Victoria Wertz
Charleston
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
Addlestone Hebrew Academy
08.2020 - Current
- Create engaging lesson plans in a safe and joyful learning environment
- Developed Gardening Enrichment Program to educate students on gardening skills and healthy eating
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support as they acclimated to the school culture.
Guidance Counselor Intern
Meeting Street Academy
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed after school craft group, encouraging clients to use their hands with clay or drawing materials, while engaging in mindfulness and breathing
- Tailored counseling sessions to meet the individual needs of students, addressing a wide range of issues including academic struggles, social skills development and self-esteem building.
- Contributed to the development of a comprehensive school counseling program by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum design, professional development opportunities, and strategic planning efforts.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding sensitive student information while adhering to ethical guidelines established by the American School Counselor Association.
Catholic Charities Internship
Catholic Charities
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Establish relationship with clients and guiding clients through the food pantry encouraging healthy food and eating
- Developed a 'Simply Delicious' healthy diet and cooking program to encourage cooking at home, with simple and whole ingredients
- Led a Nutritional Awareness lessons to decrease unhealthy eating habits for low income individuals
- Promoted and guided clients through 'Save a Smile' program, guiding eligible clients through process of dental care and dentures
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Family Network Partnership
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted child clients and families referred by Department of Human Services
- Participated in group and individual sessions with clients and families of clients using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client Centered Therapy, supporting clients to reach goals
- Competed therapeutic and non therapeutic notes
Optometric Technician and Receptionist
Dr. Spex Vision Care
02.2013 - 07.2016
- Provide contact lens training to patients
- Operated and maintained lensometers, refraction units, auto-refractors, and visual field analyzers for patient testing.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
- Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
Education
Master's degree - Social Work
University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Belhaven University
Skills
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Mental Health Counseling
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Group Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Autism Experience
- Case Management
- Social Work
- Child & Family Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Toddler Care
- Classroom Management
- Conflict Management
- Tutoring
- Experience with Children
- Teaching
- Culinary experience
- Experience working with students
- Communication skills
- Caregiving
- Restaurant experience
- Sales
- Organizational skills
- Time management
Certification
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
Addlestone Hebrew Academy
08.2020 - Current
Guidance Counselor Intern
Meeting Street Academy
08.2019 - 04.2020
Catholic Charities Internship
Catholic Charities
08.2018 - 05.2019
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Family Network Partnership
08.2016 - 05.2017
Optometric Technician and Receptionist
Dr. Spex Vision Care
02.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Belhaven University
Master's degree - Social Work
University of South Carolina
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