Experience

NAMI Texas
• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Program Director

  • May 2022 - Present

CDC Foundation
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee
• COVID 19 Contact Tracer

  • Feb 2022 - May 2022


Austin Public Health

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• COVID 19 Patient Representative

  • Oct 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Interview and gather information to assist patients with obtaining services • Coordinate necessary medical services for patients • Distribute gift card incentives to qualifying patients • Interview and gather information to assist patients with obtaining services • Coordinate necessary medical services for patients • Distribute gift card incentives to qualifying patients



Work Ready Texas

• Summer Job Coach

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  ● Assisted high school students with disabilities through on the job training (Summer Earn and Learn program) ● Identified and developed support strategies ● Supported students in communicating their support needs and strategies with job placement supervisors ● Communicated with parents and caregivers about the teens progress ● Assisted high school students with disabilities through on the job training (Summer Earn and Learn program) ● Identified and developed support strategies ● Supported students in communicating their support needs and strategies with job placement supervisors ● Communicated with parents and caregivers about the teens progress



NAMI Central Texas

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Aug 2015 - Apr 2021

  ● Created and lead strategic development plan for programming ● Ensured program met quality and fidelity standards through analysis of programming materials and participant evaluations ● Managed multiple peer-led programs, including recruitment, training, management and retention strategy of program volunteers ● Coordinated presentation requests, program trainings, classes and support groups for online and in person programs ● Developed and maintained robust relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and program volunteers ● Recruited and supervised undergraduate and graduate level interns Show less



ELGIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 5th Grade Summer School Teacher

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Developed and implemented instructional lessons aligned with TEKS• Maintained a positive educational environment that promoted growth

• Academic Interventionist

  • Feb 2015 - May 2015

  • Facilitated small group instruction in the areas of math and reading with students struggling in these academic areas (3rd – 5th graders)• Supported students in after school tutorials• Administered STAAR Testing for students with and without accommodations



Linder Elementary School

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Master Level Counseling Intern

  • Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

  - Created and led four group therapy groups in which two groups were grieving and loss theme and the other groups were friendship and self esteem groups. - Provided individual therapy to two students using a play therapy and activity based therapy approaches. - Assessed and wrote treatment plans and weekly progress notes for each individual client and groups. - Participated in weekly supervision with School Counselor to assess students' (individuals and groups) progress and dynamics. - Created and led four group therapy groups in which two groups were grieving and loss theme and the other groups were friendship and self esteem groups. - Provided individual therapy to two students using a play therapy and activity based therapy approaches. - Assessed and wrote treatment plans and weekly progress notes for each individual client and groups. - Participated in weekly supervision with School Counselor to assess students' (individuals and groups) progress and dynamics.



Heart of Hope Counseling

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Master Level Counseling Intern

  • Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

  - Observed and participated in group therapy with CPS mandated clients. Topics of group sessions included parenting, children's development, effects of trauma (especially on children) as well as substance abuse and its effects on individuals and their families. - Actively participated in weekly supervision with LPC-S regarding client and group progress. - Observed and participated in group therapy with CPS mandated clients. Topics of group sessions included parenting, children's development, effects of trauma (especially on children) as well as substance abuse and its effects on individuals and their families. - Actively participated in weekly supervision with LPC-S regarding client and group progress.



Phoenix Center

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Master Level Counseling Intern

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

  - Facilitated group play therapy with children ages 3 yr. – 7 yr. while parents received psycho education classes on trauma and abuse as all children in these groups had experienced trauma. - Supported children by participating in ongoing team staffing with LCSW supervisor and other counseling interns. - Facilitated group play therapy with children ages 3 yr. – 7 yr. while parents received psycho education classes on trauma and abuse as all children in these groups had experienced trauma. - Supported children by participating in ongoing team staffing with LCSW supervisor and other counseling interns.



Guadalupe County Children's Advocacy Center

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Masters Level Counseling Intern

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  - Provided counseling services to children, individuals and families in variety of formats depending on the needs of the client (talk therapy, expressive therapy, play therapy, and sand tray therapy.) - Implemented therapeutic plans for each child and recorded child's progress in case file. - Pursued ongoing education and training opportunities to further develop professional skills. - Cultivated positive relationships with other mental health professionals. - Researched various therapeutic treatments and methods in order to implement the most effective strategies with clients receiving services - Supported families of those served by participating in ongoing team staffing with various entities (Department of Family and Protective Services, Law Enforcement, District and County Attorneys) to ensure that as a team we are supporting the families and advocating in their best interests and to maintain open communication when necessary between teams. - Referred clients to other mental health resources in the community for further services. - Assisted in fundraising efforts to support the center Show less



Texas State University - Round Rock Campus

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2014

  One Stop Student Center - Assisted with planning and organizing student activities and academic support services (workshops, gatherings, events, etc.) - Provided information to prospective students and respond to the needs of current students, making referrals of resources in the area when applicable - Maintained master calendar for Student Services and create monthly student newsletter. - Prepared and presented presentations for Study Skills Workshops to include Time Management, Test Preparation, Note taking, Learning Styles, and others as needed. - Collected and analyzed data from student services activities in order to document successes and needs of student services for funding purposes. Show less



