Shari Daniel has over 10 years of experience in education, human services, and clinical mental health. She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health and a Bachelor's degree in Black Studies and Sociology. Currently, she works as a Literacy Instructor providing reading instruction to adult learners. Previously, she held roles as a School Coordinator, Tutor, Office Assistant, and Operations Intern. She has additional experience and certifications in clinical settings providing play therapy, treatment planning, and group facilitation.
1. Shari Daniel
2105 Ridgecrest Court SE Apt 201 Washington DC, 20020 Phone: 718-938-5489 E-Mail: danielcshari@gmail.com
Education
Trinity Washington University May 2015
Master of Arts –Clinical Mental Health
State University of New York at New Paltz May 2012
Bachelor of Arts -Black Studies and Sociology with a Concentration in Human Services
Experience
Literacy Instructor (Washington Literacy Center) 2014-Present
Provide direct reading instruction using the Wilson Reading System to WLC adult learners. Often utilizing supplemental class activities to
support mastering the life skills identified in the CASAS assessment. Administering CASAS assessments during class time, as well as
Wilson’s WIST and TOSWRF when required.
School Coordinator (Everybody Wins! DC) `2012-2014
Facilitated peer -reading pairs with students from grade one through five by matching students based on academic needs.
Effectively monitored reading pairs’ reading levels throughout the school year and provided accolades for improvements. Distributed
donated books to each student once a month with a variety of themes and languages. Prepared additional recreational activities for pairs
as their reading levels improved and they completed three to five books per day as a pair.
Tutor (Achieve Tutoring) 2012-2014
Collectively the academic focus was on foundations, class projects and study preparation with ninth and tenth grade students. By the
end of the academic year, students were able to identify their weaknesses, effectively support the changes in their work ethic and showed
improvements in self-esteem and self-awareness based on one-on-one tutoring.
Office Assistant (Scholar’s Mentorship Program) 2010-2012
Compiled class structures for three credit undergraduate courses. Filed course descriptions in various binders. Coordinated Open House
for prospective Undergraduate students. Assistant to both SMP director and Black Studies Department chair, maintained office
appearance and answered telephones when needed.
Operations Intern (New York City Teaching Fellows) 2007-2011
Assist in the design and execution of all logistics for a six -week principal training program including materials, supply inventory,
technology, and event-planning. Managed materials preparation including handouts, facilitator materials, visitors' folders, and
formatting as needed Participated and attended weekly college workshops.
Certifications
CPR-American Red Cross (2013), QPR-Suicide Prevention Certified (2014), Mental Health First Aid (2014) Mental Health Court
Certification (2015)
Clinical Experience
Family Wellness Inc. Spring 2015
Provided Play Therapy interventions for ADHD clients aged 11-15. Managed caseload of 8 clients with DSM IV diagnosed diagnoses.
Administered GAINS-SS for clients to monitor behavioral health changes. Implemented treatment plans and relapse prevention plans for
clients with substance abuse history
Life Enhancement Services Fall 2014
Provided Play Therapy interventions for ADHD clients aged 8-15. Managed caseload of 9 clients with DSM IV diagnosed diagnoses.
Administered GAINS-SS for clients to monitor behavioral health changes.
Family Matters of Greater Washington Summer 2014
Developed treatment plans for clients with various diagnoses, Axis I and Axis II. Worked on relapse prevention and medication
management with caseload. Co-facilitated closed group sessions bi-weekly. Assigned a caseload of 5 clients with DSM IV diagnosed
2. diagnoses.
The Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Home of Poughkeepsie Spring 2012
Administered BIMS to assess cognitive and psychosocial behavior of service participants. Created both short-term and long-term projects
with service participants. Active participant in Care Conferences with Social Workers to assess long-term or short-term care.
Anderson Center for Autism (Old Mills) Fall 2011
Acted as a counselor for service participants (ages 27-39). Participated in Special Olympics with service participants. Aided full-time staff
with cooking projects, group trips and community activities.
Children's Center at SUNY New Paltz Spring 2011
Compiled projects for Yellow Room (children ages 2-4), assisting with classroom instruction and planning. Completed community service
with Children's Center.
Skills
Microsoft Office: Word Power Point, Outlook, Communicator and Excel. Internet research, PB Works, Studio Database, Doodle, Macintosh
OS, Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin
Volunteer Work
Bethany Outreach Ministry Summer 2009-2011
Volunteer with Kitchen Committee
Served families with hot meals
Presented health facts with medical assistants
Teacher’s Assistant Spring 2011
Provided instructional and clerical support for Professor
Acted as stand in lecturer in Professor’s absence
Participated in grading protocol and professor-student feedback
NYU School for Social Work Spring 2005
Gave oral presentations about Red Hook Youth Court and the Youth Court’s role in the community
Participated in a broad discussion about the current Justice System and the issue of injustice throughout the
system
Discussed the effectiveness of Youth Court and the proposal for building Youth Courts in inner cities.
Harvest Home Thanksgiving Fall 2003-2005
Delivered baskets to local nursing homes, daycare centers and after-school programs
Prepared Thanksgiving baskets for families in Bedford-Stuyvesant area
Raised community awareness among youth in Brooklyn through delivery and distribution of baskets
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