Experience

• University of Texas

  Senior Student Associate

  Conducted Emergency Preparedness research on emergency provisions on the University of Texas at Austin's campus in comparison to Emergency Preparedness of other major institutions of higher learning
  Assisted in the development of an emergency plan for large scale emergencies (i.e.: mass shooting, etc.) on the university's campus
  Provided back-up support to Director of Student Emergency Services and gathered information and statistical data for reports regarding emergency records of the students

• San Diego State University

  Instructor

  Facilitation of online instruction in rehabilitation counseling
  Assisted with grading, tracking, and posting student's academic progress
  Delivered feedback and advisement on student's status
  Created and developed weekly updates for students and instructors
  Created spreadsheets and databases on all student activities and time sensitive documents. Responded to emails and other correspondences and remained in strict confidence

• DARS Division for Blind Services

  Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

  Ensured connections with service providers to meet the needs of clients for their training, therapies, and other medical services
  Worked with college and non-college students with blindness or visual impairments to reach their employment goals while providing counseling and guidance concerning their ability to cope with their disability
  Utilized extensive case management skills including case notes, case planning, and case preparation
  Completed applications, and made referrals to social service providers
  Maintained accurate data and reports on clients
  Assisted with guided job search, interviewing skills, and resume writing tactics for clients with blindness or visual impairments
  Monitored and maintained a budget of over $100,000 for 100+ clients on a rigorous caseload while making connections with the community for potential employment opportunities for clients

• University of North Texas

  Assistant Professor

  Responsible for the supervision of the development, implementation and administration of providing intensive college instruction in an adult education program regarding research and clinical experience and rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities
  Develop plans, course objectives, aids, and evaluation of training materials on a regular basis. Identify needs analysis, task analysis, and organizational analysis
  Expand critical talking points, enforce policy guidance, and create materials for electronic distribution.
  Lecture, conduct power point presentations, and provide technical assistance and oversight within training program
  Maintain project database, and execute one-on-one and, group activities
  Supervise training in rehabilitation services
  Work closely with officials to assure conformity with extensive training guidelines for the appropriate use of nationally controlled training resources
  Conduct case studies, content validity, and maintain goal achievement and autonomy within guided timeframes
  Intervene and resolve sensitive situations regarding antagonistic individuals and assist in the overall development of interpersonal skills to dentify and resolve problems
  Make recommendations for future improvement operations, and integrate support resources when necessary
  Monitor and evaluate the progress and outcome of the students
  Maintain compliance regarding all state and federal mandates.