Lisa M. Reshad, MA, MTS, MDiv, BCC-GRMS, CT

Experience

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  English Language Institute/China (ELIC)

  Aug 2001 - Jun 2006

  Director of Teacher Development

  Administrator for NGO (in US & Canada) faculty working within China’s higher-education system. Negotiated teaching contracts/living facilities/benefits packages for all across China. English Dept. Faculty at Beijing Institute of Technology, Hengyang Teachers College and Kaifeng University.

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  Konan University

  Jul 2006 - Jul 2008

  Director of the EBA Program

  Ran a semi-intensive Business English Program. Directed, coordinated, planned, and organized English-for Academic + Business English courses for approx. 120 Japanese and Korean undergraduates. Supervised 5 full-time faculty & 5 part-time adjuncts. This program is in partnership with University at Buffalo, SUNY.

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  Ohio University

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2011

  Faculty

  Taught all levels and skills of ESOL/EAP (English for Academic Purposes). Served as reading program coordinator & resource trainer (450 students & 42 faculty). A member of various assessment committees, teacher-training initiatives, hiring committees, database management systems, and curriculum evaluation/revision/selection.

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  Christ Lutheran Church

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2015

  Spiritual Care Intern + Office Manager

  Served as adult educator/faith formation, spiritual practices facilitator, sermon delivery, worship planner, designer-teacher-coordinator for yearly women’s retreats. Served as interim church office manager.

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  Cleveland Clinic

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Chaplain Intern

  Successfully completed one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (400 hours). Participated in clinical hours and reflective coursework for spiritual care training. Clinical hours included pre-surgical rounds, assigned areas for daily rounds and on-call shifts.Coursework included case studies, didactic seminars, supervision and group communication skills training.

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  Capital University

  May 2015 - May 2018

  Director of the Intensive English Program

  Ran a university language program, serving as both program administrator, teaching faculty and administrative assistant. In charge of budgets, data management, ongoing professional development for faculty, curriculum design, textbook selection, program & faculty assessment, faculty talent search, etc. Additionally, involved in cross departmental admissions efforts, at-risk student mentoring, diversity and inclusion initiatives, building-bridges interfaith efforts, budgetary review, etc.

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  Cleveland Clinic

  Sept 2018 - Aug 2019

  Chaplain

  Participate in clinical hours and reflective coursework for spiritual care training. Clinical hours include pre-surgical rounds, assigned units for daily rounds, holistic services to patients, family and staff at the hospital. Coursework includes case studies, spiritual reflections, didactic seminars, book studies, individual supervision and group communication skills training.Provide leadership through reiki, aroma therapy, guided imagery, Code Lavenders for hospital staff, Code Violets, advanced directives, education for CPE Interns, prayer & reflection for religious holidays, collaboration for hospital funeral/memorial, wedding, baptism and communion.Experience with Grief/Bereavement Care, Hospice vs. Palliative Care, the Enneagram, Theodicy, Loss & Trauma, Multidisciplinary Approach to Addiction & Recovery, Family Liaison Care, Healing Services/Holistic Care, Spiritual Assessment, Genogram, Family Systems Thinking, Basic Life Support, NAPPI (workplace violence prevention), Interprofessionalism of the Caregiver Team, Wound Care in End of Life, Journey of the Soul in Hospice Care, Moral Distress & Religion, End of Life & Pain Management, Spiritual Care for Those with Dementia, Islam and Bioethics Show less

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  Hospice of the Western Reserve

  Aug 2019 - Sept 2021

  Spiritual Care Coordinator

   Assess spiritual needs, provide direct consultation and develop spiritual care goalswith the hospice patient/family and the hospice transdisciplinary team Link hospice patient/family with appropriate community clergy or pastoral carevisitors; collaborate with Coordinator of Volunteers with assigning the Spiritual CareVolunteers to patients and provide clinical supervision Act as liaison between Spiritual Care volunteers, community clergy and thetransdisciplinary team relaying pertinent patient/family information in a timely mannerand encouraging participation in Team Conferences. Assist the hospice transdisciplinary team in understanding ethical andreligious/spiritual issues related to terminal illness, impending loss and bereavement Participate in regular meetings with Spiritual Care volunteers to discuss relevantissues, provide peer support, obtain feedback regarding interventions withpatients/families and assess and meet ongoing educational needs Assist with the orientation, training, support initiatives and supervision of SpiritualCare volunteers including documentation process Plan and assist with Memorial Services as requested by family or alternative home Collaborate with Bereavement Coordinators in planning and implementing thehospice Memorial Services Participate in planning and implementation of an annual continuing educationprogram to assist in further development of spiritual awareness within thetransdisciplinary team Show less

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  Louis Stokes Cleveland Vamc

  Oct 2021 - now

  Clinical Staff Chaplain, BCC

  Serve as a spiritual care provider to veterans both individually and in groups. Represent a spiritual resource for veterans, their families, and VA staffCurrent Areas of Service:Grief Support Specialist for Chaplain ServiceSuicide Prevention Postvention Team TeamCo-facilitator of a Moral Injury GroupSpiritual AssessmentsSubstitute facilitator for Chaplain Service Chaplains, as neededLead Worship, Protestant, Ecumenical, Interfaith, and Special ServicesOn-call duty for Chaplain ServiceMember of Preceptor Team to support Interns, Residents & Fellows in CPEPast Areas of Service:Psychological Resource & Recovery Center IDT & Co-facilitator of a Spirituality GroupPsychological Resource & Recovery Center, Co-facilitator, Women’s GroupCo-facilitator of a Military Sexual Trauma Group (VA Women’s Center)Co-facilitator of an Intimate Partner Violence Group (VA Women’s Center)Co-facilitator of Art & Spirituality (level 1, 2, 3)Co-facilitator of a Pop Up Art GroupCollaborate across clinical areas to provide individual care for veterans and meet the increasing demand for spiritual group supportCollaborate with Chaplain Service colleagues to develop additional curricular needsDevelop grief resources and curriculum for veteransEngage in professional development opportunities such as W2SM/PAIRS, Guided Imagery, Whole Health, DEI, VA CPE Enrichment Series, ACT for PTSDMentor residents and fellows through didactics and individual training on grief, hospice, family systems, etc. Show less