CASSANDRA A.

GADOUAS
Port Richey, FL 727-863-1343 caz40@verizon.net

OBJECTIVE
Instructional Technology Specialist. Focus: Combine skills from teaching & counseling to create innovative online learning programs.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Certificates in Educational Technology Production & Online Teaching and Learning Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Certified in Instructional Design & E-Learning Experience in mental health administration, counseling, case management, & instruction

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN PORTFOLIO

http://cassandragportfolio.weebly.com/

INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING VIDEO PRODUCTION

http://anger-management.wikispaces.com http://domesticviolenceed.wikispaces.com http://parenting ed.wikispaces.com

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Instruction Teacher Pasco School District; Lutz, FL Teacher Altoona School District; Altoona, WI Teacher North Kitsap School District; Poulsbo, WA 2006 2006 1996 1997 1995 1996

Accomplishments: Prepared for & conducted parenting conferences; provided suggestions to remedy learning & behavioral problems. Taught K-12 including special education. Planned & supervised educational units, arts & crafts projects, & innovative field trips. Results: Achieved 80% success rate with family counseling Administration Director, After School Program Pequot Lakes School District; Pequot Lakes, MN Accomplishments: Developed programs for children that were interactive, such as kid caf which allowed children to take turns being the guest, waiter, host & cashier. Mermaid & Pirate day as well as maintaining budget for supplies and shopping for supplies. Coordinator, The Harbor. Spring Hill FL Achievements: Supervised programs in Sexual Abuse, In-Home Therapy, Foster Care, & Adult Mental Health with total enrollment of 125 clients. Designed & delivered presentations. Motivated staff of 15 to meet clients ever-changing needs.

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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT (continued)

Administration (continued) Results: Successfully promoted program, expanding the number of clients by 20% in 6 months. Reduced staff turnover to 20% from 60%.

Counseling Therapist Catholic Charities; Spring Hill, FL Therapist/Business Owner A First Step Counseling; New Port Richey, FL Therapist Advanced Healthcare Alternatives; New Port Richey, FL Therapist Sunshine Youth Services; Lutz, FL

2006 present 2008 2010 2003 2009 2003 2005

Accomplishments: Researched then created effective counseling technique for children with problem behaviors, emotional & social issues, family challenges, anger management, & sexual abuse. Conducted group sessions in anger management, parenting, womens support, anxiety/depression, and for sexual abuse victims. Results: Successfully managed caseload of 115 clients vs. normal caseload of 65. Achieved productivity rate of 75-80%.

Case Manager (Substance Abuse) The Harbor; Spring Hill, FL

2001 2003

Accomplishments: Evaluated & assessed clients for substance abuse. Designed & implemented plan for substance abuse treatment & behavior management. Educated clients about community resources & support groups. Results: Achieved 80 % success for clients completing case plan for substance abuse. Working with The Harbor, developed strong network to help those with substance abuse issues.

EDUCATION
MS, Mental Health Counseling; University of Wisconsin-Stout BA (Basic Science);Seattle Pacific University; 2001 1993

CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Mental Health Counselor; Florida. Number 8375 Educational Technology Production; University of Florida; Gainesville FL Online Teaching and Learning; University of Florida; Gainesville FL Instructional Design; University of Wisconsin-Stout E-Learning Certificate; University of Wisconsin-Stout 2005 2010 2009 2012 2013