Tanya R. Folk, M.A. Education Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

I manage a caseload of twenty-eight clients who are experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges, often with dual diagnosis. A priority when engaging with clients is to build and maintain rapport to improve outcomes. An accomplishment that stands out for me is getting charges dismissed for a client experiencing schizophrenia, by ensuring compliancy with the judge’s orders. The charges were for breaking and entering the home the family was evicted from during the middle of winter. Other accomplishments include connecting participants with mental health treatment, permanent and supportive housing, medical treatment, preventative care, and entitlements.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

I engaged with the school community by chaperoning trips to museums, parks, and musicals; supporting school musical by assisting backstage (hair, makeup, and costumes); assisting in the classroom; and supporting administrative staff.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

As a voting member of the home and school executive board, I was an advocate for families and students at Carver High School. As the treasurer, I managed all monies (cash, checks, electronic) collected and disbursed through our 501c3 nonprofit, prepared all financial documents (monthly reports, annual audit, annual budget), prepared and distributed tax donation letters to all donors, presented monthly reports to the EB and general membership, played an integral role in fundraising events and organizing events for students and their families (senior celebration, mindfulness workshops, school spirit sales, breakfast with the principal for parents, special membership meetings with school leaders), participated in updating the HSA's By-laws.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Key Achievements: Started a small preschool with 6 children grossing $45,000 in the 1st year and increasing that to $226,000 by the 5th year with 7 employees and 30 children. Designed creative and fun lesson plans to keep students engaged and to prepare them for kindergarten. Feedback from families was a strong indicator that our lesson plans were hitting the mark. Their children were able to easily transition and were excelling in literacy and math. Adapting to the needs of our students and dedication allowed me to build a strong program and played an integral role in the success I was able to achieve.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Key Achievements:Promoted to web developer through hard work and dedication. Established web applications for company Intranet. I developed the company wide online employee evaluation system. This system increased flexibility and efficiency. I created online documentation and conducted training sessions on how to use the new system. Worked closely with a variety of groups to identify technology needs and provide advice on efficient ways to work and share information.Applications Specialist Key Achievements:Provided leadership in improving information sharing and increasing productivity through the use of Microsoft Access databases and macros for Word and Excel. Implemented successful migration to Microsoft Office 2000. Through expertise and excellent customer service got staff back to work by resolving Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Project issues expeditiously.

Wilmington, Delaware

Key Achievements:Through excellent verbal and written communication skills, I effectively provided high level support for Microsoft products and proprietary software, getting clients back to work quickly, regardless of their technical ability. Demonstrated how to resolve problems and work more efficiently through the use of Systems Management Server (SMS).

Wilmington, De

Key Achievements: I was an integral part of a team that provided Microsoft-Office training to several companies (i.e Sun Company, Cigna, American College of Physicians). I proved effective in classroom settings of 20 learners from general staff to senior level executives. Frequently requested to teach executive classes and one on one sessions because of expert knowledge, communication skills, and professionalism.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Key Achievements: With strong communication skills and an expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, I trained corporate clients, equipping them with the necessary knowledge to be efficient and productive using MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. They were able to go back to work and complete tasks with ease. Proven success record training executives and classrooms up to 13 students. Software Coach – Office 97, Windows 95.

Plymouth Meeting, Pa

Key Achievements: Successfully prepared young adults and older adults changing careers for desktop support. Instructed 12-30 students per class. Developed lesson plans (2 ½ hrs lecture, 2 ½ hrs lab), created skill building exercises, created assessment tests, and tutored students with low performance

Greater Philadelphia Area

Key Achievement: Successfully counseled and educated women on family planning. Helped teens understand family planning issues by facilitating rap session to dispel myths.

Master Of Science - Ms, Clinical Mental Heath Counseling

Master Of Arts - Ma, Education/English

Activities and Societies: Worked concurrently during graduate school as a family planning counselor

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Worked concurrently during college as a bank teller and substitute preschool teacher