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California, United States

Providing psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, and relationship issues through Grow Therapy, Alma, and Headway.

Lancaster, California

Conducting psycho-educational assessments to determine students' eligibility for special education. Consultation with teachers, paraeducators, and administration regarding RTI, SST, and intervention progress monitoring. Conducted SCIA and FBA assessments when necessary.

Conducting psycho-educational assessments to determine students eligibility for special education, 504 plans, and individualized lesson plans. Consultation with teachers, paraeducators, and administration regarding RTI, SST, COST, and intervention progress monitoring. SCIA and FBA assessments when necessary.

Pleasant Valley Unified School District (K-8)

• Providing therapeutic services for children (K-8) in a school setting adhering to IEP and Behavior Plans.• Working with students to process anxiety, depression, impulse control, peer relationships, divorce, and other psychological issues through art, play, and talk therapy while aiding students in developing coping skills necessary to make healthy, positive decisions in life. • Provide parents counseling and training to assist with understanding their child’s needs and developmental processes along with providing social service resources when necessary. • Prepare and conduct in-service training programs for VCOE staff and MFT-Intern cohort.

Rosemead,Ca

• Develop and manage student wellness programs, activities, and initiatives.• Conduct brief psychotherapy with students seeking emotional support and coping skills.• Compile health and wellness related communications such as health education materials, newsletters, and resources.• Liaise with campus departments/units to provide recommendations for creation of a healthy learning environment in addition to community agencies to identify referral resources for services in the community.• Maintain and update wellness website and Student Health 101 website. • Keep current with practices and in health education in higher education.

Senaloa Middle School, Park View Elementary, Whiteoak Elementary, Nps

Observe and interview students and conduct psychological assessmentsand evaluations Administer and interpret results of psychological assessment tests Write detailed and individualized reports concerning psychologicalobservations, assessments and evaluations Provide input in the formulation of educational, developmental andremediation plans and strategies for various disabilities, disorders andother student issues. Conduct initial evaluations, additional assessments and three-year reevaluationswithin district, state and federal guidelines and developlegally compliant IEP’s and assessment reports. Evaluate the results of tests in relation to the cultural, environmental, andlanguage backgrounds of students. Participate as a member of the IEP team. Consult and work collaboratively with all school district personnel,parents and other agencies.

Burbank

Responsible for providing comprehensive assessments and ongoing therapeutic treatment services in the community for children and adolescents. Meet with K-8 clients at the local elementary and middle school to provide counseling services and psycho-educational group services. Additional responsibilities include, providing therapeutic Interventions and follow the goals of treatment. Assess clients for psychosocial, emotional, developmental, medical and educational needs. Makes appropriate referrals as needed. Demonstrates empathy to work with children/families under stress. Sept 2014- June 2015Skilled in engaging, motivating and working with diverse individuals and groups to accomplish established goals. Self-directed, efficient and effective in problem solving and managing multiple demands and objectives. Strong time management and organizational skills. Provide counseling to adults working through relationship and communication difficulties. Skilled with working with clients with depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. Specialized training in LGBT affirmative therapy.

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Nyu Student Health Center, Health Promotion Office

The Health Leadership program embraces a risk-reduction philosophy. Health Leaders provide accurate information and promote accessible resources while encouraging their peers to make thoughtful, healthful decisions for themselves. Employing a non-judgmental approach, Health Leaders strive to create an environment in which students feel listened to and respected. An integral part of the program is training in Bystander Intervention, a form of pro-social behavior. The integration of pro-social behavior leads to feelings of caring about the welfare and rights of others, feeling concern and empathy for them and acting in ways that benefit or help others. Because Bystander Intervention has the potential to reduce harmful incidents on campus by helping students to recognize situations when help is needed and to develop the skills necessary to do so, Health Leaders use and promote this approach in working with their peers. The Health Leadership program seeks to create norms for mutual helping and responsibility, as well as a foundation for building a community of "helpers" who can assist others in a variety of situations. Facilitator Responsibilities: co-facilitate evidence-based 1-hour Step Up! NYU LIVE bystander intervention and/or the Step Up! NYU CORE 2-hour bystander intervention training's that are fun, interactive, and often topic specific. I assisted with Fall Recruitment Activities, attended NYU Annual Wellness Expo, Gender Based Violence Week, and Ally Week events. Leaders they are trained in the following areas:1. Alcohol2. Health Literacy3. Mental Health/Depression4. Nutrition5. Interpersonal Relationships6. Physical Activity7. Safe and Health Campus Community8. Sexual Health/Safer Sex Practices9. Sleep10. StressOctober 2013 Joined Media TrackResponsibilities include: Content creation for the LiveWell site, HPO site, and/or other NYU-sponsored health communication venues: i.e articles, blogs, videos,etc.

Greater New York City Area

Petals-N-Belles, Inc. (PNB) was founded in 2010 in response to the need for young women in our communities to be provided with more support, leadership and positive role models. PNB is dedicated to providing young women, ages 12-22, with an authentic mentoring experience. Through mentorship and social guidance, PNB works to build and enhance the overall individual development and well being of young women.Responsibilities:Donor Communication StrategyAssisted with Re-BrandingProgram and Curriculum DevelopmentEvent and Activities PlanningUpdated Assessment GuideCreated Assessment Survey for PNB London

