Ramona Mann

Experience

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  San Francisco Unified School District

  Sept 1981 - Jun 1998

  Resource & Classroom Teacher

  Taught elementary and adult-school classes and workshops. Identified academically at risk students and brought them to grade level. Supervised instructors, interviewed and scheduled aides, meetings, and evaluation process. Coordinated volunteers, testing, library scheduling, and newsletter preparation. Planned and implemented Career Days and various programs. As grade level Chairperson responsible for alignment of curriculum with state framework. Facilitated field trips and use and circulation of multicultural study kits. Wrote state and federal school budgets and school plan for department. Wrote and awarded grant. Made presentations to parents and San Francisco Board of Education. Show less

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  Child and Family Charities

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  Program Supervisor Healthy Start Central. Therapist for OSAT Program

  Supervised, evaluated staff of five. Oversight, coordination of program. Provided documentation and reports. Implemented, monitored program goals. Assisted in monitoring budget. Developed action plans for performance improvement education. Interacted with clients, staff in a positive manner.Therapist with OSAT Program. Individual and group therapy as well as Psycho-educational component . Working with children, teens adults and families who have experienced trauma.

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  Carrington College

  Aug 2009 - Sept 2009

  Psychology Instructor

  Taught Psychology using proscribed curriculum. Implemented multimedia supplemental instructional materials. Coordinated field trips: Exploratorium, Library. Designed appropriate testing instruments. Graded assignments. Utilized motivating learning games.

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  Larkin Street Youth Services

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Clinical Case Manager

  Case Managed Emancipated Foster Youth per housing, employment, social services. Led Support Group meetings. Managed caseload averaging 15 former foster youths. Assessed clients before placement in one of 45 housing units, assisted them in moving in, and met with them weekly to identify goals and ensure they had access to services. Provided counseling to help resolve various issues. Applied diverse tools and techniques, including role playing, interview rehearsals, and referrals to other resources and agencies. Enabled several clients to achieve challenging goals that included employment, a high school diploma, assistance to resolve immigration issues, and better parenting skills. Led support group for them and helped them begin feeling safe about sharing their concerns. Show less

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  College of Alameda

  Mar 2011 - Dec 2011

  Psychology Instructor

  Instructor for several topic areas in Psychology including: Introduction to Psychology and Child Psychology. Planned, evaluated, and revised curricula and course content. Prepared course materials, including syllabi and handouts. Collaborated with colleagues on teaching and research issues. Turned around the attitude of several reluctant students and inspired them to consider a career in psychology or child psychology.

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  Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Nonprofit

  Dec 2011 - Jul 2014

  Counselor

  Counselor with adults in recovery. Individual counseling and Group Facilitator of groups up to 120 beneficiaries. Provided counseling, teaching, and workshop services for an in-residence rehabilitation program with a focus on basic necessities that include work therapy, group and individual counseling, and resources to improve participants’ lives. Key activities included the following: Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessment interviews. Maintained client files, including proper documentation of counseling and class activities. Developed individual rehabilitation plans for clients assigned for counseling.Results through 2014: Assisted 62 beneficiaries to complete their 6-month rehabilitation and achieve emotional, drug, and alcohol sobriety. Show less

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  Progress Foundation

  Jul 2014 - Apr 2015

  MHRS Counselor

  Counselor provided support and assistance to clients of this adult psychiatric residential treatment program. Counselor advocated for and responded to clients' treatment and rehabilitation needs. Performance of intake interviews; group andindividual counseling; treatment plan development and implementation; coordination of activities; discharge planning; and developing and maintaining contact with clients' therapists and related treatment programs.

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  Education for Change

  Aug 2016 - now

  Teacher