2015

  Providing academic resources to students including tutors, mentors and community resources. I also provide academic and behavioral intervention plans for students who may benefit from them. I provide followup for students and staff who have plans in place.



Assessment and Relationshp Center

• East Lansing

• Mental Health Therapist

  • Nov 2014 - Present

  Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients'​ treatment. Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts. Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships. Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests. Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge. Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports. Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans. Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary ct as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients'​ status. Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients or patients. Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs on clients'​ progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives. Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy. Meet with families, probation officers, police, or other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process. Monitor clients' use of medications. Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.. Show less



Consumer Services Taylor Life Center

• Flint, Michigan

• Mental Health Therapist

  • Aug 2013 - Sep 2014

  Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients'​ treatment. Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts. Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships. Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests. Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge. Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports. Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans. Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary ct as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients'​ status. Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients or patients. Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs on clients'​ progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives. Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy. Meet with families, probation officers, police, or other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process. Monitor clients' use of medications. Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies. Show less



Lansing School District

• Secretary

  • Jan 2000 - Aug 2013

  Data entry, record keeping, customer service

• Secretary

  • 2000 - Aug 2013

  As a Secretary for the Lansing School District I addressed student, staff, and community stakeholder concerns. My job duties also included: filing, record keeping, accounts receivable, and data entry. The bulk of my responsibility includes processing facility use requests and composing contracts for those requests.

• HOPE Scholar coordinator

  • Oct 2009 - Jun 2010

  As I H.O.P.E Scholar Coordinator I assisted students with completing college admission applications as well as federal student aid applications. Case management was also apart of the job duties. I ensured each H.O.P.E scholar continued to meet the criteria of the program by tracking grades and attendance. I met with students on an as needed basis and developed a plan to ensure their continued eligibility as a H.O.P.E Scholar.



Battle Creek Public Schools

• Intern

  • 2012 - 2013

  As an intern I was responsible for scheduling classes for students. I also assisted students who were not demonstrating academic success by developing academic plans based on the student's goals along with the school's mission. I also counseled students who were having social-emotional issues and assisted them in developing coping and conflict resolution skills. I collaborated with the local police department, school staff, parents, students as well as Child Protective Services, and other community agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of students. I assisted in crisis intervention. Show less