Daphne McKee

Experience

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  University of Chicago

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2014

  Group Leader, Chicago Bound program

  - Planned weeklong social justice and civil engagement immersion program for incoming UChicago first-year students with team of upperclassmen and staff- Engaged new students in site visits across Chicago and suburbs, navigating public transit, and managing schedule- Taught and moderated conversations on Chicago social issues- Advised first-year students on university engagement and experience

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  Memphis Crisis Center

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Call Volunteer

  - Answered calls for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, Elder Lifeline, Call4Kids child abuse hotline, and HIV/AIDS hotline. Utilize crisis intervention, emotional first aid, and basic cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to de-escalate conflicts and mental health crises- Provided referrals for a range of mental health, healthcare, addiction recovery, transportation, and housing resources- Reported abuse and emergencies to Department of Children’s Services, MPD Crisis Intervention Team, Adult Protective Services, Rape Crisis Center, and/or Family Safety Center as necessary Show less

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  The Connection Tutoring Center

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  - Tutored K-12 students in math, standardized test prep, Spanish, reading comprehension, etc. - Established relationships with local schools and cultural institutions to offer tutoring services and science and technology demonstrations for kids- Managed external communications with parents and community partners- Created and updated The Connection website using GoDaddy HTML tools

  • ACT Tutor & General Tutor

    Jun 2018 - Jan 2021

  • Marketing Coordinator

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
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  Youth Villages

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

  Teacher-Counselor

  - Co-managed daily logistics and schedule for 15-17 teen girls experiencing severe mental illness, trauma history, self-harm, and/or aggression requiring high-security facility - Used ThinkKids, Inc.’s Collaborative Problem Solving model to de-escalate crises and discuss youth’s concerns- Used Crisis Prevention Institute’s models of physical restraints for youth severely harming themselves, others, or property

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  Freelance

  Jun 2018 - Jan 2021

  Tutor

  - Individually tutored K-12 students in ACT prep, Spanish, English as a second language, social studies, math, etc.- Used platforms such as VarsityTutors and Care.com to find clients. 5-star ratings on both platforms.

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  KIPP Memphis Academy Elementary

  Sept 2018 - Apr 2019

  Master's level Social Work Intern

  - Conducted individual and group counseling sessions on anger, bullying, mindfulness, self-esteem, interpersonal conflict, etc. with children ages 7-11- Reported abuse and emergencies to Department of Children’s Services and local Crisis Intervention Team police officers as necessary- Raised $410 cash and 10 boxes of in-kind donations from community partners for supply of clothes, hygiene items, school supplies, and therapy materials for children

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  The Orpheum Theatre - Memphis

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2019

  Healing Counselor, Mending Hearts Camp

  - Led therapeutic exercises and group sharing sessions for groups of 5-10 elementary-aged children at a time in grief and loss camp- Effectively executed de-escalation techniques, navigate behavior management issues, and assist camp participants with applicable, age-appropriate coping skills- Provided emotional support for all campers and staff while maintaining sensitivity, compassion, and confidentiality

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  老虎课堂 (The Tiger Classroom)

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  English Teacher

  - Assisted groups of 5-20 young people at a time (ages 13-22) to practice the verbal and conversational sections of IELTS and TOEFL examinations- Developed students' abilities to correct their own mistakes in pronunciation, spelling, and grammar - Helped develop students' self-confidence and self-motivation for public speaking- Fielded general questions about the United States, English language, and navigating adolescence/young adulthood

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  Rhodes College Student Counseling Center

  Sept 2019 - May 2020

  Master's level Social Work Intern

  - Conducted 5-10 intake evaluations per month for undergraduate students presenting with anxiety, depression, family issues, trauma history, disordered eating, etc.- Collaborated with clients to determine appropriate, culturally relevant treatment goals and therapeutic modalities- Implemented interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), person-centered therapy, and emotional regulation skills- Wrote intake documentation, session notes, and discharge summaries for all clients using Titanium software- Conducted tele-therapy sessions and bridging mental health by phone or Doxy videochat to maintain safety during COVID-19 outbreak Show less

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  Oros Education

  Sept 2020 - Feb 2021

  English Tutor

  - Provided virtual tutoring for students in China ages 7-13 in verbal and written English. Communicated with students in both English and Mandarin Chinese

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  Families, Inc. Counseling Services

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

  Mental Health Professional (MHP)

  - Intake assessments, treatment planning, individual/family therapy, psycho-education, crisis intervention, and crisis stabilization services for young people ages 5-19- School-based, in-home, and telehealth services

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  Life Strategies Counseling, Inc.

  Sept 2022 - now

  Mental Health Professional (MHP)

  - Intake assessments, treatment planning, individual/family therapy, psycho-education, crisis intervention, and crisis stabilization services for young people ages 5-19- School-based, in-home, and telehealth services

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  Chinese Historical Society of Memphis and the Midsouth

  Nov 2022 - Feb 2024

  "Operations Guy"

  Help organize annual fundraising banquet for the Lunar New Year. Develop relationships with community partners.