Maritza Soto, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Pompano Beach, Fl, Us

Pompano Beach, Fl, Us

United States

Provide talk therapy in the geriatric population in ALF facilities.

Miami, Florida, United States

• Responsible for managing over 1,500 students academic advisement • Provide support of counseling • Collaborated with teachers and family to conduct meetings and behavioral assessments • Conducted presentations related to substance abuse including Tobacco use on campus. • Communicated to school leadership team regarding student academic progress and behavioral issues • Analyze student performance in class and share professional judgement regarding the source… Show more • Responsible for managing over 1,500 students academic advisement • Provide support of counseling • Collaborated with teachers and family to conduct meetings and behavioral assessments • Conducted presentations related to substance abuse including Tobacco use on campus. • Communicated to school leadership team regarding student academic progress and behavioral issues • Analyze student performance in class and share professional judgement regarding the source of the problem • Facilitate crisis intervention plans, threat assessment, suicide risk assessment, and support group • Organize mental health events including Mental Health Awareness Month, National Children in Bereavement Month, and Socially and Emotionally strong program • Developed and executed a mental health check-in system • Conduct mental health presentations in classrooms on a variety of topics including grief and loss, healthy relationships Show less

Miami, Florida, United States

• Design & carry out career exploration curriculum & teacher guide for the SMA GED Program. • Facilitate career exploration workshops on the following topics: Employability skills, financial literacy, basic computer skills, career assessments, entrepreneurship, workforce ready, college/university track. • Meet One/One with students daily at 2-locations: Miami Jackson & Booker T. Washington to complete the following tasks: Job applications, resume building, college/university/technical… Show more • Design & carry out career exploration curriculum & teacher guide for the SMA GED Program. • Facilitate career exploration workshops on the following topics: Employability skills, financial literacy, basic computer skills, career assessments, entrepreneurship, workforce ready, college/university track. • Meet One/One with students daily at 2-locations: Miami Jackson & Booker T. Washington to complete the following tasks: Job applications, resume building, college/university/technical college applications, scholarships & grants, fellowship programs/internships, & business application. • Organize local College/University Tours. • Develop & monitor program exit interviews for graduating students. • Conduct follow-ups with recent graduates. • Connect with local community partners for employment & career focus resources. • Create new partnerships with local agencies and programs to advance students post GED program.• Monitor student learning progress and adjust delivery of instruction as necessary to ensure career infusion is embedded in all classes and accommodate ESOL students.• Design workshop activities according to individual abilities and learning styles. • Use a variety of Career instruction tools & resources to encourage active student involvement Show less

Miami, Florida, United States

• Oversee the operation of the GED SMA program at the Booker T. Washington Site.• Assist in the development and implementation of GED career path curriculum. • Provide support in the production of instructional materials to GED and ESOL teachers. • Assist teachers with different techniques and strategies related to second language instruction (ESOL). • Oversee student registration and enrollment. • Conduct parent and student conference meetings. • Connect students to… Show more • Oversee the operation of the GED SMA program at the Booker T. Washington Site.• Assist in the development and implementation of GED career path curriculum. • Provide support in the production of instructional materials to GED and ESOL teachers. • Assist teachers with different techniques and strategies related to second language instruction (ESOL). • Oversee student registration and enrollment. • Conduct parent and student conference meetings. • Connect students to employment opportunities via community resources. • Assist with graduation and the development of student exit surveys. • Assist with new student orientation and student schedule testing. • Develop and manage student data information in preparation for official GED testing, CASAS, and TABE. • Organize teachers, staff, and student activities. • Lead and assist with the development of professional development workshops for teachers and staff at the Miami Jackson and Booker T. Washington High School site. • Assist with the social media marketing campaign for Booker T. Washington site. • Develop working relationships with school staff and local community partners. • Organize local college tours and on campus visitations by workforce and legal office organizations. • Order teachers and staff materials, tools, and equipment required to provide students a competitive GED program experience. Show less

North Miami Beach, Florida

North Miami Beach, Florida

• Taught career research and development to students Grade 6-10th, virtually and in-person.• Develop a curriculum based on 16-career clusters in which students learn the fundamentals techniques and education requirements in the following industries: Science, Technology, Mathematics o Business and Industry o Public Service o Arts and Humanities o Multidisciplinary studies • Develop projects centered around creating a business. • Students learn about financial… Show more • Taught career research and development to students Grade 6-10th, virtually and in-person.• Develop a curriculum based on 16-career clusters in which students learn the fundamentals techniques and education requirements in the following industries: Science, Technology, Mathematics o Business and Industry o Public Service o Arts and Humanities o Multidisciplinary studies • Develop projects centered around creating a business. • Students learn about financial literary, the labor market, and job-seeking skills for competitive employment. Show less

