Tenneh Sanders
Winchester
Summary
A master's level counselor in training experienced in cultural research and mentorship. With a passion for mental health and inclusion. Have strong interpersonal skills to be a part of such work that includes facilitating group counseling sessions, customer service deeds, religious and volunteer work. Found purpose in being of service to those seeking mental and emotional counseling. Presently working towards doctorate-level psychology training in the future.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Youth Support Specialist
Timber Ridge School
01.2023 - Current
- Created and facilitated recreation and education activities for youths to engage in groups in safe environment.
- Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
- Maintained documentation and records of training activities and group events for review by Unit Manager
- Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
- Organized and attended meetings, trainings and conferences with foster parents to deliver information on youth progress.
Law Firm Assistant
Thoronka Law Offices
06.2017 - 08.2022
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and schedules for attorneys.
- Collected, drafted and maintained resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to all firm lawyers.
Research Intern
Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn more details about cultural mentality differences.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Researched various subjects that were related to project and presented information to appropriate stakeholders.
- Compiled data in reports and other documents using Excel.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.2020
Skills
- Research and Data Management
- Multitasking and Organization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Display Set Up and Arrangement
- Dependable and Responsible
- Cultural Awareness
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Interpersonal Communication
- MS Office
Timeline
Senior Youth Support Specialist
Timber Ridge School
01.2023 - Current
Research Intern
Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
08.2020 - 12.2020
Law Firm Assistant
Thoronka Law Offices
06.2017 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Counseling
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
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