Experience

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  Unemployed- Mental Health

  • Clinical And Behavioral Psychology
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  Unemployed- Mental Health

  • Clinical and Behavioral psychology

    • 2015 - Present

    Currently taking a leave of absence from my Master's program at Loyola University due to having back surgery. However, I am back on my feet and ready to work. My doctors put me on spinal precautions, therefore, I cannot lift above ten pounds, bend, or twist as of right now, March 21st.

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  Autism Education & Research Institute

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • AHEADD Program Manager

    • Oct 2014 - Dec 2014
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    • Assisted students in developing individualized strategies for managing their college careers independently. • Helped students develop and maintain relationships with college professors, Disability Resource Services, peers, and other college staff.• Encouraged students to access natural support ...

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  Kennedy Krieger Institute

  • Baltimore, MD

  • Clinical Assistant I

    • Aug 2013 - Sep 2014
    • Baltimore, MD

    • Helped children, adolescents, and young adults with autism and other comorbid psychiatric disorders work toward long-term rehabilitation of extreme problem behaviors.• Implemented individual treatment protocols to correct problem behavior.• Promoted growth of social skills, fine and gross motor...

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  Sheppard Pratt

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

  • Mental Health Worker

    • Sep 2011 - Aug 2013

    • Provided patients with a safe, therapeutic atmosphere by using various intervention methods.• Communicated effectively with and helped rehabilitate mentally ill patients.• Educated patients on the nature of their mental illness and effective use of positive coping skills.• Analyzed patient behavior to devise effective intervention techniques in a team setting.• Participated in the mental health field while realizing health care’s impact on the field. • Attested positive and negative effects different therapies have on patients.• Appreciated the necessity of medical stability within a person afflicted by mental illness.• Gained deeper understandings of patients burdened by addictions, neurological disorders, brain trauma, pervasive developmental disorders, crises based on psychosocial settings, trauma-related disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and disorders relating to the young adult population.• Accrued an intricate understanding of specific positional effects on a patients’ recovery including: group homes, social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses.

  • Educational Assistant

    • Mar 2011 - Sep 2011

    • Contributed to childrens’ Individualized Educational Programs to teach independent living skills.• Collected data to establish and present work being done to fellow staff and parents.• Experienced the extreme and rare cases of autism concerning family dynamics, intervening with behavioral tactics, observational methods, and other types of therapy.

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  Endless Options LLC.

  • Reisterstown, MD

  • Autistic Technician

    • Jan 2011 - Sep 2011
    • Reisterstown, MD

    • Modified behavioral strategies to help children minimize acts of problem behavior and become socially competent.• Constructed goals for children to work towards having the necessary skills to live independently.

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  The Children's Beach House

  • Lewes, DE

  • Youth Development Counselor/ One-on-one Mentor

    • Jun 2010 - Dec 2010
    • Lewes, DE

    • Experienced a broad range of clinical disorders, specifically pervasive developmental disorders.• Facilitated growth by instilling valuable life lessons.• Exemplified positive life skills: proper communication techniques, etiquette, peaceful conflict resolution, problem-solving, teamwork, and s...

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  Lower Delaware Autism Foundation

  • Lewes, DE

  • Youth Development Counselor

    • Aug 2010 - Aug 2010
    • Lewes, DE

    • Gained an understanding of the relationships autistic children have with peers and adults.• Collaborated with special education graduates to understand the capabilities of effected children.• Observed the distinctions of children with autism compared to children with other disorders.