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Brittney
Blount
Professional Summary

Enthusiastic Elementary School Teacher eager to help students learn and develop in academic, social, and emotional areas.

Thorough Child Protective Specialist committed to keeping children safe and properly cared for by completing investigations and working hard to strengthen family units. Excellent communication skills with an organized and systematic approach. Ready to bring experience.

Motivated Behavior Specialist adept at working with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Familiar with neglect and child abuse situations. Advocates for available resources and builds powerful support network around children in need .

Skills
  • Behavioral improvements
  • Organization and planning
  • Relationship building
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Family services
  • Individual and family counseling
  • Community Resources
  • Client needs assessment
  • File management
  • Excellent work ethic
Education
Elizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City, NC12/2013Bachelor of Science: Psychology
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZExpected in 12/2021Master of Science: Professional Counseling
Work History
Washington County Schools - Elementary Classroom Teacher
Plymouth , NC10/2018 - Current
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Taught all core subjects including math, science, technology and history.
Heritage Collegiate Leadership Academy- Elementary School Social Worker
Windsor, NC01/2016 - 09/2018
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
  • Organized activities for birth parents and in-home support counselors.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
  • Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
  • Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
  • Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
  • Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
  • Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
  • Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
  • Recommended treatment protocols such as group therapy or rehabilitation.
  • Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
  • Mediated conflicts through structured sessions.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
THE MEDICAL OFFICE OF DR. P. RATHNAM, INC, - Qualified Mental Health Professional
Greenville , NC04/2012 - 12/2017
  • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
  • Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Maintained caseload of more than 20 children in public schools and group home placements.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Managed caseload of 30-35 patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
  • Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life in order to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
Washington County Department Of Social Services- CPS Investigator
Plymouth, NC08/2015 - 10/2016
  • Visited homes, inspected surroundings and interviewed family members.
  • Maintained case records and legal documentation.
  • Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and offered testimony.
  • Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
  • Developed plans to strengthen family units.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Organized activities for birth parents and in-home support counselors.
  • Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
  • Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
  • Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
  • Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
  • Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
  • Organized activities for birth parents and in-home support counselors.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Washington County Schools
  • Heritage Collegiate Leadership Academy
  • THE MEDICAL OFFICE OF DR. P. RATHNAM, INC,
  • Washington County Department Of Social Services

School Attended

  • Elizabeth City State University
  • Grand Canyon University

Job Titles Held:

  • Elementary Classroom Teacher
  • Elementary School Social Worker
  • Qualified Mental Health Professional
  • CPS Investigator

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Psychology
    Master of Science : Professional Counseling

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