Leah Guttenbeil
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Knowledgeable professional provides optimal support for clients. Respectful, knowledgeable and conscientious in addressing concerns. Brings several years of related experience and desire to positively impact youth health and wellbeing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health and Wellbeing Youth Practitioner
Fonua Ola (Fixed term contract)
Auckland, Auckland
2023 - 05.2024
- Educated clients about the impact of stress, substance abuse and other lifestyle choices on their overall wellbeing.
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of acute distress or emergency situations.
- Monitored client progress over time utilizing standardized scales and assessments tools.
- Offered guidance around setting realistic goals for recovery based on individual strengths and limitations.
- Encouraged clients to utilize positive coping mechanisms such as mindfulness exercises, relaxation techniques or physical activity.
- Assisted clients in developing life skills, such as problem solving, communication, decision making, self-care and social interaction.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, therapeutic interventions and outcomes.
- Worked with clients and families to design care plans.
- Maintained strict client privacy and confidentiality of client information.
- Discussed contract and consent information to client
Student Careers Advisor
AIS Auckland Institute of studies
Auckland, Auckland
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, identifying barriers to employment.
- Instructed individuals in job search and application strategies, resume writing and interview skills.
- Planned and promoted career and employment-related programs and events, fully coordinating job fairs and career workshops.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
- Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
- Established contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students.
- Directed and participated in recruitment and enrollment activities.
- Established and enforced administration policies and rules governing student behavior.
English Instructor
Plus Academy & Seobinggo Primary South Korea
Ilsan, Seobinggo, Seoul
12.2015 - 03.2018
- Adapted existing curricula materials into more accessible formats for special education students requiring modifications.
- Established positive relationships with parents by communicating regularly regarding their child's progress.
- Created detailed lesson plans that incorporated multiple instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Evaluated textbooks, resources materials and teaching aids for appropriateness within the curriculum framework.
- Monitored student performance during tests and exams in order to ensure they followed proper procedures while taking them.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, progress, and assessments.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades and behavior in accordance with school policies.
- Incorporated technology into the classroom setting using interactive software programs such as Powerpoint, Google Docs.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling learners in order to help them reach their academic goals.
- Encouraged students to participate in class discussions, debates and activities to foster language development.
- Developed and delivered engaging English lessons to students of various ages, abilities and backgrounds.
- Integrated current events into course material in order to engage students' interest in learning about the world around them.
- Utilized a variety of assessment methods including oral presentations, portfolios, quizzes and writing assignments.
- Assessed student progress by providing frequent feedback through written reports and verbal evaluations.
- Adapted teaching strategies to different student learning styles and skill levels.
- Prepared teaching materials such as and for use in classroom settings.
- Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities.
- Reviewed student work and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Instructed students in areas such as literature and creative writing.
- Made difficult concepts understandable to students.
- Urged students to choose books based on interests to boost reading frequency and engagement.
- Raised average scores on exams points through goal-setting and improved study habits.
- Created and implemented lesson plans, modifying for differences in student learning styles.
- Incorporated reading strategies to inspire confidence and demonstrate fluent reading skills.
- Led general English, literature and creative writing classes during semester.
- Utilized technology resources to develop immersive, informative lessons.
- Taught English classes to students of various levels.
Education
Bachelor of Ministry - Conjoint Bachelor of Ministry & Counselling
Laidlaw College
Auckland, NZ11-2010
Skills
- Contract and Consent orientation
- Motivational interviewing
- Needs assessments
- Negotiation
- Coordinating referrals
- Treatment Plan Development
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Quality Improvement
- Care Plan Development
- Client Counseling
- Educating client with resources
- Client Safety plan
- Goal setting social/family, physical, health, education and spiritual goals
Accomplishments
- Exceeded graduate positive outcomes from 18% to 79%
Timeline
Student Careers Advisor
AIS Auckland Institute of studies
12.2018 - 12.2021
English Instructor
Plus Academy & Seobinggo Primary South Korea
12.2015 - 03.2018
Mental Health and Wellbeing Youth Practitioner
Fonua Ola (Fixed term contract)
2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Ministry - Conjoint Bachelor of Ministry & Counselling
Laidlaw College
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