School Based Therapist

• Sep 2020 - Present

Practicum Therapist

• Aug 2019 - May 2020

• Provide in-home, individual and family counseling to children, adolescents, and families • Utilize play therapy to help kids explore their world, relationships, and experiences in order to foster positive change • Work with parents through psychoeducation and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) • Write diagnostic assessments, assist in client intakes and maintain progress notes • Observe therapy sessions with supervisor and collaborate on developing therapeutic interventions • Write blogs for parents on key aspects of therapy and child development • Work on mental health awareness and stigma reduction projects Show less

Assistant Teacher

• Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

• Lead activities to promote preschool children’s physical, emotional, social, and educational development • Collaborate with lead teachers to monitor and evaluate children’s social, emotional, and educational development • Develop and maintain rapport with children and parents • Lead activities to promote preschool children’s physical, emotional, social, and educational development • Collaborate with lead teachers to monitor and evaluate children’s social, emotional, and educational development • Develop and maintain rapport with children and parents

Senior Research Assistant

• Jun 2016 - Jul 2019

• Continue preforming duties from Research Assistant level• Develop and implement Gantt charts to manage project schedules and deliverables• Develop systems for tracking and managing data collection, data summaries, and project workflow• Develop and maintain client relationships across multiple projects• Manage project website and accompanying large data base• Track budget for $90,000 project

Research Assistant

• Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

• Developed, implemented, and analyzed a variety of data sources including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and administrative sources• Wrote reports and briefs to inform public policy and key stakeholders • Communicated research findings through graphs, tables, and infographics during internal and external presentations • Assisted in hiring, orientation, and training of field staff• Coordinated data fielding efforts and managed team of data collection staff

Arts Director for Wellness Lounge

• Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

• Worked with fellow directors to create an intentional space on campus for relaxation, reflection, and holistic health and wellness• Combined positive psychology and art to create events designed to reduce stress and promote well-being

Mentored Advanced Project

• Jun 2013 - May 2014

• Assessed predictive validity of adult and juvenile sexual offender recidivism risk assessment tools• Worked with a large data set, advanced statistical analysis, and SPSS

Mental Health Intern

• Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

• Conducted literature reviews on environmental psychology to propose designs for the local mental health center • Analyzed the results of a Community Health Needs Assessment, proposed interventions to address community needs, and presented results while facilitating a town hall meeting • Researched best therapy practice methods for the development of the mental health center • Conducted literature reviews on environmental psychology to propose designs for the local mental health center • Analyzed the results of a Community Health Needs Assessment, proposed interventions to address community needs, and presented results while facilitating a town hall meeting • Researched best therapy practice methods for the development of the mental health center

Intern for Day Treatment Program

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

• Provided behavioral and play therapy as an assistant teacher in a preschool classroom for children with mental health issues • Consulted with licensed therapists to implement treatment plans • Provided behavioral and play therapy as an assistant teacher in a preschool classroom for children with mental health issues • Consulted with licensed therapists to implement treatment plans

Personal Care Assistant

• Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

• Cared for a child with behavioral issues which included feeding, hygiene and personal play interactions • Assisted an adult with physical limitations in her home which included assistance with household chores • Cared for a child with behavioral issues which included feeding, hygiene and personal play interactions • Assisted an adult with physical limitations in her home which included assistance with household chores