Hilary Reed

Biography:

Work Experience: 12.5 years

Work Experience:

I am a recent Clinical Mental Health Counseling program graduate. I earned my Masters degree in August, 2023. Even though I have a disability, I feel that this may actually be helpful when working with prospective clients, as it will allow me to relate more effectively to their struggles as a resulting of my own experiences with barriers and needing to overcome them. This lived experience will help me provide efficient and quality services to people from diverse backgrounds, providing encouragement, demonstrating advocacy, and inspiring change within the lives of those who are struggling. I have experience with case management and documentation, mental health diagnosis, research and use of the internet, use of computers and the Office suite, tutoring, and special education. In addition to earning my mental health counseling license, I would like to earn my Certified Rehabilitation Counselor credential to help others like myself and beyond.

Work history:

Job Title: Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student Intern
Company: Florida Gulf Coast University
Period: August 2022 - May 2023
Role Description:
1. Conducted individual counseling sessions with university students involving ADHD and learning disability testing referrals, career counseling, and difficulties relating to family and social relationships

2. Co-facilitated group counseling sessions on topics including mindfulness practice and family drama/trauma

3. Prepared and maintained client case notes and documentation/records

4. Developed treatment plans in collaboration with clients based on identified needs and desired goals

5. Provided resources and referrals for clients as necessary

6. Worked with other counseling center staff to advertise and recruit new members for established and start-up therapy groups

7. Designed case presentations and provided feedback and consultation for the presentations of others in the workplace
Job Title: Gap in Employment
Period: May 2022 - August 2022
Role Description:
Took the semester off due to concerns regarding meeting semester internship hours requirements
Job Title: Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student Intern
Company: Therapy Treatment Team
Period: May 2021 - May 2022
Role Description:
1. Facilitated individual counseling sessions with impoverished client populations

2. Managed and maintained client case notes and documentation/records

3. Researched and gathered resources, such as free or reduced cost public transportation offerings and programs for clients in need
Job Title: Gap in Employment
Period: May 2019 - May 2021
Role Description:
1. Graduated with Psychology bachelor degree

2. Studied for and completed the Graduate Entrance Exam

3. Applied to and earned acceptance into a Clinical Mental Health Counseling masters program.

4. Completed necessary prerequisit courses prior being permitted to work with clients within field experiences
Job Title: Gap in Employment
Period: January 2019 - May 2019
Role Description:
Completed remaining courses to earn Psychology Bachelor degree
Job Title: Psychology Baccalaureate Student Intern
Company: Soul Care Solution, LLC
Period: August 2018 - December 2018
Role Description:

1. Updated and improved the intake questionnaire for the practice

2. Researched scholarships, grants, and other forms of college tuition assistance for foster youth

3. Examined and created genograms, and learned about their uses in therapeutic practice

4. Participated in job shadowing of supervisor during sessions with pediatric clients

5. Learned about dangers of leading questions and false memory implantation when working with young children
Job Title: Gap in Employment
Period: January 2017 - August 2018
Role Description:
1. Graduated with associate degree

2. Made acclimating to a new college environment a priority

3. Made completing introductory courses for Psychology Bachelors degree a priority
Job Title: Volunteer Peer Tutor
Company: Florida Southwestern State College
Period: August 2014 - December 2016
Role Description:
1. Assisted students with writing term papers by checking grammar, spelling, and overall paper mechanics and organizational flow

2. Assisted students with remedial Mathematics and College Algebra homework assignments and exam preparation

3. Provided supplemental assistance within the classroom for Mathematics and writing courses while working closely with course instructors

4. Worked extensively with the English second language learner student population within the classroom for writing and composition courses
Job Title: Gap in Employment
Period: May 2013 - August 2014
Role Description:
1. Graduated from high school with Salutatorian honor

2. Attended a residential vocational rehabilitation program to improve independent living, employment readiness, and college readiness skills

3. Applied to and earned acceptance into associate degree program
Job Title: Volunteer Special Education Peer Tutor
Company: The Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
Period: August 2010 - May 2013
Role Description:
1. Provided supplemental instruction services and homework assistance to students with cognitive and visual impairments in spelling, vocabulary, and Mathematics skills

2. Prepared students for weekly quizzes and tests

3. Found novel and unique ways to communicate classroom concepts to make them easier to understand

4. Met with students' instructors and other instructional personnel to discuss and monitor students' in-class and homework progress

5. Met with students' instructors and other instructional personnel to design, develop, adjust, and implement students' individualized one-on-one tutoring schedules and plans

6. Advocated for students' academic needs by educating instructional and residential personnel on the terms of each student's tutoring plan and the reasons for any needed accommodations and/or changes

7. Improved students' self-confidence and provided encouragement and support through a strong working relationship

Education:

Florida Gulf Coast University
Master's Degree – Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Period: August 2020 - August 2023
Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor's Degree – Psychology
Period: January 2017 - May 2019
Florida Southwestern State College
Associate's Degree – General Studies
Period: August 2014 - December 2016

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