Experience

Seneca Family of Agencies

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinician

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Collaborate effectively with a trans-disciplinary team to implement academic, behavioral, and therapeutic services for students in need of intervention.Implement research-based interventions aligned with the three tiers of the MTSS pyramid, including individual, group, and family therapy as well as case management for identified students.Provide coaching and professional development to support school staff in experiencing success with all students.Engage caregivers in the educational process, providing frequent opportunities to discuss student growth and needs.Consult school staff on safety assessments, mental health crises, and accessing social services.Document interventions and provide necessary reports on student progress.Participate in regular supervision to enhance practice. Show less

• Mental Health Counselor

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2019

  Key members of our school teams, guiding students to achieve academic success no matter what challenges they may be facing. Contribute to the structure and stability of the classroom by helping students stay on task and focused within the classroom. Utilize behavioral and therapeutic interventions to support the mental health needs of our clients; this can include working with students on skills such as anger management, coping with frustration, or interacting positively with peers. Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team with teachers, therapists, psychologists, and other therapeutic and educational staff. Participate in weekly supervision to expand your skills and receive ongoing guidance and support. Provide daily summaries of students’ progress towards their mental health goals. Provide crisis intervention for students, using de-escalation techniques to resolve conflicts; this may include physical management of clients and implementation of Seneca’s Ahimsa Model Training Show less



Saint Mary's College of California

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Manager

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  Responsible for student work force for an efficient operation. Train, coordinate and supervise student laborers. Provide computer help desk support via telephone communications with end-users. Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting of system issues, documented help desk tickets/resolutions, and maintained equipment inventory lists. Confer with meeting or concert director to establish cues and directions. Promote teamwork by organizing weekly meetings for team relief sessions Responsible for student work force for an efficient operation. Train, coordinate and supervise student laborers. Provide computer help desk support via telephone communications with end-users. Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting of system issues, documented help desk tickets/resolutions, and maintained equipment inventory lists. Confer with meeting or concert director to establish cues and directions. Promote teamwork by organizing weekly meetings for team relief sessions



West Oakland Community Recreational Center

• Youth Counselor

  • Jun 2009 - Present

  Ensuring that the children's physical needs are met, including nutritional meals and snacks and advocating physical activities. Uses positive behavioral approaches, sets limits, and provides appropriate discipline as needed in accordance with the centers regulation. Supports the children's academic development including assistance with homework and collaboration with the tutors. Provide crisis intervention for students. Ensure that all program activities are carried out in accordance with the centers rules. Reviewed and revised program offerings to meet the changing needs of participants. Organized after school events to showcase students’ work for parents, teachers and other community members. Developed positive relationships with children, tutors, and parents. Attended mandatory conferences and meetings associated with the program Show less



Monument Crisis Center

• Volunteer

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  Articulate and enforce program rules and procedures clearly and consistently with all clients. Perform client intakes, assessing needs and making appropriate referrals. Provide emotional support, empathy, problem solving, and information and referral. Utilize behavioral and clinical techniques to support the mental health needs of our clients. Articulate and enforce program rules and procedures clearly and consistently with all clients. Perform client intakes, assessing needs and making appropriate referrals. Provide emotional support, empathy, problem solving, and information and referral. Utilize behavioral and clinical techniques to support the mental health needs of our clients.



Oakland Unified School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• After School Program Worker

  • Aug 2008 - May 2009

  Provides emotional support, by modeling respect, good communication skills, nurturing, and compassion Contribute to the structure and stability of the classroom by helping students stay on task and focused within the classroom. Foster curiosity and creativity in our students by sharing skills and interests in sports, art, games, nature exploration, and other fun activities. Assisted with the teaching of basic and analytical reading and writing skills. Provides emotional support, by modeling respect, good communication skills, nurturing, and compassion Contribute to the structure and stability of the classroom by helping students stay on task and focused within the classroom. Foster curiosity and creativity in our students by sharing skills and interests in sports, art, games, nature exploration, and other fun activities. Assisted with the teaching of basic and analytical reading and writing skills.