Experienced Educator / Trainer with Military Background

Posted on: 2017-07-17

Education

5/2015       Doctorate of Psychology in Business Psychology – Consulting Track                                                       

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL (GPA: 3.9 out of 4.0)

2/2012       Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology – Juvenile Treatment and Rehabilitation                                   

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL (GPA: 3.8 out of 4.0)

4/2008       Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Minor: Sociology                                                                                 

Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI (GPA: 3.6 out of 4.0)

Certifications & Training

• Mental Health First Aid; 5/2017 – Focused on risk factors and warning signs to help in crisis and non-crisis situations. Covered depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse. – Berwyn, IL
• Anger Management Treatment Professional (AMTP) – Anticipated 7/2017 – A 6-week trauma training course geared at understanding the impact anger has on the brain, phases of anger episodes, as well as anger management interventions, anger control plans, and cognitive restructuring.
• Veterans Behavioral Health Certificate; 4/2017 – Focused on treating conditions such as PTSD, addictions, traumatic brain injury, and depression. Covered evidence-based therapies including CBT, exposure therapy, and DBT.
• Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI); 5/2016 – Provides techniques for safely deescalating anxious, violent, and aggressive behavior at the earliest possible stage. – Oak Brook, IL 

• Domestic Violence 40-Hour Training; 11/2014 – Focus on issues including medical advocacy, abuser intervention, substance abuse, legal issues, and LGBT issues. – Matteson, IL
• Abuser Intervention Facilitator Training; 6/2014 – Aimed at Partner Abuse Intervention Programs, domestic violence risk assessment, principles and requirements of offender intervention programs, and abuser accountability facilitation. – Homewood, IL

Professional Experience

Lead Behavioral Therapist / Registered Behavior Technician          

Cornerstones Autism Services – Chicago, IL                                                                     4/2016 – Present

-  Provides intensive individualized one-on-one therapy for children with Autism Spectrum

   Disorders and related disorders in their home, and/or a community setting.

- Train therapists to ensure the highest quality of services provided to clients and provide

   refreshers for RBT's who may be experiencing obstacles with current clients or may need

   additional support.

- Work under the supervision of a BCBA to improve efficiency with communication, academic,

   social, and behavioral skills.

Autism Home Support Services – Chicago, IL                                                                  6/2015 – 1/2017                             

- Structured one-on-one interaction and instruction with children with autism and related

  disorders in their home, and/or a community setting.

- Utilize principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to improve social and independent

  living skills within the home and community settings.

- Work under the supervision of a BCBA and a clinical care team in a collaborative environment.

Professor (Part-Time)

Calumet College of St. Joseph – Whiting, IN                                                                   8/2014 – Present

South Suburban College – South Holland, IL                                                                   8/2014 – Present

Harrington College of Design – Chicago, IL                                                                     8/2014 – Present

Courses Taught: Human Growth & Development, Psychoactive Drugs, Interpersonal Communications, Domestic Violence, Interviewing Techniques & Strategies, Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods, Careers in Psychology

Investigator

U.S. Department of Labor – Detroit, MI                                                                           10/2012 – 8/2013

- Determined the scope and direction of criminal and civil cases; identified case issues

and evidence needed while collaborating with other investigators and agencies.

- Managed a caseload of 15-20 cases at any given time, each involving interviews,

intelligence gathering, and submission of applicable civil and criminal reports.

- Performed financial audits, compiled findings, and provided executive reports to improve

efficiency and identify root causes of unresolved issues.

Police Officer / Investigator

United States Navy                                                                                                        08/2008 – 08/2012

Naval Base San Diego, San Diego, CA

- Reviewed all incoming reports from unit, verified accuracy, and disseminated

according to the necessary standard operating procedures.

- Taught a variety of courses to personnel including communication, leadership, and conflict

resolution to improve professionalism on the job.

- Monitored education departments within the security command to ensure efficiency and

improve quality of programs while personnel are enrolled in college.

Naval Air Station Sigonella - Catania, Sicily

- Ran a training team to educate 450 military personnel on conducting criminal investigations,

military policies and procedures, and anti-terrorism and served as a Field Training Officer.

- Responded to over 200 emergency calls throughout the military base addressing violence,

theft, child abuse, and alcohol-related incidents.

Work-Related Internships