School-based Therapist

• Jul 2021 - Present

Provide direct mental health services to students, families, teachers and staff through a tiered system. Collaborate with school mental health team to conduct behavior threat assessments and suicide risk assessments for students. Maintain clinical paperwork for all consumers to include diagnostic evaluations, contact notes, treatment plans, DLA 20’s, consent packets, discharge summaries, etc. Backed school staff and administration’s understanding of students' mental health needs through on-going consultation. Contracted a caseload of referred students that are provided individual therapy sessions. Supported identified students by creating and facilitating group sessions based on presenting needs (i.e. ADHD symptoms management group, 4th grade boy’s group, Lunch bunch groups). Maintained contact with care providers to share updates and strategies being introduced during sessions. Held workshops for families to provide education and reduce mental health stigma. Bolstered students' understanding of coping skills through class lessons that address mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and anger. Participated in IEP meetings providing clinical assessment and progress of students assigned to active caseload. Utilized various interventions to engage students including play therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy, and talk therapy. Show less

Academic/Career Coach

• Jun 2022 - Apr 2023

Contracted for a caseload of 25 undergraduate students, conducting coaching sessions, assisting with connecting students to campus resources, maintaining a case log, Administered coaching sessions where I helped students develop academic and career goals, also helped them navigate overall college experience(i.e. planning their semester, creating homework/study schedules, connecting with key university personnel, self-care, etc.) Coaching sessions were aligned to the coaching program’s curriculum and desired outcome of the coaching program. Discussions were held on navigating university services and resources, note-taking/study skills, test preparation, creating a professional network and so forth. Maintained workbook log that served as a means of communication with program management. The workbook log consisted of my roster of scholars names, demographic information, majors, and expected graduation date. Coaching sessions attendance, scholar concerns, and scholar plans and progress towards identified goals were recorded in the workbook. Show less

Notary Public & Loan Signing Agent

• May 2021 - Jun 2022

Owner, RNSS Notary. Mobile notary service includes general notary work: acknowledgements, affirmations, power of attorney, and jurats. Licensed title insurance producer and certified notary signing agent qualified to perform loan closings: purchase loans, refinance loans, heloc, and more. Inbox me to schedule appointment Owner, RNSS Notary. Mobile notary service includes general notary work: acknowledgements, affirmations, power of attorney, and jurats. Licensed title insurance producer and certified notary signing agent qualified to perform loan closings: purchase loans, refinance loans, heloc, and more. Inbox me to schedule appointment

Tutor

• Mar 2021 - Jun 2022

Backed tutees preparation for real estate license examination by reviewing testing materials, providing test-taking strategies and affirming encouragement. Assess clients’ needs and areas of growth through review of supporting documents and client interviews. In addition, collaboratively developed a plan of action with the client to meet their goals. Submit a written report giving a detailed summary of the tutoring session and what client should work on before the next session. Backed tutees preparation for real estate license examination by reviewing testing materials, providing test-taking strategies and affirming encouragement. Assess clients’ needs and areas of growth through review of supporting documents and client interviews. In addition, collaboratively developed a plan of action with the client to meet their goals. Submit a written report giving a detailed summary of the tutoring session and what client should work on before the next session.

Director of School Culture

• Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

Coordinator of School Culture

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2018

Bolstered rising 9th grade students transition to high school by coordinating the 6 week summer orientation program. Supported teachers during their advisory meetings by providing lesson plans, activity ideas, and other support. Encouraged the development of students relationship skills by overseeing advisory meetings, grade level meetings, and all school meetings. Backed student leadership by providing multiple opportunities for student led events (i.e. all school meetings, student government, afternoon announcements) Assisted students reflection of problem behavior through counseling, relationship building, and other interventions. Advocated for marginalized students by collaborating with teachers and staff to ensure equity in discipline and understanding diverse learners. Facilitated school culture consultation meetings educating teachers on strategies and tips on how to develop positive relationships with students. Encouraged male students exploration of self-awareness, social awareness, and decision-making by creating an annual Young Males retreat. Supported special needs students by collaborating with teachers and staff to develop BIPs and IEPs. Show less

Assistant Principal of Intervention

• Jul 2010 - Jun 2014

Bolstered community based organizations and support staff capacity to provide high quality and targeted interventions to at-risk students through monitoring and weekly planning. Encouraged students development of relationship skills by providing a safe, positive school environment through consistent systems and structures. Backed students academic performance by supporting teachers' ability to provide high quality instruction. Encouraged students development of their self-awareness as well as social awareness by coordinating the school’s PBIS initiative. Bolstered students' self-worth by collaborating with PBIS team members to create fun, exciting PBIS events. Backed teachers and staff members in creating supportive learning environments for all students by leading professional development sessions in Sustainable PBIS modes of operation, Student Support Team model, and Bullying prevention. Show less

School Counselor

• Sep 2004 - Jun 2010

Served as interim Director of Student Services 2009 - 2010 Helped students work through academic challenges (i.e. test anxiety) by providing cognitive processing interventions. Bolstered students decision-making ability by providing solution-focused interventions as well as response inhibition interventions. Bolstered students' conflict resolution skills through coordinating the school's Peer Mediation program. Supported teachers efforts to provide a supportive learning environment by coordinating Student Support Team meetings. Show less

School Counselor

• Jul 2001 - Aug 2003

Advised students in the areas of academics, attendance, and behavior. Helped students matriculate to next grade by providing advice on their course selection. Supported students throughout the college application process by facilitating college visits, completing applications, and completing financial aid applications. Helped students address relevant topics (i.e. peer pressure, goal setting) through grade level group sessions. Assisted administration conduct parent-student conferences. Show less

Humand Service Coordinator

• Jul 1997 - Jul 2001

Helped students address problem areas (i.e. attendance, behavior) through implementation of behavior modification treatment plans. Helped students and their families address traumas and other mental health concerns by connecting them to community resources. Helped students receive appropriate levels of academic and therapeutic support by advocating for out-of-district placements. Helped students address problem areas (i.e. attendance, behavior) through implementation of behavior modification treatment plans. Helped students and their families address traumas and other mental health concerns by connecting them to community resources. Helped students receive appropriate levels of academic and therapeutic support by advocating for out-of-district placements.