Real Life Counseling

Introduction: QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Dynamic instructor/teacher with the ability to make the curricula being taught come alive to students and increases their thirst for knowledge, understanding and real world application. Designed and implemented curriculum for adult students in subjects ranging from G.E.D. Preparation to Business Development. Relate well to people from diverse backgrounds. Traveled internationally to Germany, England and Kenya to conduct business and teach. Personal highlights include: -Strong interpersonal & collaborative skills -Computer proficient -Strong oral & written communication skills -Contract administration -Ability to work independently & efficiently -Effective advocate -Created Economic Empowerment Programs -Recruited & trained staff -Excellent public relations skills -Team player & developer -Ability to plan/manage budgets & grants -Studied the Diaspora PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & TRAINING Function effectively in meeting enrollment goals for the assigned target recruitment area through effectively evaluating each prospective student based on needs, desires, interests, qualifications, motivations, and commitments, in compliance with governmental rules and regulations as well as school and company policies and procedures. Created, developed and implemented the FATHER to Father and FATHER to Daughter Parenting Education programs for incarcerated parents in collaboration with the Dauphin County Prison. Established, instructed and facilitated the Educational and Economic Empowerment Program for Hall Manor residents in collaboration with the Harrisburg Girls and Boys Club. Prepared and executed YMCA Youth Programs in collaboration with government and private agencies as well as public and private funders. Experienced with curriculum design and development for organizations, institutes, and self-learning. Served as practitioner in a wide variety of situations using training & skills in - short and long term counseling - crisis intervention - drug and alcohol prevention - hospice counseling - individual and group counseling - domestic violence intervention - case management - treatment plan development PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Designed and developing the International Academy of Ma’at – a system designed to bring everything in our lives in order and excellence through teaching and practicing the principles of truth, justice, righteousness, balance, harmony, order and reciprocity as established by our ancestors. Developed and taught curriculum for adult students at the former Harrisburg Institute of Trade and Technology in Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Computer Concepts, Technical Writing, Customer Relations, Job Search and Career Studies. Taught, counseled and prepared adult students for success through curricula on Certified Nursing Assistant, Forklift Operator, and Culinary Arts. Designed curricula, trained instructors/counselors and taught classes on Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention, Anger Management and Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention. Prepared adult students to successfully pass A.B.E/G.E.D. tests; supervised Counseling Department; designed and implemented Parent Education Programs; served as Early Childhood Educator; provided Career Counseling; served as liaison between the agency and employers to develop and maintain an active job bank; conducted family and individual counseling at all agency sites in various counties. Created, trained instructors, and taught Youth Rites of Passage Programs and Classes for boys and girls ages 7 – 14 topics that included, but were not limited to Self Identity & Self Esteem; Ancestral & Family History; Healthy Living; Decision-making; Sexuality Education; Goal Setting & Achievement; Financial Preparation; Violence Prevention; Respect for Elders; African Dance and Rhythms. Served as Juvenile Probation Officer which required managing caseload of juveniles in various stages of the justice system; preparing for and appearing in court; cultivating and maintaining community resources and counseling families. EDUCATION Master’s Degree in Religion Evangelical Training Association approved teacher Evangelical School of Theology, Myerstown, PA Bachelor’s Degree in American Studies University of Texas, San Antonio, TX