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Penny Ann Algrava

Exceptional ESL instructor & counselor

United States

Work Experience

  • Licensed Mental Health ProfessionalFull Time

    Mind Rehabilitation and Resource Center

    Mar 2014 - Present -11 yrs, 3 months

    United States , Shreveport

    • Job Details:Supervise other mental health therapists; counsel clients; teach psychosocial skills related to the treatment plan. Prepare treatment plans, assessments, discharge plans, and behavior plans.
  • Licensed mental health professionalFull Time

    Changing Behavior Services

    Oct 2012 - Present -12 yrs, 8 months

    United States , Shreveport

    • Job Details:Individual, family, group counseling
  • English TeacherFull Time

    Al Jazeera International Academy

    Nov 2011 - Jan 2012 -2 months

    Saudi Arabia

    • Job Details:Taught English grammar, writing, and speaking to adult women in Saudi Arabia. Evaluated and assessed students through testing and homework. Presented teaching workshops to other teachers.
  • Licensed Professional CounselorFull Time

    Contemporary Quality Care

    Jun 2007 - Nov 2011 -4 yrs, 5 months

    United States , Shreveport

    • Job Details:Conduct and facilitate individual, family and group therapy sessions following company standards. Sessions include cognitive, life skills, anger management, social, parenting and/or employment readiness skills as needed. Conduct risks/needs assessments and create individual treatment plans for each assigned client. Assist client and/or caregivers to improve decision making skills, enhance coping and interpersonal skills, develop insight, and produce cognitive/behavioral changes for improved daily functioning. Provide a caring and supportive environment for all clients and caregivers. Communicate relevant, accurate, and adequate information regarding clients' needs/concerns/issues to supervisor and other appropriate parties. Maintain accurate clinical documentation (treatment plans, quarterly reports, updates, session notes) in accordance with clinical standards.
  • Education

    • MA in Counseling and General Guidance

      Louisiana Tech

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2006 - 3 yr

    • BA in Psychology

      San Jose State University

      Jan 1981 - Jan 1984 - 3 yr

    Activities

    • Literacy Volunteers of Centenary College at Centenary

      Volunteering

      Feb 2013 - Present -12 yrs, 4 months

    Skills

    • mental health therapy
    • Microsoft Word
    • Internet
    • Internet Research
    • excel
    • Teaching
    • ESL instructor

    Languages

    • English

      Fluent

    Training & Certifications

    • Business English

      ITTC·2012
    • TESOL

      ITTC·2011
    • LPC

      Louisiana Board of Licensed Professional Therapists·2008
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