Nanami Kanayama West
Vienna
Summary
Experienced in patient care and clinical support with a strong background in vocational and educational settings. Utilizes effective communication, organizational, and collaboration skills to support smooth operations across clinical, educational, and community-based environments. Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality, client/student comfort, and individualized support while working with diverse populations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Intern
Perinatal and Reproductive Wellness Group
Fairfax, VA
08.2025 - Current
- Developed weekly treatment plans and diagnostic formulations based on initial evaluation sessions
- Assessed clients’ emotional, cognitive, and relational needs during therapy sessions
- Provided clients with psychoeducation on mental health conditions and evidence-based coping strategies
- Discussed clients’ prognosis, treatment progress, and clinical considerations during supervision sessions
- Documented clients’ narratives, clinical observations, and interventions in progress notes
Floater
Tyson Corner Child Care Center
Tyson VA
07.2024 - Current
- Provided flexible classroom support across infant, toddler, preschool, and prekindergarten classrooms to maintain ratios and continuity of care
- Assisted lead teachers with daily routines, including transitions, meals, naps, and learning activities
- Supported children’s social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development through individualized, age-appropriate strategies
- Maintained a safe, clean, and nurturing classroom environment in accordance with licensing and safety standards
Administrative Assistant and Mental Health Medical Biller
Legacy Counseling Service, LLC
Franklin, KY
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Efficiently managed administrative tasks, including verifying insurance eligibility and maintaining accurate client records
- Streamlined document uploading processes to enhance accuracy and workflow efficiency
- Served as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, scheduling appointments, and managing intake procedures
- Collaborated with therapists to coordinate client billing, scheduling, and service needs
- Submitted insurance claims, communicate billing information to clients, and document outstanding balances in the electronic health record (EHR) system
NAMI Helpline Volunteer
National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI)
Arlington, VA
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Completed a three-week onboarding period with online instructional content, interactive exercises, knowledge checks, and a final test before joining as a member of the NAMI Helpline Specialist Team
- Connected with help seekers via phone calls, web chat, and text using NAMI’s cloud-based communications platform
- Participated in two available mid-day Zoom meetings to share experiences and information with Helpline expert teams
- Listened to help seekers’ concerns and connect them with essential resources and services to access various treatment options and recovery strategies
Job Seeking Skills Program Manager
Evaluation and Developmental Center
Carbondale, IL
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Delivered 20 clients with disabilities and mental illness with individualized program services to boost independent living and employment skills
- Conducted a monthly meeting with clients’ parents, community business owners, and government officers to discuss clients’ service plan
- Gave a verbal and written report on clients’ and graduate students’ performance during weekly meetings with the Director and admin officer
- Coached 10 -15 graduate students to deliver client-centered service, documentation, and crisis intervention
- Completed daily, weekly, monthly, and annual administrative tasks, such as scheduling, billing, orientation, process evaluations, and hiring
ESL Teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Marion, IL
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Gave 8 Japanese students daily English lessons in a one-on-one or a small group setting
- Prepared weekly course materials, developed interactive in-person and online activities, and designed lessons covering all English language aspects
- Kept track of student progress and customized individualized plans for students at different levels of English proficiency (oral/written expression, grammar, English/math vocabulary, English/math comprehension, and phonics)
- Advised students in communicating thoughts and feelings in English with classmates and teachers
Project Coordinator for Restore, Reinvest, & Renew Grants Fund Program
Criminal Justice Department, Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Designed and gave a group of 10 graduate students weekly assignments to learn about each agency’s service plan and history
- Interviewed service providers regarding experience with service implementations, analyzed qualitative data, and summarized findings as a final report
Classroom Teacher
Las Vegas Gakuen
Las Vegas, NV
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided 15 Japanese toddlers with classroom instruction in a small group or whole class setting
- Implemented daily activities to promote students’ independence, cognitive skills, and communication skills
- Collaborated weekly with supervisors, colleagues, and paraprofessionals to instruct students in participating in school events and in learning Japanese customs
- Communicated with students’ parents face to face or via emails weekly to align academic and behavioral expectations at home and school
Special Education Teacher
Kirk Adams Elementary School
Las Vegas, NV
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Created weekly lesson plans based on students’ Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) and Common Core State Standards
- Instructed 16 students in one-on-one, small group, and whole class lessons for ELA, math, history, science, and social-emotional skills
- Discussed monthly progress notes with students’ families about students’ behavioral, academic, and emotional development
- Mentored paraprofessionals in daily behavioral management skills, designed classroom intervention strategies with general education teachers, speech therapists, and school counselors
Behavioral Technician
Person-Centered Assessment Training and Habilitation (PATH)
Reno, NV
06.2015 - 10.2015
- Guided individuals with developmental disabilities through daily schedule outlining various instructional programs, activities, lunch, and clean-up times
- Delivered clients with Applied behavior analysis (ABA) to establish optimal learning methods with intensive support needs, especially in basic self-maintenance, social interactions, and communication
Education
M.A. - Marriage and Family Therapy
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY02-2026
M.Ed. - Special Education
University of Nevada Reno (UNR)
Reno, NV12-2018
B.S. - Psychology
Rikkyo University
Saitama, Japan05-2013
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration Skills
- Supervision and Organizational Skills
- Intercultural Communication Skills
- Clinical assessment & case conceptualization
- Risk assessment (SI/HI, safety planning)
- Progress monitoring & outcome tracking
- Treatment Plan Development Skills
- Technology Integration Skill
- Client/patient care skills
- Behavior Intervention Skills
Timeline
Clinical Intern
Perinatal and Reproductive Wellness Group
08.2025 - Current
Floater
Tyson Corner Child Care Center
07.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant and Mental Health Medical Biller
Legacy Counseling Service, LLC
03.2024 - 05.2025
NAMI Helpline Volunteer
National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI)
03.2024 - 08.2024
Job Seeking Skills Program Manager
Evaluation and Developmental Center
11.2022 - 11.2023
ESL Teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Project Coordinator for Restore, Reinvest, & Renew Grants Fund Program
Criminal Justice Department, Southern Illinois University
11.2021 - 06.2022
Classroom Teacher
Las Vegas Gakuen
08.2019 - 05.2021
Special Education Teacher
Kirk Adams Elementary School
03.2019 - 05.2021
Behavioral Technician
Person-Centered Assessment Training and Habilitation (PATH)
06.2015 - 10.2015
M.Ed. - Special Education
University of Nevada Reno (UNR)
B.S. - Psychology
Rikkyo University
M.A. - Marriage and Family Therapy
Syracuse University