Aishia Buford

Aishia Buford

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Principal of Student Services

  • Education

    • Troy University

      2009 - 2011
      Masters of Science Counseling and Psychology
    • University of West Florida

      2019 - 2019
      Teacher Ready Program Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    • Troy University

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor's of Science Psychology
  • Experience

    • Big Brothers Big Sisters

      Oct 2005 - Dec 2011
      Volunteer

      •Meet with little sister at least four hours a month •Attend Big Brother Big Sister events•Serve on Advisory Counsel (December 2009)

    • Pike Regional Child Advocacy Center

      Jan 2011 - Jul 2011
      Intern

      •Provide Crisis Counseling for sexually and physically abused children and adolescents•Case Management•Participate with the Multidisciplinary Team •Assisting and conducting group counseling with at-risk teenagers•Attended The National Symposium on Child Abuse in Huntsville, AL

    • MHM Services, Inc.

      Oct 2011 - Oct 2013
      Mental Health Professional

      •Interview inmates to obtain medical or mental health history and other pertinent information•Provide daily individual counseling to inmates with mental disorders•Observe inmates to detect abnormal behavior•Write daily progress notes in SOAP format•Provide weekly psycho-educational group counseling on various subjects such as relapse prevention, preparing for change, self-esteem, etc.•Participate with Multidisciplinary Team that includes: psychiatrist, psychologist, nurses, activity technicians, mental health professionals, and supervisor • Have daily Multidisciplinary Team meetings•Provide Crisis Counseling when client’s counselor is unavailable•Refer inmates to supportive services to supplement treatment•Attend monthly trainings on various mental health subjects Show less

    • EF English First

      Oct 2013 - Aug 2015
      Esl Teacher

      Taught young learners English language skillsPlanned and delivered lessons to students aged 3-15Participated in social activities with students organized by EF to encourage oral English practiceSafety Monitor for school Served on planning committee for the 2014 Teacher ConferenceSenior Teacher from April 2015Mentored and trained new teachersPlanned and organized social events for schoolWon Star Teacher Award

    • OMP World School

      Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
      ESL Teacher

      Taught ESL to students ages 3-15

    • Maple Bear

      Mar 2017 - Jun 2017
      ESL Teacher

      Taught K-6 Maple Bear curriculum

    • It’s Fashion Metro

      Sept 2017 - Feb 2018
      Second Assistant Manager
    • Cahaba Mental Health

      Mar 2018 - Jun 2019
      Adult Outpatient Therapist
    • GULF COAST CHARTER ACADEMY SOUTH INC

      Aug 2019 - Aug 2022
      Kindergarten Teacher/Kindergarten Team Facilitator
    • Oak Creek Charter School

      Aug 2022 - now
      Assistant Principal of Student Services
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mental Health First Aid USA

      National Council for Mental Wellbeing
      Jan 2022