Lauren Weakley
Appomattox
Summary
Certified Peer Specialist versed in leveraging tactful and diplomatic communication to build rapport. Focused on fostering welcoming environments to foster development of life skills and healthy coping mechanisms. Successful at modeling behaviors, educating individuals and motivating change.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Peer Specialist
Somethings
11.2024 - Current
- Used skills such as modeling, education, and implantation to teach daily living and coping skills.
- Helped individuals set realistic goals based on personal life situations and strengths.
- Used personal experiences to help mentees understand issues and move toward recovery.
- Connected clients with available resources to further treatment goals.
- Encouraged mentees to develop strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Implemented strategies to help mentees manage stress and difficult emotions.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Caterpillar Clubhouse Childcare & Preschool
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Planned and implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development.
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
Customer Service Representative
Kroger
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
- Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Coastal Carolina University
05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Central Virginia Community College
05.2022
Skills
- Social and Academic Development
- Tactical Communications
- Trauma experience
- Activities Leadership
- Substance abuse
- Behavior Redirection
- Schedule Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Resource advocacy
- Family support
Certification
Be There Certificate
NYCPS-P - New York Certified Peer Specialist Provisional
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Certified Peer Specialist
Somethings
11.2024 - Current
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Caterpillar Clubhouse Childcare & Preschool
05.2023 - 08.2023
Customer Service Representative
Kroger
06.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Coastal Carolina University
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Central Virginia Community College
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