New York, Ny

UN Cares is designed to reduce the impact of HIV on the UN workplace by supporting “universal access” to a comprehensive range of benefits for all UN personnel and their families. These benefits – known as the UN Cares 10 Minimum Standards – include information and education, voluntary counseling and testing, access to male and female condoms, and emergency prevention measures in case of accidental exposure, among others. The Standards also call for increased measures to stop stigma and discrimination.Project: To draft a series of Case Study Reports to document the good practices and innovations related to reaching families (partners, children of varying ages, including adolescents) and gender responsiveness. • Researched UN Cares HIV/AIDS Awareness campaigns related to global well-being in Kenya, Fiji, Malawi, Djibouti, and Iran focusing on family and gender responsive activities implementations.• Organized and analyzed findings related to extracting lessons learned, obstacles, opportunities, and other findings. • Drafted and edited case study reports on each country documenting activities, sharing knowledge, good practices, lessons learned, and innovations compiled from interviews and questionnaires with country level colleagues.• Finalized Case Study Reports will be published under UNAIDS website, UN Cares Newsletter and e-workspace• Presented findings of case reports to UN Cares Taskforce, representing 23 UN Agencies via teleconference, highlighting the innovations in program/activity design and implementation as well as country level challenges to meeting the 10 Minimum Standards. • Familiar with UN Cares and UNFPA rules, regulations, and procedures.• Completed UNFPA Programme Management e-course training module.• Attended UN Cares and UNFPA staff meetings, trainings, task force meetings, teleconferences, webinars, and trainings.

Greater New York City Area

• Assisted student chapter with selection of EWB-USA grant selection, writing, and review process• Held grant writing workshop and review committee for student chapter for EWB-USA and outside funding sources• Created application template for professional chapter, organizing pertinent project information into one document allowing easier grant writing process for volunteer staff • Aided in securing $5,000 grant from Bechtel Corporation for CCNY Chapter

Greater New York City Area

Global Public Health Action Network (GPHAN) held a public health focused conference, titled Insights in to Public Health: The Down and Dirty of the Discipline. The conference looked at public health in action and included speakers from Partners in Health, World Health Organization KOBE, Medecins Sans Frontieres, and Makeshift.• Designed marketing and branding tools for a public health focused conference, including promotional flyers, conference documents, and selected gifts for conference speakers• Implemented branding strategy• Collaborated with NYU departments, student organizations, and other team members • Utilized technology to enhance registration for event (Idealist and Facebook)

Add H20 is a Creative Design Firm that currently specializing in art, design, and specialty bath products. We offer custom ceramic items ranging in size from small bowls to large platters in a variety of colors with glass bead accents creating unique designs. We also offer custom liquid body wash and hand lotion available in 4oz and 8oz sizes along with bar soaps. Each soap and lotion product can be customized with a fragrance to match your style along with labels with your name. We also offer customer labeling for charity events, specifically for Family Service Agency of Burbank 2008-2010 annual fundraiser. Due to an extended relocation to NYC the office was shut down from December 2011- 2014. As we reestablish ourselves in Los Angeles and new demands for products arise we will consider re-opening with limited production runs. If you are interested in bar soaps or body butters please view our website for a sampling of products or contact us via email ADDH20.PortiaReddy@gmail.com

Bobrick is a Commerical Washroom Accessories company that specializes in high end stainless steel accessories, phenolic and sierra partitions. Responsible for LEED, ADA, Buy American Act, disseminating technical product information and just being Awesome!

Worked as an Intern for 2 years and trainee for 10 months. Provided counseling in depression, anxiety, insight into relationships, and personal development. Certified Domestic Violence Advocate. Provided LGBT Affirmative Psychotherapy, worked with adolescents and adults struggling with sexual identity confusion.

Greater Los Angeles Area

As a Graduate Student at Antioch University in the Applied Community Psychology Specialization we were responsible for securing practicum sites for Consultation and Collaboration and Program Development and Evaluation courses. Through our hands on work we are able to gain the necessary needs assessment, needs identification, intervention, program development and evaluation skills necessary to be effective Community Psychologist. As Project Lead I was responsible for communication with the clients, thorough understanding of the clients needs and company goals/objectives as well as finalizing reports. I was also responsible for keeping the Graduate Team on task to ensure the day to day functions of our team were met as well as project deadlines.

While a student at Woodbury University I worked in the Faculty Center as an administrative assistant. I became a Student Peer Advisor during the Student Outreach Advising and Registration events held during the Summer and Spring semesters. I was responsible for introducing new students to college life and easing their transition into Woodbury. (Supervisor: Dr. Phyllis Cremer)I worked in the Learning Resource Center as the Assistant to the Director. While there I held multiple positions including: Supplemental Instruction Leader for English, Tutor for English, Environmental Science, History and Politics. I supervised a staff of 20 as Editor in Chief of the LRC Newsletter. (Supervisor: Cammy Wang, Esq.)

Master Of Science - Ms, Integrative Medicine - Mental Health

Mind-body medicine is known as one of the leading complementary approaches in healthcare. In the past five years alone, thousands.

Certificate, Integrative Functional Nutrition

Integrative and Functional Nutrition (IFN) empowers faculty and students to apply their knowledge and skills to facilitate mind, body.

Pupil Personnel Credential, School Psychology, School Psychology, 3.8

Activities and Societies: Child Welfare and Attendance CredentialGain Knowledge Of Legal And Ethical Standards Related To School.

Master Public Health, Global Health Leadership

Activities and Societies: Public Health Student Group, Professional Development Officer Global Public Health Action Network, 1st Year.

Training Certificates, Public Health Education And Promotion

Activities and Societies: Courses Completed: (Certificates Available) Overview of HIV Infection and AIDS Webinar: Introduction to Harm.

Masters Of Arts, Applied Community Psychology And Lgbt Affirmative Psychology

Activities and Societies: Program Planning: Applied Community Psychology Safety Fair Sept 2007, LGBT Clothesline DV Awareness Fair Oct.

Bachelor Of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies: Architecture, Politics And History, Fashion And Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: International Student Organization, Editor-in-Chief of the Learning Center Newsletter, Student Peer Advisor.