Anna Farrell Email & Phone Number

Sacramento, Ca, Us

Encinitas, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Execute comprehensive mental health interventions for 1900+ students at a 6-8th grade middle school. Develop and execute school wide, group, and individual/family interventions to raise awareness about mental health and provide necessary level of care.-Provide classroom interventions, crisis management, individual counseling, and school-wide interventions; collaborate frequently with guardians and treatment teams to meet student needs-Present monthly to 100+ school staff and parents on… Show more Execute comprehensive mental health interventions for 1900+ students at a 6-8th grade middle school. Develop and execute school wide, group, and individual/family interventions to raise awareness about mental health and provide necessary level of care.-Provide classroom interventions, crisis management, individual counseling, and school-wide interventions; collaborate frequently with guardians and treatment teams to meet student needs-Present monthly to 100+ school staff and parents on topics such as Suicide Prevention, Healthy Coping Skills, and Mental Health Awareness-Conduct approximately 3+ risk assessments per week and safety plan with students/families; skilled in determining risk and following protocol (i.e. involuntary hospitalization, contacting DCFS)-Partner with community agencies to meet student mental health needs -De-escalate students in crisis on a daily basis through evidence-based practices including mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Show less

Santa Monica, California, United States

•Provided individual and group therapy to K-12 students in the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District•Completed bio-psycho-social assessments, treatment plans, and weekly progress notes •Collaborated with parents, teachers, and school support staff to understand child's comprehensive needs•Facilitated family therapy and parent-child therapy as needed•Presented to school staff on various topics such as Suicide Prevention, Self-Care, and Coping with COVID•Developed and… Show more •Provided individual and group therapy to K-12 students in the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District•Completed bio-psycho-social assessments, treatment plans, and weekly progress notes •Collaborated with parents, teachers, and school support staff to understand child's comprehensive needs•Facilitated family therapy and parent-child therapy as needed•Presented to school staff on various topics such as Suicide Prevention, Self-Care, and Coping with COVID•Developed and presented curriculum for individual and group therapy for variety of needs such as anxiety, coping skills, social skills, depression, and COVID-specific issues•Conducted attendance outreach calls and refer families to necessary services such as medical, housing, tutoring, and more•Created comprehensive resource list/guide of telehealth activities and visuals shared with and used by 100+ mental health providers Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

•Maintained a caseload of 3 clients who previously experienced homelessness•Provided weekly in-home therapy in an effort to increase housing retention and eliminate barriers to mental health resources•Assessed and diagnosed clients through the Department of Mental Health•Developed goals with clients and created a treatment plan to determine course of action each week•Completed weekly therapy progress notes •Participated in frequent agency trainings such as Narcan, DMH… Show more •Maintained a caseload of 3 clients who previously experienced homelessness•Provided weekly in-home therapy in an effort to increase housing retention and eliminate barriers to mental health resources•Assessed and diagnosed clients through the Department of Mental Health•Developed goals with clients and created a treatment plan to determine course of action each week•Completed weekly therapy progress notes •Participated in frequent agency trainings such as Narcan, DMH paperwork, confronting internal biases, therapy best-practices, interventions, and more Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Monitored access and served members at the KREC FITWELL (UCLA graduate gym) desk by greeting and assisting patrons in person, over the phone and via email, cashiering duties, creating/inputting simple data on computers and promoting programs and services.-Supervised and ensured safety of participants in all areas at KREC, including cardio and strength areas. -Assisted members with general use of strength and cardio equipment including set-up and safety features. -Maintained records… Show more -Monitored access and served members at the KREC FITWELL (UCLA graduate gym) desk by greeting and assisting patrons in person, over the phone and via email, cashiering duties, creating/inputting simple data on computers and promoting programs and services.-Supervised and ensured safety of participants in all areas at KREC, including cardio and strength areas. -Assisted members with general use of strength and cardio equipment including set-up and safety features. -Maintained records of room usage, incidents, equipment-checkout and equipment conditions. -Responded to emergencies, including but not limited to, administering first aid and CPR. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

•Worked with elementary, middle, and high school age clients weekly on SAT/ACT practice, math, and ELA•Tutored math (Includes: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry)•Developed lesson plans and intervention strategies for each client’s specific needs

Greater Philadelphia Area

•Taught Pre-Algebra to three classes of up to 27 students each using the Engage NY curriculum•Designed and presented comprehensive lesson plans that were scaffolded to meet individual student needs•Led three restorative circles per week to build community and instill social and emotional skills•Kept extensive documentation on student behavior to create necessary plans/interventions•Facilitated crisis intervention and addressed safety concerns in collaboration with school social… Show more •Taught Pre-Algebra to three classes of up to 27 students each using the Engage NY curriculum•Designed and presented comprehensive lesson plans that were scaffolded to meet individual student needs•Led three restorative circles per week to build community and instill social and emotional skills•Kept extensive documentation on student behavior to create necessary plans/interventions•Facilitated crisis intervention and addressed safety concerns in collaboration with school social worker•Participated in multidisciplinary IEP meetings to address student educational and psychosocial needs•Communicated strategically with families weekly to give updates and provide professional advice•Demonstrated a warm but demanding approach that prioritizes relationships and student growth•Received an award for being in the top 3 classes school-wide that showed the most growth on benchmark testing during the 2018-2019 school year Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

•Selected from a competitive pool of applicants to commit two years to teach in urban schools•Engaged in monthly instructional planning professional developments and diversity/identity trainings

Georgetown, Washington D.C.

