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San Francisco, California, United States

-Guide and facilitate peer support group discussions, offering a safe and empathetic space for participants to share their experiences and seek guidance-Provide emotional support, actively listening to participants’ concerns and offering encouragement and validation-Develop and implement activities and exercises that promote personal growth, self-reflection, and coping strategies-Collaborate with Lead Facilitator to plan and organize a diverse range of topics and engaging activities-Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards while handling sensitive information shared during group sessions-Foster a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging open dialogue and respecting the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of participants-Utilize strong communication skills to effectively engage participants, build rapport, and create a sense of community within the peer support group-Continuously evaluate and adapt facilitation methods to meet the evolving needs of the participants and enhance the overall effectiveness of the support group

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

-Facilitated a positive learning environment through structured daily lessons, positive reinforcement, re-directing unwanted behaviors, at an exceptional level of organization to ensure smooth, day to day, classroom operations-Developed and conducted weekly Lesson Plans including core subjects, extracurricular activities, community based instruction, etc.-Developed and communicated classroom curriculum, practices, expectations, and district wide policies to students, parents, support staff, and faculty-Developed each student Individual Education Plan (IEP) and facilitated annual Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) and IEP Amendment meetings-Evaluated student progress by developing individualized testing systems, classroom observations, data collection, progress reports based on students IEP-Regularly consulted with classroom support staff, school-based Special Education department, grade-level principals, and district appointed care providers (i.e., hearing, visual, speech, and behavioral specialists) on each student’s academic progress in conjunction with their IEP, as well as to identify and or address any social, behavioral, or developmental needs-Attended school and district wide meetings and Professional Development courses-Trained and informed classroom support staff, through PowerPoint presentations and training sessions, on curricular, policies, and procedural changes and updates-Referred parents to appropriate district and community resources

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

-Worked well under-pressure, in a high-volume restaurant/cafe-Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, hand pours, hot teas, etc-Demonstrated extensive knowledge of coffee, food, and cocktail menus-Greeted customers; received and processed orders; ran food and cleared/cleaned dinning area

Austin, Texas Area

-Handled multiple roles simultaneously under pressure, in a high-volume restaurant-Developed and conducted training sessions with new hires to ensure their full knowledge of company policies and procedures -Worked closely with management and co-workers in identifying and solving both procedural and new-hire problems-Promoted strong staff and customer relationships through exceptional interpersonal and communication skills-Followed through on all customer questions and requests, and resolved concerns in a timely and efficient manner-Oversaw daily operations and facilities management (i.e., opening/closing duties, inventory/stock, etc.)

Austin, Texas Area

-Facilitated a positive learning environment through structured daily lessons, positive reinforcement, re-directing unwanted behaviors, at an exceptional level of organization to ensure smooth, day to day, classroom operations -Successfully administered multiple core functions, including budget development and human resource functions (i.e., hiring, training, supervising, performance evaluation, and staff development)-Developed and conducted weekly Lesson Plans including core subjects, extracurricular activities, community based instruction, etc.-Developed and communicated classroom curriculum, practices, expectations, and district wide policies to students, parents, support staff, and faculty-Trained and informed classroom support staff, through PowerPoint presentations and training sessions, on curricular, policies, and procedural changes and updates

Greater Philadelphia Area

-Maintained up to 8 - 10 open tables concurrently in high-volume restaurant-Received and processed customer orders, createed various café drinks, ran food, cleared tables-Processed payments -Fostered professional relationship with guests by providing excellent customer service -Maintained organized and accessible supply stations to support servers -Full knowledge of food and drink menu