Multi-course Instruction within the Counseling & Related Programs department.

Assess and diagnose mental and emotional disorders in Pre-K3 to 5th-grade students within an International Baccalaureate Chinese Immersion Elementary School environment. Conduct interviews with students and their families and review medical and social case histories. Develop and administer treatment programs tailored to each individual, employing diverse psychological techniques for enhanced adjustment. Determine suitable treatment modalities, and establish the frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy sessions for individuals, groups, and families. Monitor student progress meticulously, adjusting and documenting treatment plans accordingly. Offer immediate psychological intervention during student/staff/family crises. Collaborate with school staff/teams to identify student counseling requirements. Create and oversee Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 goals as per the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Provide ongoing counseling and feedback to families regarding student assessment and treatment advancement. Lead initiatives to research, devise, and implement social-emotional well-being curricula and other relevant school projects pertaining to the overall School Counseling Program.

Multi-course Instruction within the College of Arts, Sciences and Education

Provide intensive telehealth services to adolescent and young adult LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients ages 12-26 across 20 statesIn a virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) setting, I facilitate ongoing Group Therapy sessions over a 12-week treatment cycleEmploy appropriate evidence-based therapeutic interventions including, person-centered, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed careCollaborate with Care Coordinators to ensure safety and support for clients in crisisDocument client progress notes in a timely mannerWork closely with colleagues and clinical supervisor to ensure continuity and consistency of client careEngage in weekly clinical supervision

Provide individual and group therapy to dual diagnosed clients in both an inpatient/outpatient community based setting. My therapeutic approach is person-centered and mindfulness focused. Treatment includes but not limited to short/long-term therapy, and I am also well versed in crisis management and crisis response.Treatment focused in the areas of:AnxietyAttachment IssuesCollege/Graduate School IssuesCultural Identity DepressionDifficulties with Self-EsteemMood DisordersMulticultural ConcernsFamily DynamicsGrief/LossLife TransitionsLonelinessProfessional/Career IssuesRelationship DifficultiesSexual AbuseTrauma-Informed CareWomen's IssuesOther Issues ​Client focus includes:IndividualsCouplesChildren and AdolescentsFamilies

Responsible for coordinating, tracking, and supervising service delivery to students to enhance their mental, social and emotional well-being as well as improve their academic experience.Supervise, evaluate, support, guide and assist service providers (social work, case managers) with barriers that challenge students’ abilities to access their education. These barriers include but are not limited to: truancy, trauma, maladaptive behaviors, and the effects of physical, social-emotional or socioeconomic issues.Ongoing collaboration with the teachers, service providers, school administrators, parents/guardians, and community partners.

In this advanced clinical field experience, I am gaining additional clinical training as a psychotherapist as well as a clinical supervisor of master-level clinicians.Clinical focus: Loneliness, life-transitions, relationship/family issues, depression, anxiety, Youth, Teens/Young Adults, Couples/Marriage, Trauma, Grief & LossCertifications: Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, Licensed Professional School Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (in progress)Practice States: WA, MD, DCInsurances Accepted: N/AAccepting new clients: Yes

Provided programmatic oversight for the Professional School Counseling Track which included curriculum development and teaching masters level students. Taught across programs which included the CACREP accredited Clinical Mental Health Masters-level courses, as well as the Psychology Bachelor-level courses. Well-versed in teaching in an online environment via the Learning Management System, Blackboard. Have working knowledge of Moodle as well.Courses Taught: PSY 314: Personality Theory (online BA course)PSY 422: Child Psychology (online BA course)EGC 502: Societal Issues in School CounselingEGC 508: Testing and AssessmentEGC 513: Culminating SeminarEGC 514: Practicum (entire sequence)EGC 596: Multicultural CounselingEGC 633: Internship I-IV (entire sequence)COUN 502: Ethical Dilemmas in Counseling (CACREP)COUN 503: Human Growth and DevelopmentCOUN 510: Multicultural Counseling (CACREP)COUN 520/523: ASCA Model (CACREP)COUN 560: Introduction to School Counseling (CACREP)​Courses Developed:COUN 520: ASCA Model (CACREP)COUN 560: Introduction to Professional School Counseling (CACREP)EGC 502: Societal Issues in CounselingEGC 510: Leadership for ChangeEGC 513: Guidance and Counseling Culminating SeminarEGC 516: Tools for Academic Inquiry EGC 596: Multicultural Counseling

