School Counselor

• Apr 2023 - Present

Psychotherapist in Private Practice & Psychometrist

• Jan 2023 - Present

Therapy is approached with an open mind using techniques such as cognitive behavioral, play therapy, family therapy, psychotherapy, and more. Skills beyond professional training include having genuine warmth and empathy, which is brought to every session. The process includes getting to know clients, to build rapport, maintain a supportive and safe atmosphere, and making sure the treatment goals are flexible and align with the client. The therapeutic process is not rigid and every client is unique. Currently getting trained as a Psychometrist as well. Show less

Freelance Coaching

• Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

I provide one-on-one personal life and skills coaching sessions, employing the expertise gained through my M.Ed. in counseling education and years of service to a diverse range of personalities and ages in both counseling and teaching positions. Some of my specialties include: • Excellent and prompt client communications. • Collaborative and encouraging creation of client goals and treatment plans alongside talk therapy techniques. I provide one-on-one personal life and skills coaching sessions, employing the expertise gained through my M.Ed. in counseling education and years of service to a diverse range of personalities and ages in both counseling and teaching positions. Some of my specialties include: • Excellent and prompt client communications. • Collaborative and encouraging creation of client goals and treatment plans alongside talk therapy techniques.

School Counselor

• Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

In this position, I administered a variety of counseling techniques in daily support of both students and teachers. I to great care to ensure the ethical and professional handling of all confidential information, and I boosted both student and staff identification and improvement of behaviors through solution-oriented psycho and cognitive behavioral therapies. Navigating a complex schedule, I met regularly with parents, staff, and students. In addition, I completed clinical assessments of risk and danger to children and families, determining appropriate levels of response and actuating interventions when needed. Several of my accomplishments in this position include: • I led all advocation for the school's counseling services, heading engagement efforts and devising new means for communicating service options to students, parents, and staff. • I successfully mediated conflicts between students and staff, designing and implementing strategies to resolve issues and retain all individuals within the school. Show less

Freelance Childcare Provider

• Jan 2014 - Aug 2021

For several years I created my own schedule of independent contractor childcare positions for children ages 3-months to 14 years. Throughout care, I developed age-appropriate activities for each child, multi-tasking between behavior re-directions, safety management, educational activities, and daily logistical planning with parents. I also made a point of leading regular discussions with parents regarding daily activities and behavioral changes and developments. A few examples of the achievements I made in childcare providing include: • Boosted social interactions and emotional development of children through use of positive behavior management techniques and ongoing creative thought towards new activities. • Smoothly navigated a complex schedule, encompassing multiple clients and constantly changing schedules, activities, and objectives. Show less

Preschool Teacher

• Nov 2016 - Aug 2018

As a preschool teacher, I led one-on-one and small group interactions with students in support of learning goals and activities. I also provided aid to the school's leadership for furthering the organization's design through my in-depth knowledge of the business and field. Additionally, I facilitated recreational, educational, Montessori, and counseling activities. As a preschool teacher, I led one-on-one and small group interactions with students in support of learning goals and activities. I also provided aid to the school's leadership for furthering the organization's design through my in-depth knowledge of the business and field. Additionally, I facilitated recreational, educational, Montessori, and counseling activities.

Research Assistant

• Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

As a Research Assistant, I oversaw other undergraduate student research assessment progress, mentoring students and ensuring for accuracy of results. I also executed data analysis on Z-Tree software, including statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analyses. A key responsibility I was entrusted with in this position was: • I developed, modified, and carried out research techniques, procedures, and tests. Employing critical evaluation skills, I identified the root causes of problems and devised their solutions. Show less

Student Intern

• Jan 2014 - May 2014

In this internship, I orchestrated an active pipeline of forecasted event sales, organizing timelines and venue selections and negotiating and closing business. At the events themselves, including rehearsals, ceremonies, and receptions, I guided and aided in day-of activities, agendas, and customer interactions and issue resolutions. One of my key accomplishments in this position was: • I led frequent interviews with clients, analyzing client needs and consequently driving sales and broadening the company's understanding of up-to-date market demand. Show less