Not Your Ordinary School

• Master Level Counseling Intern

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  - Facilitated a counseling group with middle school girls in local school. This group target girls who were at risk to bullying, as well as girls who were at risk to be bullied. The goal of this group was to bring girls together on issues directly affecting girls at this developmental stage. - Assisted in developing group cohesiveness and guided group dialogue based on weekly theme. - Supported the groups and all group members in their growth and progress. - Facilitated a counseling group with middle school girls in local school. This group target girls who were at risk to bullying, as well as girls who were at risk to be bullied. The goal of this group was to bring girls together on issues directly affecting girls at this developmental stage. - Assisted in developing group cohesiveness and guided group dialogue based on weekly theme. - Supported the groups and all group members in their growth and progress.



My Healing Place

• Master Level Counseling Intern

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  - Facilitated 2 counseling groups with middle school children in local school. One group included children who had lost a parent due to death and the other group included children whose parents were divorced/ separated or currently in process of divorcing/separating. - Assisted in developing group cohesiveness and guided group dialogue based on weekly theme. - Supported the groups and all group members in their growth and progress. - Facilitated 2 counseling groups with middle school children in local school. One group included children who had lost a parent due to death and the other group included children whose parents were divorced/ separated or currently in process of divorcing/separating. - Assisted in developing group cohesiveness and guided group dialogue based on weekly theme. - Supported the groups and all group members in their growth and progress.



Texas State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2012

  Student Learning and Assistance Center (SLAC) - Assisted the SLAC Learning Lab Coordinator in evaluating current and future projects of the Lab including supervision of tutors and lab assistants, and coordinating and facilitating collaborative training sessions for tutors, as well as created a SLAC Lab GRA manual for future GRAs. - Planned and lead SLAC Lab trainings each academic school year and coordinated all class visitations. - Met with at risk students via PAWS Alert system to determine discuss academic, social, and emotional needs and referred to services. - Organized, monitored, and updated SLAC's Private Tutor Program. Show less



Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA)

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Research Intern

  • Jul 2010 - Oct 2010

  - Compiled and reviewed data from surveys of the most recent PEACE Program Youth Summit. - Helped to create guidelines for all participating schools for the 2010 -2011 State Wide Events program. - Assisted in the creation of an Adult Ally Component to better serve the adult allies that work with participating youth. - Researched bystander resources to add to the training components for the upcoming youth summit. - Compiled and reviewed data from surveys of the most recent PEACE Program Youth Summit. - Helped to create guidelines for all participating schools for the 2010 -2011 State Wide Events program. - Assisted in the creation of an Adult Ally Component to better serve the adult allies that work with participating youth. - Researched bystander resources to add to the training components for the upcoming youth summit.



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Healthy Schools Volunteer

  • Jan 2008 - Mar 2010

  - Co-facilitated health education -including preventive health, hygiene, nutrition, life planning and environmental education classes with teachers to about 300 rural students. - Trained rural teachers and student teachers in the management and sustainability of the Healthy Schools project and provided technical support in developing sanitation and health projects - Coordinated and facilitated various AIDS/ HIV awareness and education trainings with teachers and young adults. - Participated in a variety of week long camps for young students (Environmental Education Week, Sports Camp week), as well as provided training to students and fellow Peace Corps Volunteers about Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Environmental Education, Self Esteem and Team Building Show less



CY-FAIR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • Sep 2007 - Dec 2007

  - Performed all duties of the regular classroom teacher (taught lesson plans left by the classroom teacher, and assumed duties such as lunchroom and playground) - Maintained normal classroom routines and discipline procedures, as well as maintained a positive learning atmosphere. - Performed all duties of the regular classroom teacher (taught lesson plans left by the classroom teacher, and assumed duties such as lunchroom and playground) - Maintained normal classroom routines and discipline procedures, as well as maintained a positive learning atmosphere.



PRESERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Representative

  • Sep 2006 - Jul 2007

  - Helped to maintain store presentation and provided customer service. - Performed store close out procedures and duties associated with being a cashier. - Helped to maintain store presentation and provided customer service. - Performed store close out procedures and duties associated with being a cashier.



Social Security Administration

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Service Representative

  • Jun 2004 - Jul 2006

  SCEP (Student Career Education Career Program) - Interviewed clients to see if they qualified for benefits and processed applications for social security cards. - Performed computer inputs daily and provided customer service. - Performed other various duties related to service representative and clerical duties such as faxing, filing, returned and answered phone calls to and from clients. SCEP (Student Career Education Career Program) - Interviewed clients to see if they qualified for benefits and processed applications for social security cards. - Performed computer inputs daily and provided customer service. - Performed other various duties related to service representative and clerical duties such as faxing, filing, returned and answered phone calls to and from clients.