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Farmington Ct

Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, art, sports, and play dates. Model appropriate social behaviors and encouraging empathy and concern for others to cultivate the development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills. Work with parents to develop and implement disciplinary programs to promote desirable behaviors such as self-control, flexibility, coping skills, and time management skills.

Farmington

Lead weekly group-counseling sessions (14 high school and 8 elementary students) that provide support in areas such as grief, stress, or chemical dependency. Individually Counsel 12 students weekly to help them understand problems, define goals, and develop realistic action plans. Collect information about students, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and developmental histories. Develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on each students interested, abilities, and needs using cognitive behavior therapy, impulse control strategies, growth mindset and mindfulness curriculum. Successfully engage high school students in group therapy and provide a safe area to discuss mental health concerns.

Farmington Ct

Organized activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, storytelling, and field trips. Observed and evaluated children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health to help design curriculum. Successfully identified children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems to help promote learning. Met with parents and guardians monthly to discuss their children's progress, and suggested ways that they can promote learning and development.

Bedford Nh

Provided before and after school care in a safe learning environment for children ages 3-6. Maintained attendance and completed required reports including, state funding, attendance and supply orders. Held conferences with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies, as well as students’ behavioral or learning concerns.

Manchester New Hampshire

Applied new knowledge involved in supporting a crisis unit through family court visits, therapy sessions, IEP meetings and family appointments to assist teens in treatment plans, and daily life. Observed and engaged with residents during their daily routines, and completed daily written reports that were used to communicate concerns, daily activities and necessary information happening in the unit to changing staff. Partnered with outside agencies such as The Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, local soup kitchens and mental health offices to promote and support the well-being of the residence and offer community services opportunities for residents to give back and increase overall life satisfaction. Completed 15 home visits and gained an understanding of each client situation and provided support to the family.

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Diploma, General Studies