Sasha Herrera is seeking a role in the mental/behavioral health field utilizing her skills in areas such as problem solving, communication, crisis intervention, case management, and working with clients to promote mental health recovery. She has experience providing therapeutic support to children both in school and home settings, working as a behavioral worker engaging children in support groups, and as a head teacher and assistant teacher creating lesson plans and activities for children ages 9 months to 10 years old. Herrera holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Addiction Counseling from Grand Canyon University with a 3.1 GPA.

1. 220 Florida Parkway
Kissimmee, Florida 34743
201-204-2464
Sherrera1@njcu.edu
SASHA HERRERA
OBJECTIVE Dedicated, supportive, and compassionate Psychology graduate seeking a
rewarding role in the mental/behavioral health field where I can
contribute my knowledge, skills and personal attributes in working with
clients to promote mental health recovery within the community setting.
SKILLS & ABILITIES Exceptional problem solvingskills, communication skills, crisis
intervention, critical thinking, case management, documentation,
Microsoft office, team player, time management skills, organizational skills,
home visits, and support groups
EXPERIENCE THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT SERVICE, NHS HUMAN SERVICES
July 2016 – November 2016
Provided individualized therapeutic support to children in the school setting as well as in
the home setting. Followed treatment plans to better serve the client and worked with a
team of professionals to help client reach behavioral and emotional goals.
BEHAVIORIAL WORKER, KENSINGTON MANAGEMENT SERVICES
April 2016- November 2016
Provided emotional and behavioral support to a group of children in the school setting.
Engaged in weekly support groups with clients and reinforced positive behavior while
ignoring ad redirecting negative behavior. Used problem solvingskills to help clients
through their school days while passing on skills to teachers and school staff.
HEAD TEACHER/ASSISTANT TEACHER, PRIMETIME EARLY LEARNING CENTER
May 2015- March 2016
Started off as an Assistant teacher and quickly moved up to Head Teacher taking on more
responsibilities. Responsible for creating weekly lesson plans, monthly newsletters, and
daily activities. Supervise children ages 9 months – 10 years old and teach toddlers ages 2-
4. Work hands on with children on the Autism spectrum and provide an open
communication environment with parents
EDUCATION GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY – ARIZONA - MASTERS IN ADDICTION COUNSELING
I currently hold a 3.1 GPA and have taken courses such as Introduction to Graduate Studies
in Health Science, Introduction to Addiction and Substance Use Disorder, Professional
Counseling Orientation and Ethics, Counseling Theories, Social and Cultural Diversity Issues
in Counseling, Group Counseling Theory and Practice, Psychopharmacology and Addictions

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NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY – NEW JERSEY - BACHELORS IN PSYCHOLOGY
I graduated with a 3.2 GPA and took multiple courses in Psychology including,
Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Techniques of Behavior Modification,
Personality Theory, Social Statistics, Drug and Alcohol Counseling I-II, Psychopathology of
Children and Adolescents.
REFERENCES REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST