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Denise Seme

Shasta Lake

Summary

Adept at creating positive relationships, skilled in crisis intervention and classroom management.


Have hands-on experience in the classroom and talent for navigating challenges and challenging students.


Capable of adapting to diverse needs and ensuring a supportive atmosphere for students and staff.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Care Staff for At-Risk Youth

Open Line Group Homes
04.2014 - 10.2018
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, and shopping trips.
  • Safeguarded clients by closely monitoring their behavior and intervening during crises when necessary.
  • Utilized crisis intervention techniques effectively during emergencies, ensuring safety of both clients and staff members involved.
  • Established strong rapport with youth, fostering trust and open communication for better understanding of individual needs.
  • Developed essential life skills in youth through hands-on training in areas such as budgeting, cooking, and self-care practices.
  • Documented client progress.
  • Guided clients toward achieving personal goals by offering emotional support, encouragement, and practical advice.
  • Stayed current on best practices within the direct care field through ongoing professional development opportunities and trainings.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain a safe environment.

Mental Health Rehab Specialist (MHRS)

Victor Youth
03.2002 - 06.2013
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for youth.
  • Led group therapy sessions focused on improving socialization, communication, social skills and cognitive abilities.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of patient assessments, treatments, interventions and progress for accurate record-keeping purposes.
  • Developed strong rapport with youth by demonstrating empathy, understanding, and active listening skills during interactions.
  • Provided emotional support and deescalation techniques to youth during challenging moments throughout the rehabilitation day.
  • Prepared and maintained reports detailing youths behaviors and services provided.

Direct Care Staff Night Staff

Victor Youth Services
07.1999 - 02.2002


  • Safeguarded clients by closely monitoring their behavior and intervening during crises when necessary.
  • Provided medication management, ensuring accurate administration and adherence to prescribed schedules.
  • Utilized crisis intervention techniques effectively during emergencies, ensuring safety of both clients and staff members involved.
  • Established strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication.
  • Guided clients toward achieving personal goals by offering emotional support, encouragement, and coaching.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Recorded behaviors both positive and negative in logbooks for management.

Special Education Teacher

Casa De Corazon
09.1998 - 06.1999
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
  • Boosted student engagement in mathematics by introducing problem-solving activities that connected concepts to real-world situations.
  • Integrated social skills training into curriculum, facilitating improved peer interactions and social integration.

Ceramics Teacher

Cascade School
01.1994 - 06.1994
  • Mentored new teachers entering the field of ceramics education by sharing knowledge about curriculum planning, classroom management techniques, and effective instructional strategies.
  • Enhanced student understanding of ceramic materials and processes through demonstrations and hands-on activities.
  • Organized annual student art exhibitions to showcase their ceramic creations, fostering pride in their accomplishments.
  • Managed the ceramics studio effectively by maintaining equipment, ordering supplies, and ensuring a safe working environment.
  • Established a positive learning environment by setting clear expectations and providing constructive feedback on student work.
  • Developed students'' creativity and artistic skills by introducing various ceramic techniques, such as hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing.
  • Incorporated historical context into lessons by discussing the cultural significance of various ceramic traditions from around the world.
  • Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
  • Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
  • Provided feedback and grades to provide regular feedback on student progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
  • Held afterschool ceramic labs for students wanting to work on special projects

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

CSU Chico
Chico, CA
12-1989

Skills

  • Classroom experience
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Behavioral support
  • De-escalation techniques and interventions
  • Relationship building skills

Timeline

Direct Care Staff for At-Risk Youth

Open Line Group Homes
04.2014 - 10.2018

Mental Health Rehab Specialist (MHRS)

Victor Youth
03.2002 - 06.2013

Direct Care Staff Night Staff

Victor Youth Services
07.1999 - 02.2002

Special Education Teacher

Casa De Corazon
09.1998 - 06.1999

Ceramics Teacher

Cascade School
01.1994 - 06.1994

Bachelor of Arts -

CSU Chico

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