Caitlin Zahlis
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Credentials
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) #104823
Board Of Behavioral SciencesOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Pupil Personnel Services Credential - Child Welfare and Attendance
State of California Comission on Teacher CredentialingJun, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Social Work
State of California Commission on Teacher CredentialingJun, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Clearance
California Commission on Teacher CredentialingMay, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Substitute Teaching Permit
California Commission on Teacher CredentialingDec, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Mending Matters
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Programs and Development Manager
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Aug 2018 - Present
Programs & Development Manager (2021-present) * Manages organization’s Rapid Student-Centered Development Model and menu of services * Manages program development and evaluation * Builds and maintains community and school partnerships * Writes grant proposals and creates impact reports * Creates marketing materials Programs Coordinator (2020-2021) * Developed a school-wide, youth-informed needs assessment * Developed and administered impact measures with student advisors using qualitative analysis * Conceptualized and maintained menu of programs and services * Developed service provision model and program practice model/principles Mental Health Therapist (2018-2020) In-Person and Telehealth, Youth Aged 14-18 years-old * Lead facilitator of district-level, restorative alternative-to-suspension program for adolescents in possession of, distributing, or under the influence of controlled substances at school * Facilitated school-based alternative to suspension programs that support students with respectful relations, academic honesty, and attendance * Co-developed and facilitated grade-level social emotional learning curriculum * Co-facilitated grade-level suicide prevention program * Provided individual and group therapy, case management, family engagement, and crisis intervention services to youth in schools Show less
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San Diego State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant - School of Social Work
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Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
Research assistant to Dr. Lianne Urada and grant proposal writer. Focus of research: Commercialization and Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) and child sexual abuse prevention. Research assistant to Dr. Lianne Urada and grant proposal writer. Focus of research: Commercialization and Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) and child sexual abuse prevention.
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Escondido Union School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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School Social Work Intern
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
- Led grade-level PBIS assemblies and participated in PBIS staff meetings. - Created campus mindfulness room and led morning mindfulness activities. - Organized weekly Running Club for students and families. - Provided students with the opportunity to create art and for creative play during recess. - Developed a ZONES social-emotional curriculum for teachers to implement in their classrooms. - Coordinated student leadership program. - Conducted individual counseling. - Conducted risk and threat assessments. - Case management: legal, housing, and mental health services. Show less
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La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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School Social Work / Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Intern
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2017
Provided individual and group therapy to elementary and middle school students in Special Education who have significant social, emotional and/or behavioral needs. Attended IEP meetings and provided family counseling services. Provided individual and group therapy to elementary and middle school students in Special Education who have significant social, emotional and/or behavioral needs. Attended IEP meetings and provided family counseling services.
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Fresno County Board of Education
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Clovis, CA
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Substitute Teacher
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Dec 2015 - Jun 2016
Clovis Unified School District Substitute Teacher for grades K-12 and Resource Specialist Programs (RSP). Clovis Unified School District Substitute Teacher for grades K-12 and Resource Specialist Programs (RSP).
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UC San Diego
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
Experimenter for imitation study involving typically developing children and children with Autism (20-24 months old). Assisted in data collection and analysis using behavioral and ERP measures for social motivation study involving toddlers (3-4 years old). Coded behavioral data for cross-cultural study (Bolivia and United States) and carried out office protocol. Experimenter for imitation study involving typically developing children and children with Autism (20-24 months old). Assisted in data collection and analysis using behavioral and ERP measures for social motivation study involving toddlers (3-4 years old). Coded behavioral data for cross-cultural study (Bolivia and United States) and carried out office protocol.
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UC San Diego PACE Program
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Undergraduate Instructor's Assistant (UGIA)
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Mar 2014 - Jun 2014
Course: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology. Led review sessions for 200 students, held office hours and assisted with proctoring examinations and grading. Course: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology. Led review sessions for 200 students, held office hours and assisted with proctoring examinations and grading.
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UC San Diego
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Academic Tutor (Teaching Apprentice)
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Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
Provided guidance and feedback for student work. Led weekly literature discussions and writing workshops. Provided guidance and feedback for student work. Led weekly literature discussions and writing workshops.
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Active Agenda
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interface Designer
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Jan 2010 - Sep 2012
Customized the user interface of the web based software to reflect client color and branding schemes (e.g. Raiffeisen Bank, National Safety Council, Red Crescent Society). Customized the user interface of the web based software to reflect client color and branding schemes (e.g. Raiffeisen Bank, National Safety Council, Red Crescent Society).
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Commissioned Artist
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Jan 2009 - Feb 2012
Freehanded home murals. Personally commissioned watercolor prints and lithographs. Freehanded home murals. Personally commissioned watercolor prints and lithographs.
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Education
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2011 - 2015
UC San Diego
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology -
2016 - 2018
San Diego State University
Master’s Degree, Social Work
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