Experience

Somers High School
• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Long Term Substitute Teacher, Math Intervention, Algebra

  • Oct 2019 - Present


Western Massachusetts Recovery and Wellness Center

• Case Manager

  • Jul 2017 - Oct 2019

  Empowering adults recovering from substance use disorders and mental health diagnoses to successfully re-enter the community after incarceration. Assistance is offered with addiction recovery, mental health supports, sustainable employment and housing. Residents receive support with basic life skills including healthy family relationships, self care, self advocacy and financial independence. Compliance with Parole, Probation and other legal requirements are monitored to prevent future… Show more Empowering adults recovering from substance use disorders and mental health diagnoses to successfully re-enter the community after incarceration. Assistance is offered with addiction recovery, mental health supports, sustainable employment and housing. Residents receive support with basic life skills including healthy family relationships, self care, self advocacy and financial independence. Compliance with Parole, Probation and other legal requirements are monitored to prevent future involvement with the criminal justice system. Show less Empowering adults recovering from substance use disorders and mental health diagnoses to successfully re-enter the community after incarceration. Assistance is offered with addiction recovery, mental health supports, sustainable employment and housing. Residents receive support with basic life skills including healthy family relationships, self care, self advocacy and financial independence. Compliance with Parole, Probation and other legal requirements are monitored to prevent future… Show more Empowering adults recovering from substance use disorders and mental health diagnoses to successfully re-enter the community after incarceration. Assistance is offered with addiction recovery, mental health supports, sustainable employment and housing. Residents receive support with basic life skills including healthy family relationships, self care, self advocacy and financial independence. Compliance with Parole, Probation and other legal requirements are monitored to prevent future involvement with the criminal justice system. Show less



Trinity Health Of New England

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Substance Abuse Counselor

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Facilitated Medication Assisted Treatment for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorders Provided Dynamic Counseling including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Mindfulness techniques and trauma informed care Clients were empowered to set Goals and take ownership of Treatment Planning Psycho education classes and Process Groups were offered based on patient need Medication Safety, Overdose Prevention, and HIV/HepC/STI Prevention were taught regularly Facilitated Medication Assisted Treatment for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorders Provided Dynamic Counseling including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Mindfulness techniques and trauma informed care Clients were empowered to set Goals and take ownership of Treatment Planning Psycho education classes and Process Groups were offered based on patient need Medication Safety, Overdose Prevention, and HIV/HepC/STI Prevention were taught regularly



Habit OPCO, Inc.

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Substance Abuse Counselor

  • May 2016 - Dec 2016

  Worked primarily with new patients detoxing off of opiates and transitioning to methadone Supported patients' behavioral self management while going through this difficult transition Carried out intakes and biopsychosocial assessments Facilitated an anxiety management group Initiated an advanced recovery group for those with long term abstinence from substances Started a mutual support group for those with severe physical disabilities Worked primarily with new patients detoxing off of opiates and transitioning to methadone Supported patients' behavioral self management while going through this difficult transition Carried out intakes and biopsychosocial assessments Facilitated an anxiety management group Initiated an advanced recovery group for those with long term abstinence from substances Started a mutual support group for those with severe physical disabilities



Western MA Correctional Addiction Center

• Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselor Intern

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  • Individual Counseling • Assessment of Mental Health Needs • Group Therapy and Psychoeducation • Development of Goals/Treatment Plan • Relapse Prevention • Identification of Strengths/Resources • Support Service Coordination • Individual Counseling • Assessment of Mental Health Needs • Group Therapy and Psychoeducation • Development of Goals/Treatment Plan • Relapse Prevention • Identification of Strengths/Resources • Support Service Coordination



Somers Board of Education

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Long Term Substitute Teacher

  • 2011 - Dec 2015

  Long Term Substitute as a Math Interventionist Classroom instruction at the High School, Middle School and Elementary School Served primarily in High School science and math classes Substituted in special education and provided one on one support of students Ensured classroom compliance with all fire, safety and lockdown procedures Long Term Substitute as a Math Interventionist Classroom instruction at the High School, Middle School and Elementary School Served primarily in High School science and math classes Substituted in special education and provided one on one support of students Ensured classroom compliance with all fire, safety and lockdown procedures



Superior Court for Juvenile Matters

• Court Appointed Special Advocate

  • 2001 - 2010

  Served as Guardian ad Litem for children in child protection cases Independently investigated cases through home visits and interviews with therapists, teachers, social workers, doctors and foster parents Presented findings to the Court via written reports and oral testimony Recommended action in the best interest of the children regarding placement, social services, treatment and education Served as Guardian ad Litem for children in child protection cases Independently investigated cases through home visits and interviews with therapists, teachers, social workers, doctors and foster parents Presented findings to the Court via written reports and oral testimony Recommended action in the best interest of the children regarding placement, social services, treatment and education



Children in Placement

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Coordinator

  • 2000 - 2002

  Recruited and trained volunteers to become Guardians ad Litem Performed community outreach and made presentations for recruitment Coordinated volunteers and provided ongoing education and training Supervised all court cases assigned to volunteers Recruited and trained volunteers to become Guardians ad Litem Performed community outreach and made presentations for recruitment Coordinated volunteers and provided ongoing education and training Supervised all court cases assigned to volunteers



Monsanto Chemical Company

• Research and Development

  • 1988 - 1998

  Development of heat reflecting polymer/glass laminates for automotive and architectural applications Development of heat reflecting polymer/glass laminates for automotive and architectural applications