-Managed different housing affairs for over 800 students-Handled students' packages, keys, etc.-Utilized excellent customer service and communication skills

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Pitched and covered one to three stories per week about homelessness and poverty issues in D.C.-Prepared the bi-weekly newspaper for publication on a team of less 10 people-Designed the newspaper using InDesign and Photoshop-Attended events, conduct interviews, and edit stories under a tight deadline-Uploaded all stories onto the web using Wordpress -Managed Facebook and Twitter accounts-Promoted the company and office activity on Facebook and Twitter daily to expand… Show more -Pitched and covered one to three stories per week about homelessness and poverty issues in D.C.-Prepared the bi-weekly newspaper for publication on a team of less 10 people-Designed the newspaper using InDesign and Photoshop-Attended events, conduct interviews, and edit stories under a tight deadline-Uploaded all stories onto the web using Wordpress -Managed Facebook and Twitter accounts-Promoted the company and office activity on Facebook and Twitter daily to expand audience-Interacted and worked with vendors to create a safe, compassionate and reciprocal environment-Interviewed vendors and wrote short biographies for an Instagram campaign premiering this fall Show less

Washington, D.C.

-Write several news and entertainment stories each week for NBCWashington.com and the social media accounts-Pitch entertainment and event stories-Cut and upload broadcast videos-Live stream the weather broadcasters and news anchors for Facebook viewers-Find pictures and use PicMonkey or Photoshop to edit them before uploading them to the story they accompany -Cover special live events for the NBC Washington social media accounts, such as the "Hillary Clinton Watch Party" in… Show more -Write several news and entertainment stories each week for NBCWashington.com and the social media accounts-Pitch entertainment and event stories-Cut and upload broadcast videos-Live stream the weather broadcasters and news anchors for Facebook viewers-Find pictures and use PicMonkey or Photoshop to edit them before uploading them to the story they accompany -Cover special live events for the NBC Washington social media accounts, such as the "Hillary Clinton Watch Party" in Virginia-Attend morning meetings and shadowings weekly in the newsroom to get a better sense of the way the media world works Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Worked in the Government Affairs division, covering hearings and events and doing research-Worked in the Strategic Communications division, updating press lists, proofreading documents, and compiling public opinion research -Worked at the front desk, answering phones and managing different office affairs such as reserving rooms and mail-Won the annual "Intern Pitch Contest," in which my team developed a comprehensive mock campaign to promote Cuban tourism to Americans if the travel… Show more -Worked in the Government Affairs division, covering hearings and events and doing research-Worked in the Strategic Communications division, updating press lists, proofreading documents, and compiling public opinion research -Worked at the front desk, answering phones and managing different office affairs such as reserving rooms and mail-Won the annual "Intern Pitch Contest," in which my team developed a comprehensive mock campaign to promote Cuban tourism to Americans if the travel ban is lifted Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Wrote two news articles per week on campus and city stories - Set up, conducted and transcribed interviews-Improved my communication, articulation and writing skills immensely -Practiced writing on a tight deadline

Sacramento, California Area

-Developed excellent customer service skills by answering phones and assisting customers who were shopping-Managed the cash register -Managed the store alone three days a week-Organized a fashion show to raise sales at the boutique, which raised over $2,000

Sacramento, California Area

-Assisted city council members during monthly meetings -Advised on youth-related issues such as public education, community centers and gangs-Facilitated meetings every other week with other students to deliberate and take action in my community

Sacramento, California Area

-Phone banked and canvassed daily to help elect Congressman Ami Bera-Used argument skills to persuade swing voters to vote for Bera-Helped organize the campaign headquarters in order to keep everything neat and prepared

Sacramento, California Area

-Assisted in planning "Care Harbor," a free local healthcare event in Los Angeles that provides medical and spiritual care to the underserved population-Contacted and organized service providers for the event-Created and distributed marketing materials for the event

Master'S Degree, Social Welfare

Graduate Certificate, Urban Teaching Residency Certificate, Mathematics (Middle Years 4-8)

Justice & Peace Studies & Journalism

Activities and Societies: Thesis: “Teacher Perspectives on Within-School Segregation & Benefits of Public School Diversity,” Alpha Kappa.

Fall Study Abroad