         YOUTH ADVOCATE       Professional Summary     Motivated, enthusiastic, responsible and goal-oriented young educator seeking new opportunities in education and educational background of Psychology and Sociology. Personal and empathetic, with great sense of humor and the ability to bring out the best in others. Skilled in working with children with special learning skills and mental health issues. Motivate and able to bridge student experiences, academic lessons and subjects to real- life situations. Active team member who can effectively collaborate with all stakeholders and establish quality relationships in working with difficult children.        Core Qualifications          Critical thinker  Problem resolution ability  Client/family focused  Solution-focused counseling  Self-starter  Dedicated patient advocate      Low income and homeless populations  Client engagement  Quick learner  Case management  Compassionate  Reliable transportation            Experience      Youth Advocate   09/2015       Company Name   City  ,   State       Work with youth ages 12-18 that are homeless (for various reasons), living in shelter with personal, social, academic, and life goals.  Consult with other professionals regarding the treatment of specific clients.  Counsel and prepare residents for their transition back into the community.  Quickly respond to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.          Teacher   06/2011   to   04/2015     Company Name   City  ,   State       Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.  Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).  Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.  Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.  Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.  Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self- advocacy.          Teacher   06/2008   to   07/2011     Company Name   City  ,   State       Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.  Guide or counsel students with adjustment problems, academic problems, or special academic interests.  Modify the general kindergarten or elementary education curriculum for special-needs students.  Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).    Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.  Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self- advocacy.          Mental Health Case Manager   10/2004   to   06/2011     Company Name   City  ,   State       Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.  Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.  Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.  Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.          Teacher   06/2003   to   07/2007     Company Name   City  ,   State       Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).  Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.  Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.  Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.Encouraged parents to take an active role in their child's education.          Accomplishments      Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.  Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.  Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).  Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.  Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy.  Guide or counsel students with adjustment problems, academic problems, or special academic interests.  Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Sociology  Master's in School Administration/Supervision  45+ hours of Masters level course in school counseling  Certified in Special Education K-12  Passed the Praxis Series  10 years of related teaching experience  Five years of related mental health experience  Experience with dealing with families and conducting meetings  Silver National Career Readiness Certificate            Education      Master of Education     May 2016       LIBERTY UNIVERSITY   City  ,   State       GPA:   GPA: 3.57    GPA: 3.57        Bachelor of Arts  :   Psychology/Sociology   May 2003       NORTH CAROLINA WESLEYAN COLLEGE   City  ,   State       GPA:   GPA: 2.72    Psychology/Sociology GPA: 2.72        Master of Education School Administration     Jun 2006       CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE   City  ,   State       GPA:   GPA: 3.82    GPA: 3.82        High School Diploma     Jun 1997       EASTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL     State               Skills     Mental Health, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, Microsoft Word, Quality Teaching    