2004-Present Texas A&M International University Laredo, TX
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Teach PSYC 4311 Marriage and Family Systems, and 4308 Introduction to Psychological Testing. 5250, 5351, 5352, Graduate Practicum and Internship, 5315 Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling, 5331 Appraisal Techniques, 5340 Career Counseling, 5325 Marriage and Family Therapy, 5303 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 5338 Alcohol and Drug Counseling, and 5336 Multicultural Issues in Counseling. I lectured, designed courses, graded papers, met with students individually, participated in committees, aided in grant writing, and administered exams
2004- 2004 Serving Children and Adolescents in Need, Inc. Laredo, TX
R.A.I.C.ES. Program Director
Provided clinical supervision to three counselors, devised and implemented goals of the program. Responsible for overall functioning of the program. Additional responsibilities include direct substance abuse treatment services to clients and their families as well as conducting a family support group, and training of counselors.
2001-2004 Texas A&M International University Laredo, TX
Adjunct Professor of Psychology
Taught PSYCH 2301 Introduction to Psychology, 4311Marriage and Family Systems, and 4308 Introduction to Psychological Testing. Lectured, graded papers, met with students individually and administered exams.
2001-2003 Casey Family Programs Laredo, TX
Site Coordinator
Organized the Laredo Community Building Initiative, in which community providers, parents, and youth collaborate to improve the local system of care. Trained, implemented, and provided a Wraparound service delivery model in the community, as well as the Ansell-Casey Life Skills Assessment. Oversaw the smooth collaborative process and synergy between key community stakeholders. Served as a Peer Technical Assistance Consultant for the agency. Implemented a Positive Youth Development approach in the community. Expanded services from Laredo to the 19 county area of South Texas. Served as a youth and family advocate. And supervised a Wraparound Coordinator and an Administrative Assistant.
1999- 2001 Serving Children and Adolescents in Need, Inc. Laredo, TX
Program Director
Provided clinical supervision, devised and implemented goals of the program, Responsible for billing and the overall functioning of the program. Additional responsibilities include direct substance abuse treatment services to clients and their families as well as directing the family support group.
1998-1999 Stop Child Abuse and Neglect, Inc. Laredo, TX
Counselor
- Provided substance abuse treatment at the outpatient level for children, adolescents, and their families. Worked with issues such as family violence, child abuse, neglect, anger management, and coping skills.
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1999-1999 Professional Counseling Center Laredo, TX
Counselor
Provided general family therapy for a Community Based Treatment program through the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. Worked with issues of child abuse and neglect, parenting skills, anger management, drug abuse, and improving family dynamics
1997–1998 Counseling Practicum and Internship Laredo, TX
Intern
- Provided general counseling services to university students and families of the community. Services were also provided to the students of St. Augustine Schools. These services included general individual counseling, career counseling, and testing. Responsible for supervising other practicum students.
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1997–1998 St. Augustine Elementary School Laredo, TX
Sixth Grade Teacher
- Taught nine subjects in a self-contained class, specializing in science. Helped to reverse the negative attitude about school of several students. Was certified by the Diocese of Corpus Christi to teach Human Sexuality.
- 1996-1997 St. Augustine High School Laredo, TX
- Substitute Teacher
- Substituted for all subjects and all grades. Responsible for four sophomore and two eight grade English classes for over a month. Promoted to full teacher in the elementary school.
- 1996-1997 Mary Help of Christians School Laredo, TX
- Substitute Teacher
- Substituted for all subjects and all grades. Offered a promotion to Science Teacher by the school principal.
- 1992-1993 Erick’s Lumber, Co. Laredo, TX
- Sales Manager
- Responsible for sales, purchases, inventories, receiving materials, and supervising deliveries.
- 1987-1992 Salinas Construction Laredo, TX
- Carpenter
- Responsible for performing minor and major construction work, supervision and training of workers, hiring and terminating workers.
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