About
Experienced social worker and lecturer with over 10+ years of online and in-person teaching experience in educational, behavioral, and mental health services through psychoeducation applying empathy, problem-solving, varied communication methods, and patience seeking employment as a Full-Time/Part-Time Adjunct Faculty member.
Teaching Experience
Online Children’s English Teacher · Classover
2021 – 2022
*Delivered 55-minute online classes and groups to kids aged 5 to 13 using a variety of instructional skills *Provided instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the instructional program to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets (i.e., grammar, phonics, listening, reading, etc.) *Addressed all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that develops each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in the appropriate content area *Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment online that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies *Established and maintained standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive online classroom environment *Employed a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students *Managed allotted learning time to maximize student achievement, manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules as well as procedures *Worked with a diversity of individuals/students, document interactions with students, report interactions with students *Managed online classroom crisis and resolve conflict, establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
Online Children’s English Teacher · Education First (EF) Teacher Services, Inc.
2019 – 2022
*Delivered 25-minute one-on-one online classes to kids aged 5 to 10 using various teaching strategies *Utilized total physical response (TPR) among other teaching strategies to support student’s education *Provided instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the instructional program to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets (i.e., grammar, phonics, listening, reading, etc.) *Addressed all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that develops each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in the appropriate content area *Provided a nurturing and supportive learning environment online that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies *Established and maintain standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive online classroom environment *Employed a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students *Managed allotted learning time to maximize student achievement, manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules as well as procedures *Worked with a diversity of individuals/students, document interactions with students, report interactions with students *Managed online classroom crisis and resolve conflict, established and communicated clear objectives for all learning activities
Counselor Intern Licensed Professional of Healing Arts · Metrocare
2023 – 2024
*Provided individual and group therapy in an inpatient setting through psychoeducation to support patients ability to understand the reasons behind their mental health issues using evidenced-based materials *Assessed the social needs of patients, assist and empower patients to develop and use the skills and resources needed to resolve social and other community-based problems *Collaborated with patients to conduct psychosocial assessments, master treatment plans, and treatment plan reviews, and assess/refer community services to assist patients to understand and resolve problems *Provided individual and small group training in living skills such as social skills, budgeting, mobility training, grocery shopping, menu planning, cooking, coping skills, personal hygiene, personal organization, home maintenance, etc. *Provided therapeutic counseling services in accordance with clinical algorithms and billing mandates. *Assisted in completing intake assessments and diagnostic formulations as needed *Coordinated services within the Agency and with other community providers, facilitates skills training and therapeutic groups as well as co-facilitates family education workshops *Provided overall service coordination, psychosocial rehabilitation, emergency services/assessment, referral, transportation, linkage, and advocacy to individuals with varying needs. Performed duties in concert with other members of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Inpatient Therapist · Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
2024 – 2026
*Provided individual and group therapy in an inpatient setting through psychoeducation to support patients ability to understand the potential reasons behind their mental health issues using evidenced-based materials *Developed and implemented therapeutic treatment plans in concert with the interdisciplinary treatment team, contributed effectively to discharge planning, planned and prepared for activities, and maintained the confidentiality of sensitive information *Assessed the social needs of patients, assisted and empowered patients to develop and use the skills and resources needed to resolve social and other community-based problems, and further human wellbeing and human rights as well as conduct individual and family case interviews to identify the nature and extent of patient concerns *Assessed resources for health, welfare, recreation, housing, and other community services and assist patients to understand and resolve problems by providing information as well as monitor the progress of patients in an inpatient setting *Collaborated with patients to conduct psychosocial assessments, master treatment plans, and treatment plan reviews *Supported patients to develop their safety plans to help patients pinpoint their strengths and abilities to recognize their warning signs prior to an emotional crisis as well use their coping skills to face life challenges on their path to discharge
Education
Master of Social Work, Social Work · Arizona State University
2021
Bachelor, Psychology · University of Houston
2012
Graduate Certificate in Counseling Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Services , Mental Health · Capella
2017
Associates, Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Drafting & Design · Houston Community College
2015
Credentials & Certifications
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Tennessee Department of HealthOtherID: 10529
2026
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Texas Behavioral Health Executive CouncilOtherID: 111422
2026
