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Natalie Christiana

@nataliechristiana

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Seasoned behavioral health practitioner dedicated to improving client well-being.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that allows me to advocate for clients and improve their quality of life while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

I am a seasoned behavioral health practitioner with extensive experience in case management and direct supervision. My career has been dedicated to improving the well-being of clients through a strengths-based approach and trauma-informed care. Currently, I teach math and science to 5th and 6th graders at Holy Family School, where I also prepare engaging lessons that fulfill grant requirements.

Previously, I have held various roles, including Education Supervisor at the Boys and Girls Club, where I developed and presented STEM lessons, and Adjunct Professor at Southwestern Michigan College, where I taught psychology courses. My commitment to advocacy and quality of life improvement is evident in my work as a Supervisor at Healthy Families, where I managed a team of home visitors and evaluated service plans.

Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my contributions, including an Honorable Mention at a graduate-level conference for my research presentation. I am passionate about creating inclusive environments and have developed innovative programs such as Social Skill Group Therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Teacher

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Holy Family School

Sep 2024 - Present (9 months)

Teach math for 5th grade classes and science for 5th and 6th grade classes.

Teaching Curriculum Development Classroom Management

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Adjunct Professor

Current

Southwestern Michigan College

May 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Prepare and present lectures for general psychology, abnormal psychology, and developmental psychology courses.

Higher Education Psychology Curriculum Development Teaching Public Speaking

Education Supervisor

Boys And Girls Club

Feb 2024 - Sep 2024 (7 months)

Prepare and present reading, math, and STEM lessons for weekly programming to fulfill grant requirements.

Youth Development

Bartender

Journeyman Distillery

Sep 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Provide customer service, prepare and present cocktails, train new employees.

Customer Service Hospitality

Supervisor

Healthy Families

Jun 2018 - Jan 2019 (7 months)

Supervise a team of home visitors, evaluate service plans, analyze documentation and manage a quality improvement team.

Service Plan Evaluation Quality Improvement Program Management

EIA Tutor

Little Miracles Child Development Center

Mar 2011 - Jun 2012 (1 year 3 months)

Follow behavior programs written by BCBA, provide parent training, collect data and prepare reports, effectively teach verbal behavior, social/play skills, and coping skills.

Data Collection Report Preparation Social Skills Training

ABA Therapist

Lighthouse Autism Center

Feb 2017 - Jun 2018 (1 year 4 months)

Provide direct therapy to clients following a program created by BCBA, collect data, and provide parent education.

Data Collection Therapy

EIA Supervisor

Aptitude Habilitation Services

Oct 2014 - Sep 2015 (11 months)

Assess client/family needs, create behavior intervention plans, supervise therapists, provide parent education, advocate for clients in the community.

Behavior Plans

EIA Supervisor

Little Miracles Child Development Center

Jun 2012 - Jan 2014 (1 year 7 months)

Work with military families, complete assessments, provide parent education, train and supervise therapists, and advocate in the community.

Research Assistant

Indiana University Psychology Department

Mar 2009 - Jan 2010 (10 months)

Assist with research for anxiety, mood disorders, and therapeutic interventions for PTSD, screen participants, follow research protocol, and collect and analyze data.

Research Assistance Data Collection Data Analysis Anxiety PTSD Intervention