North Miami Beach, Florida, United States

• Teach sports psychology to students in the 9th and 10th grade, virtually and in-person.• Educate students how athlete overcome difficulties and improve performance. • How to conduct researches in sport psychology. • Present strategies on how athlete should deal with setbacks and mental stress. • Discuss coping mechanisms athletes use to prepare for competitions. • Educate athletes about behavioral, mental, and emotional control skills.• Maintain psychological… Show more • Teach sports psychology to students in the 9th and 10th grade, virtually and in-person.• Educate students how athlete overcome difficulties and improve performance. • How to conduct researches in sport psychology. • Present strategies on how athlete should deal with setbacks and mental stress. • Discuss coping mechanisms athletes use to prepare for competitions. • Educate athletes about behavioral, mental, and emotional control skills.• Maintain psychological guidelines related to sport science. Show less

•Conducted and document mental health assessments for all children, mostly ages 13-17•Screened for trauma, child abuse including sexual abuse and human trafficking concerns •Screened for risk of harm to self or others, recommend appropriate isolation or referral as needed•Provided crisis intervention as needed•Assessed need for higher level of mental health care, including outside referral •Consulted with medical personnel to coordinate care •Reported significant… Show more •Conducted and document mental health assessments for all children, mostly ages 13-17•Screened for trauma, child abuse including sexual abuse and human trafficking concerns •Screened for risk of harm to self or others, recommend appropriate isolation or referral as needed•Provided crisis intervention as needed•Assessed need for higher level of mental health care, including outside referral •Consulted with medical personnel to coordinate care •Reported significant incidents according to policies and procedures •Coordinated with case managers and ongoing clinicians regarding reunification of youth with their parent or other caregiver •Documented all contact with children in database according to policies and procedures Show less

•Provides oversight to the Individual, Placement & Support (IPS) employment/education program for youth and adults living with a mental illness •Provides group/individual supervision for staff with clinical caseloads •Ensures exceptional program outcomes by providing training and field mentoring for staff•Monitor program outcomes and implement Quality Improvement Plans•Act as a liaison to other mental health department coordinators and administrators •Assigns staff to… Show more •Provides oversight to the Individual, Placement & Support (IPS) employment/education program for youth and adults living with a mental illness •Provides group/individual supervision for staff with clinical caseloads •Ensures exceptional program outcomes by providing training and field mentoring for staff•Monitor program outcomes and implement Quality Improvement Plans•Act as a liaison to other mental health department coordinators and administrators •Assigns staff to local mental health agencies to enhance integrated services •Lead with the development of fidelity action plans based on recommendations from fidelity review committee Show less

•Collected client information for program requirement by conducting interviews •Assessed client mental health conditions by conferring with them and their families •Facilitated Psychosocial and Substance Abuse treatment services to at-risk youth•Developed and Facilitated Assessments, Education and Treatment Plans •Attended staff meeting and trainings as required by the agency•Attended weekly case reviews and client follows ups•Developed and maintained client records… Show more •Collected client information for program requirement by conducting interviews •Assessed client mental health conditions by conferring with them and their families •Facilitated Psychosocial and Substance Abuse treatment services to at-risk youth•Developed and Facilitated Assessments, Education and Treatment Plans •Attended staff meeting and trainings as required by the agency•Attended weekly case reviews and client follows ups•Developed and maintained client records according to agency standards •Managed clients mental health condition utilizing CBT techniques to address presenting issue•Attended monthly meetings to discuss clients placed on Behavioral Intervention Plan •Evaluated effectiveness of treatment plan and modified accordingly Show less

• Provided counseling and support groups to victims• Acted as a liaison between the transitional program and other agency programs • Participated in 24 hours of annual training directly related to the provision of services to victims• Assisted victims of domestic violence and sexual assault with the injunction process • Provided courtroom accompaniment to petitioners for injunctions • Provided crisis intervention to victims of domestic and sexual violence • Provided… Show more • Provided counseling and support groups to victims• Acted as a liaison between the transitional program and other agency programs • Participated in 24 hours of annual training directly related to the provision of services to victims• Assisted victims of domestic violence and sexual assault with the injunction process • Provided courtroom accompaniment to petitioners for injunctions • Provided crisis intervention to victims of domestic and sexual violence • Provided advocacy on behalf of victims through work with social service agencies, law enforcement, medical personnel, and the court system Show less

Florida A&M University

Experimental Psychology: Graded papers, developed chapter presentations using powerpoint, and data input using SPSS (statistical program).

