Ariel Garvey
Morris
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients. High level of practical and theoretical knowledge of human development in a mental health environment. Experience providing children with emotional support and guidance, providing leadership and advocacy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Youth Counselor
Heartland Girl's Ranch
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Coached youth in conflict resolution skills, reducing incidents of aggression and improving peer relationships.
- Created and implemented individualized plans for individual youth.
- Documented detailed case notes efficiently, maintaining confidentiality while adhering to reporting protocols set forth by the organization.
- Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and community resources to provide comprehensive support for clients'' needs.
- Implemented variety of fun and recreational activities for residents.
- Wrote reports for family and caregivers, documenting progress, challenges, and therapy milestones.
Toddler Teacher
Morris Area Childcare Center
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintain a safe play environment
- Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and other related issues
- Keep records on individual children
- Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
- Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans
- Observe and monitor children's play activities.
Infant Teacher
Discovery Kids
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintain a safe play environment
- Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and other related issues
- Keep records on individual children
- Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
- Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans
- Observe and monitor children's play activities.
Elementary Counseling Program Intern
Morris Area Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Classroom counseling lessons
- Group counseling sessions
- Individual counseling sessions
- Communicating with other educational professionals to coordinate services for students
- Providing consultation services to other educational professionals.
TREC Tutor
Ariel Garvey
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to identify any special needs of the student
- Utilized fun learning activities (educational videos and quiz games) to focus students' attention
- Develop creative activities for student participation and learning
- Establish clear learning objects and enforce school rules for behavior
- Help students with their homework
- Observe and interact with kids while playing outside.
Key Holder/Sales Associate
Dollar General
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Play an integral role in customer service and overall sales numbers
- Clean up minor spills quickly and safely
- Maximize positive customer service experience
- Assist customers in finding specific grocery items
- Ensure items are well-stocked for each shift
- Review customer orders and assist in resolving issues quickly
- Contribute to positive, fun working environment
- Answer phones and record detailed messages
- Help customers by asking questions and making suggestions for purchases
- Resolve customer issues promptly and efficiently
- Place special orders and call other stores to locate desired items.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Human Services - Human Development
University of Minnesota - Morris
Morris, MN05.2022
Skills
- Interpersonal relationship and communication skills
- Organizational Skills
- Leadership and advocacy skills
- Active listening skills
- Caring and empathetic
- Knowledge of community resources
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Primary Youth Counselor
Heartland Girl's Ranch
01.2024 - Current
Toddler Teacher
Morris Area Childcare Center
08.2023 - 11.2023
Infant Teacher
Discovery Kids
06.2022 - 08.2023
Elementary Counseling Program Intern
Morris Area Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022
TREC Tutor
Ariel Garvey
09.2020 - 12.2021
Key Holder/Sales Associate
Dollar General
05.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Human Services - Human Development
University of Minnesota - Morris
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