Physician Assistant Student

• Oct 2020 - Present

Adjunct Professor

• Aug 2014 - May 2018

As an adjunct professor, I have taught within Southern Adventist University's School of Social Work and served as the Research Assistant to Dr. Kristie Wilder, the Dean of the School of Social Work. My work experiences include advising incoming social work majors; developing course curriculum; engaging students in interactive lectures and instruction; preparing key documentation for the School of Social Work's re-accreditation process through the Council on Social Work Education; conducting exploratory research studies; facilitating focus groups; completing data analysis (Coding using NVivo); and other related duties. Specifically, I have taught: - Research Methods (BSW capstone course; MSW foundation course) - Social Welfare Institutions & Policy (BSW introductory course to policy & advocacy) I have also guest lectured in: - Introduction to Social Work - Southern Connections - Social Work - Human Behavior & the Social Environment II Show less

Team Leader

• Dec 2014 - Dec 2017

As a Team Leader at Omni Visions, Inc., I oversee and coordinate the care of children and youth in foster care services. I supervise a team of five case managers, who provide care for roughly 50 children. In my role as TL, I conduct team meetings, staff cases, disseminate corporate and state policy, instruct and train new employees, facilitate coordination between Omni and state workers, advocate in court, secure placements, arrange educational services, coordinate therapy and medical services, and seek to support my staff through all case scenarios. Show less

In-Home Therapist

• Dec 2013 - Dec 2014

Responsibilities: Clinical Diagnosis, Treatment Plan Development, Individual therapy, & Family Therapy Therapeutic Modalities: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT , Play Therapy (utilizing components of Play Therapy), & Narrative Therapy Responsibilities: Clinical Diagnosis, Treatment Plan Development, Individual therapy, & Family Therapy Therapeutic Modalities: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT , Play Therapy (utilizing components of Play Therapy), & Narrative Therapy

Graduate Assistant

• Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

Planned, organized, and lead undergraduate social work students on a social justice advocacy trip to Washington, DC; taught various classes and components of Social Welfare Issues and Policy, an undergraduate social work course; developed the framework, policies, and lesson plans for the School of Social Work's Graduate Writing Center; co-researched and co-authored Jesus Didn't Say Anything in the Bible About Gay People, a chapter in Understanding Pathways to Christian Social Work LGBT Advocacy; conducted independent research study and presented findings at the University of Memphis' Social Work Symposium. Research Teaching Program Development and Planning Logistics and Trip Planning Show less

BRIDGES Program Co-Director

• Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

Building Roots of Inclusion with Diverse Groups for Educational Success [BRIDGES] BRIDGES is an innovative, family-centered and community based program that focuses on working with the whole family network to address factors which increase the risk for truancy. This program focuses on creating a safe, affirming space and place where the child and family can develop skills and strategies for strengthening the child’s academic progress while at the same time, strengthening the family network where needed so everyone achieves personal and academic goals. As one of the Program Directors of the BRIDGES program, I worked to develop the program framework and guidelines, and currently work one-on-one with pilot program groups. I have developed the curriculum for for both the middle school and elementary school programs, and implement these in weekly sessions. I also developed the framework for Grove Street's upcoming International Knowledge Transmission. I established contacts with social workers in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya, India, Romania, and the United States, and coordinated the logistics for the webinar event. Program Development Curriculum Development Event Planning Group Therapy (Solution Focused Therapy) Show less

Child Protective Social Worker - Intern

• Aug 2011 - May 2012

Responsibilities: Independently managed a caseload of five (5) children/families, Collaboratively managed a caseload of 25 children/families, Conducted exploratory research regarding the occurrence of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in CPS cases. Responsibilities: Independently managed a caseload of five (5) children/families, Collaboratively managed a caseload of 25 children/families, Conducted exploratory research regarding the occurrence of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in CPS cases.