This document contains a resume for Iyashema Redd-Washington seeking a position providing counseling services. She has 15 years of experience as a high school counselor and outpatient/school-based therapist. Her experience includes developing diversity programs, conducting counseling groups, assisting students with college applications, and providing individual and family counseling. She holds a Master's degree in Educational Counseling and Pupil Personnel Services Credential.

1. IYASHEMA REDD-WASHINGTON
P.O. BOX 25063, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90025
310-735-2245 ▪ iyashema75@yahoo.com
Objectives
Want to provide my fifteen years of experience of outstanding counseling services to help an array
of multicultural individuals dealing specifically with interpersonal issues that arise in individuals,
couples, families, and groups.
Experience
High School Counselor ▪ 8/1/2007 – 4/1/2014
William S. Hart High School District ▪ 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Valencia, CA 91355
 Developed/Coordinated various diversity programs districtwide
 Conducted counseling groups, Teenage Grief Group (TAG) and at risk teenaged girls
 Safe School Ambassadors-Lead Mentor
 AVID-Support for under achieving students to get into college
 Conducted senior students college application workshops for Cal-State and UC’s
 Wrote college recommendation letters for seniors
 Accompanied students on California college tours
 Provided individual counseling and family support
 Supported Administrative staff in reinforcement of appropriate school behavior, attitude,
social skills, self-image, learning environment, appropriate and acceptable control, and
discipline
 Assisted in parent outreach programs; Action Partnership Team (APT), and Professional
Learning Communities
 Responsible for special educational services 504’s, and Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)
 Scheduled “A-G” classes for appropriately 445 students to meet high school and college
requirements
Outpatient/School-Based Therapist/MFT Intern ▪ 2005 – 8/1/2007
Penny Lane Clinics ▪ 190 Sierra Ct, Palmdale, CA 93550
 Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
 Encouraged clients to express their feelings, discuss daily life experiences, and helped to
develop insight for the client and their relationships
 Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems
 Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports
 Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions to assist in overcoming
dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes
 Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests
 Act as an client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency
problems in crisis situations
 Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
 Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop
treatment plans
 Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information
 Meet with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties to exchange
necessary information during the treatment process

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 Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources/specialists as necessary
 Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting
clients or patients
 Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and clients' progress in resolving
identified problems and moving towards defined objectives
 Plan, organize, and lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation, and
social activities for clients
 Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in
clients' status
 Learn about new developments in the field by reading professional literature, attending
courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with other social service
agencies
 Discuss with individual patients their plans for post therapy life
 Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be
used in conjunction with therapy
 Monitor clients' use of medications
 Plan and conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health and
counseling services
 Run mental health issues workshops and courses
Skills
 Registered MFT Intern #71660 with California BBS
 Post Master clinical work treating children, adolescents, transitional adults, groups, families,
couples, chemical dependency, GLBT clients, children with developmental needs and/or
spectrum disorders
 Knowledge of DMH paperwork
 Valid California Driver's License, current automobile insurance and a clean driving record
Education
University of Laverne
1/2010 ▪ P rel i minary Adm i nistration Credential
 Gradation with distinction
 Alpha Chi, National College Honors Scholarship Society
California State University, Northridge
5/2005 ▪ M.S. in Educational Counseling; MFT w/ Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential
 Graduation with distinction
 Thesis: Freedom Finding: A School and Family-based Approach to Assisting GLBT
Adolescents toward a Healthier Development, Handbook
California State University, Northridge
5/2003 ▪ Bachelors of Science, Psychology; Bachelors of Arts, Child Development; Sociology, Minor
 Professional Promise Award, Child Development
 Pursuit of an Advanced Degree Award, Child Development
 Minority Bio-Medical Research Support Fellowship/NIH Training Grant, Psychology
References
Upon your request/Full CV also by request