Nichole Stone Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Florida Area

Currently on maternity leave from ESE Cognitive Developer (educator) position. Led classroom of 7-9 nonverbal students and 2 assistants. Trained on correct methodology and developed curriculum for classroom for the 2016-2017 school year.

Melbourne, Florida Area

Instructor for ESE students. Currently working to develop curriculum for instructional purposes.

Cocoa, Florida

Women's and Veterans Program

Women'S Residential Brevard

As the first case manager for Women’s Rehabilitation Brevard, I was responsible to create and build a set of policies and standards with which to train future case managers.Implemented changes to curriculum for group sessions and life skills training that facilitated improved development in clienteleIncorporated abilities to outreach for community resources to grow volunteerism and additional services for clients on siteTrained as AVATAR Super User and became responsible for training all onsite personnel on how to use AVATAR for chart keeping purposes.Responsible for auditing all client charts for compliance with state requirements.Created and maintained reporting for PPWRX and SAMH eligible clients while analyzing client charts to determine availability for state funding.Able to build and maintain case plans for 16 clients while facilitating 10 groups per week, additional outings into the community, and staff members’ needs for training or documentation.

Cocoa, Florida

Case Management• Auditing case management files based on Compliance Officer’s training• Handling files for case management including creating new files for new clients, closing out former client files, creating documentation for existing client files, updating forms with current client information and program progressionCounseling• Direct contact with clients aged 12-15 years of age placed in residential substance abuse treatment through the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)• Building rapport with clients and staff to facilitate therapeutic communication• Handling files for the counseling team in accordance with DJJ compliance including creating new files, updating files, obtaining client signatures for group sessions, etc.• Facilitating group counseling sessions under supervision in substance abuse, life skills training, and various other topics.• Creating interesting group sessions by thinking creatively about what clients need and accessing community resources• Writing group summaries and reports for group counseling sessionsOther Skills Utilized• Utilizing community resources to obtain sports equipment, clothing, and other donations for the clients• Interacting with client families via phone or in person during BGTH events• Addressing requests from case management and counselors for assistance in various office related tasks such as copying, sending out mail, etc.• Ability to handle multiple requests at once regarding various case management, counselor, and client needs

Melbourne, Florida

Office Assistant - Department of PsychologyMember - Phi Sigma Sigma, Iota Eta ChapterMember (Former VP) - Psi ChiMember - GSA

• CPR and First Aid Certified• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor under severe pressure• Ability to uphold the respect and attention of multiple teens (between 8-30) at any given moment• Ability to use rewards system to maintain a fair program of discipline or praise with teens• Provide curriculum to students unable to attend school for various reasons• Ability to provide basic care services, such as cooking, cleaning, homework, hygiene, etc.• Knowledgeable about childhood disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD• Ability to work with social workers, case managers, counselors and parents to help bring the child to a new level of understanding about legal situations, domestic disputes, etc.

• Managing case load for entire North Side Youth Program (approximately 400 youth throughout each year)• Maintaining all program folders, course materials, and PDAP books• Construction of new after-school prevention curriculum called Recovery 101• Running and mediating all group meetings containing teens from 12-17 years old• Providing individual, group and family counseling to clients in need• Teaching seminars and classes for adult group• Creating and facilitating weekend activities and retreats for youth and adult group• CPR and First Aid Certified• PDAP Substance Abuse Counselor Training completed

Master Of Education - Med, Curriculum And Instruction

Program designed to create instructional design for multiple purposes, educational, k-12, STEM, ESE, and adult.

Master Of Science (Ms), Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Clinical Psychology, 3.76

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi, Phi Sigma Sigma - Iota Eta Chapter, GSAGraduated Magna Cum Laude

Biology, General