Tallahassee, Florida Area

Research on African American women college students and HIV/AIDs education.

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Advanced Psychological Statistics: Presented chapter presentations to grad students using powerpoint slides and assisted students with using SPSS (Statistical Packaging for the Social Sciences) program.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Research project on Domestic Violence:Investigated types of violence and factors that influence Latin women’s culture •Attended conferences and forums concerning the laws and religious views on violence against women •Prepared and administrated questionnaires on college campus, agency, and in surrounding communities •Conducted focus groups and interviews •Use SPSS statistical program to analyze and interpret data

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

• 12 hours a week• Adults ages 19-60• Attended community activities/workshops and seminars of the following topics:o The Catholic church’s position on abortions and sex education o The Dominican Republic constitution and laws to protect women’s rights and health• Workshop presentations:o Facilitated “Breaking the silence” victims and survivors of domestic violenceo Facilitated focus groups with victims and survivors of domestic violence • Community… Show more • 12 hours a week• Adults ages 19-60• Attended community activities/workshops and seminars of the following topics:o The Catholic church’s position on abortions and sex education o The Dominican Republic constitution and laws to protect women’s rights and health• Workshop presentations:o Facilitated “Breaking the silence” victims and survivors of domestic violenceo Facilitated focus groups with victims and survivors of domestic violence • Community Activities:o Attended marches during violence against women’s weeko Observed in a counseling session of a victim of domestic violence • Recorded intake and referred forms data information from the archive • Facilitated workshops/seminars in other communities outside the district Show less

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

• Investigated types of violence and factors that influence Latin women’s culture • Attended conferences and forums concerning the laws and religious views on violence against women • Prepared and administrated questionnaires on college campus, agency, and in surrounding communities • Conducted focus groups and interviews • Used SPSS statistical program to analyze and interpret data

Florida A&M University

Advanced Psychological Statistics: Assisted undergrad and grad students with using SPSS (Statistical Packaging for the Social Sciences) program.

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Lab of Alytia Levendosky, PhD. • Mother and Infant Study related to domestic violence • Converted questionnaires to electronic format using MediaLab software• Trained in the use of physiological instruments, including Von Frey hair, heart monitor, and 2-point discrimination task • Attended weekly lab meetings• Trained to administered PTSD semi-structured interviews

Clinical Psychology Department

SROP: Summer Research Opportunity Program•Participated in 10-wk research program for STEM/McNair students•Attended seminars in statistics•Conducted literature review•Used an archival data set from a large 10-year longitudinal study to conduct an empirical research project •Conducted basic and intermediate statistical analyses•Prepared an empirical manuscript under the supervision of Dr. Alytia Levendosky•Presented at S.R.O.P conference at Ohio State… Show more SROP: Summer Research Opportunity Program•Participated in 10-wk research program for STEM/McNair students•Attended seminars in statistics•Conducted literature review•Used an archival data set from a large 10-year longitudinal study to conduct an empirical research project •Conducted basic and intermediate statistical analyses•Prepared an empirical manuscript under the supervision of Dr. Alytia Levendosky•Presented at S.R.O.P conference at Ohio State UniversityMother and Infant Study related to Domestic Violence •Converted questionnaires to electronic format using MediaLab software•Trained in the use of physiological instruments, including Von Frey hair, heart monitor, and 2-point discrimination task •Attended weekly lab meetings•Trained to administered PTSD semi-structured interviews Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Research Topic: A Qualitative Descriptive Study: How IPS Supervisors and Practitioners Assist with Job Retention Ph.D. Candidate.

Master’S Degree, Community Psychology

Activities and Societies: The Association of Black Psychologists, ABPsi Masters of Science Thesis (Huberta Jackson-Lowman, PhD.) Intimate.

B.S, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psi-Chi-The International Honor Society in Psychology, Golden Key International Honour Society.

Study Abroad Recipient, Psychology

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic