Troy University: Division of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Interpreter Training | Troy, Alabama
Assistant Professor | August, 2015 – July, 2021
Associate Professor | August, 2021 – present
Clinical Director | August, 2022 – present
- Teaching graduate-level courses in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program
- Courses Taught
- Practicum- Clinical & School
- Theories of Counseling
- Counseling Diverse Populations
- Evaluation & Assessment of Individuals
- Human Lifespan & Development
- Introduction to Play Therapy
- Group Dynamics & Counseling
- Marriage, Family, and Sex Therapy
- Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
- Research Methodology
- Infant /Early Childhood Neuroscience, Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
- Introduction to Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health
- Infant/Early Childhood Internship
- Utilizing learning management systems (Blackboard, Canvas, LiveText) for assignment submission, grading, attendance, and regular communication with students.
- Advising of 10-20 graduate level students.
- Actively participated in Task Forces and Committees on the department, college, and university levels.
- Implemented Supervision Assist for field experience and experiential courses. Continue to be the university’s point of contact and support for students and faculty.
- Support campus Clinical Coordinators to ensure CACREP requirements are met at all field experience sites.
- Organize CPCE exams on all campuses and ensure students register according to CCE policies.
- Member of all remediation committees related to field experience courses.
Lindsey Wilson College: School of Professional Counseling | Columbia, Kentucky
Assistant Professor | August 2014 – August 2015
- Taught undergraduate courses in the Human Services and Counseling program and graduate-level courses in the Counseling and Human Development program
- Courses Taught
- Career Education Counseling
- Child and Adolescent Interventions
- Individual and Group Assessment
- Lifecycle Development in Individuals & Families
- Case Management, Intake and Referral
- Theory/Technique- Affective and Humanistic
- Theory/Technique- Cognitive and Behavior
- Multicultural Counseling
- Foundations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Mental Health Administration, Supervision, & Consultation
- Practicum
- Internship 1
- Internship 2
- Supervised nine graduate-level students through their clinical practicum and internship experiences in private practice and community agency settings.
- Successfully utilized online platforms (Blackboard & LiveText) for assignment submission, grading, attendance, and regular communication with students
- Advised undergraduate and graduate-level students
Alabama State University: College of Education: Counselor Education Program | Montgomery, Alabama
Adjunct Professor | January 2012 – June 2014
- Taught the following courses to School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling Ed.S students
- Introduction to Play Therapy
- Advanced Play Therapy
- Research and Evaluation
- Research in School & Agency Counseling
- Effectively coordinated with Department Chair and Program Chair to ensure curriculum and course materials meet the university and CACREP guidelines
- Participated in the CACREP accreditation process
- Received bi-weekly supervision with the Coordinator of the Counselor Education Program (August 2012-December, 2012)
Auburn University: Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, Counseling | Auburn, AlabamaTeaching Practicum with Dr. Suhyun Suh; School Counseling Internship | January, 2012-May, 2012
- Assisted in the facilitation of group discussions about internship sites, case conceptualization, and pertinent topics to students
- Observed interns during site visit twice a semester and collaborated with the site supervisor and university supervisor on their development
- Reviewed intern’s final binder for evidence of mastery and required hours for completion of the course requirements
- Evaluated student performance on in-class presentation of case conceptualizations
- Received weekly supervision with the School Counselor Program Coordinator
Teaching Practicum with Dr. Joseph Buckhalt; Counseling Applications of Lifespan Development | January, 2011-May, 2011
- Assisted in syllabus creation
- Conducted multiple lectures to graduate-level students on topics related to counseling:
- Applying lifespan theory to counseling children
- Assessments appropriate for early childhood clients
- Typical and abnormal development in the early childhood stage
- Evaluated students’ performance on coursework as well as examinations
- Received weekly supervision with a university faculty member