Designed and managed a comprehensive school counseling program across the school districtServed as Co-Lead Counselor and provided coaching to new school counselorsDeveloped yearly school counseling curriculum, planned implementation, and reviewed program effectivenessDesigned and implemented Social Emotional Learning (SEL) school-wide program including the implementation of Community/Restorative Circle practicesSupervised, designed, and provided oversight of Advisory Council team which included lesson planning and teacher-facing professional developmentMaintained awareness of professional development opportunities that promoted best practices at the local/state/federal levels Managed Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) which included serving on the following school committees: Student Attendance Review Team (SART) School Intervention Team (SIT), The Green Team (School Counselors), Grade-Level Team and Guidance Team.Demonstrated strong understanding of federal and state guidelines pertaining to the eligibility of children and provision of services for the McKinney-Vento Homeless Program Designed and implemented protocols for McKinney-Vento Homeless Student population which include building-wide professional developmentEstablished community partnerships necessary to support family dynamics such as mental health counseling, housing support and or clothing food resources, and donations Provided solution-focused brief individual counseling to students on areas such as anger management, respect, bullying, grief, transitioning to a new school, friendship, and organization of small groups and after school clubs Designed and implemented Student College Leadership and Life Portfolios which includes High School and Beyond Plans and Career AssessmentsEnrolled new students, determined correct course selection in ordinance to OSPI requirementsScheduled and coordinated distribution of student schedules and all related activities prior to first day of school.

Provided overall management and oversight for both the Housing Opportunities for People Living with AIDS (HOPWA) and Ryan White grants funding activities which include Medical Case Management and other Supportive Services for people in the District living with HIV/AIDS.• Supervised Medical Case Management Housing & Care Team• Conducted housing interviews and approved placement in transitional housing for clients living with HIV/AIDS • Designed and facilitated weekly substance abuse/psychoeducation groups

Provided hospital based crisis support on an on-call capacity as part of the DC Sexual Assault Crisis Response Program. Worked collaboratively with various community partners to provide case management support to survivors of various violent crimes.Delivered ongoing case management which included establishing a rapport with the survivor, serving as point of contact during their recovery process and assessing victim needs and ensure that they are being met through NVRDC’s services or those of a trusted referral partner.

Provided therapeutic intensive case management support to 30+ clients with dual diagnosis in an outpatient settingCollaborated with client and clinical team to develop treatment goals and implement treatment plansCollaborated with client and partners (psychiatrists, medical providers, justice system and other community supporters) to help client optimize treatment outcomesConducted 50% community based outreach – meeting clients in their natural environment to establish therapeutic rapport and deliver service Completed case notation within 24 hours of service delivery

Managed a fluctuating caseload of up to 60+ consumers over the course of a year; conducted 7-10 initial intakes weekly to assess client's treatment needs. Provide individual psychotherapy to justice involved and court mandated residential clients. Crafted treatment plans, exit plans, last chance contracts and DAP/SOAP Notes.Designed, implemented and facilitate a weekly psychoeducational group of 15-20 homeless men living in Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded transitional housing. The goal of the group was to educate men on how to address the barriers of homeless in Washington, DC.

Primary role included the management of a hefty fluctuating caseload of 60-90 families where I provided education and advocacy to empower families to fully drive the Special Education process. This included close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team over a 2 - 4 month process, continuous family engagement, appointment scheduling, evaluations, eligibility determination, site placement, follow-up and timely case annotations.

Graduate Student Liaison. Emerging Leader. Greeter. Registration Support. Education Session Facilitator.

Provided therapeutic counseling to children and adolescents ages 4 - 21 years old. Developed and implemented treatment plans. Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team members which included - clinical staff, parents, community partners (school teams, juvenile justice agencies, CFSA and medical providers).

Worked directly for the Chief of Staff's Office and National Trauma Experts charged to implement the Trauma Systems Grant which was rolled out in the summer of 2013. My primary role including project coordination of online and face-to-face trainings of over 1300 Foster Parents, Social Workers and Police on the on a trauma-informed system of care model.

Independently managed database conversion and implementation of MicroEdge GIFTS. Implemented systems, policies and procedures to ensure integrity of database and its usage; which included a finished product of a Grants Management Procedures Manual. Provided oversight for various aspects of the grant making process; vetted RFPs, responded to grant inquiries, managed grants through their life cycle.Fostered relationships with Giving Circle Donors and Grantee Partners. Managed event logistics for community outreach efforts, donor engagements and staff volunteer efforts.

Enhanced office systems and administrative procedures manuals that resulted in efficient office practices. Responsible for the implementation of the organizations "Greening" campaign in support of the building management's overall goal. Managed the office day-to-day operations. Handled HR and Bookkeeping tasks (benefits, hired, trained, receivables, payables and vendor relations).

Managed complexed Executive Staff schedules. Worked closely with Executive Board and Donors. Provided event coordinating for Executive Board Retreats and the annual Leadership Luncheon as well as other fundraising events.

Maintained Corporate Sales database. Prepared daily and weekly reports for Business Development Manager. Assisted in the logistical planning and organization of Business Development Events.