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Joelle Reyes

San Diego

Summary

Mental health clinician with expertise in therapeutic music and arts facilitation. Skilled in supporting individuals with OCD and anxiety disorders. Extensive experience with neurodivergent populations, LGBTQIA+ community, older adults with dementia, veterans with PTSD, incarcerated individuals, and Spanish-speaking clients.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavior Specialist

Rogers Behavioral Health
San Diego
05.2024 - Current
  • Managed a therapeutic milieu in the adult PHP/IOP setting and a caseload of eight patients, consisting of individuals diagnosed with OCD and other anxiety disorders
  • Conducted admission assessments including the Yale Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (YBOCS), interoceptive assessment, and identification of core fear
  • Provided psychoeducation on the CBT and ERP model, and supported patients in executing and processing exposure trial exercises
  • Guided patients in high distress through de-escalation of panic symptoms using compassionate listening, grounding techniques, and TIPP skills (e.g. paced breathing, paired with muscle relaxation)
  • Assessed weekly functional impairment of patients and collaborated with patients to identify weekly goals based on identified areas of significant impairment
  • Facilitated CBT/DBT psychoeducation groups on weekly basis
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team in treatment planning during weekly staffing meetings

Recreational Community Musician

Resounding Joy
San Diego
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Led therapeutic music programs for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), children and adolescents with Down syndrome, older adults with dementia, and veterans experiencing PTSD
  • Empowered underserved populations through programming aimed to foster social interaction, cognition skills, self-esteem and community relationships
  • Developed session plans unique to each population and their respective needs
  • Attended monthly professional development meetings and workshops

Musical Biographies Facilitator

Villa Musica
San Diego
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • Facilitated art, music, and memory book making workshops for individuals with dementia
  • Guided participants in creating memory books and music playlists to bring the highlights of their lives to life
  • Promoted a sense of community between participants, caregivers, and family members through open group sharing of life experiences and hands-on group music activities
  • Collaborated with Musical Biographies team on a weekly basis to reflect upon outcome of sessions and expand on weekly curriculum

Lead Teacher

Kid Ventures Preschool Academy
San Diego
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Led instruction of Kid Ventures Liberty Station's 3 and 4-year-old classroom
  • Incorporated play-based learning experiences and imaginative play to foster connections with peers and enhance understanding of the world
  • Expanded upon daily curriculum topics through sensory play, music & movement, storytelling, experiments, and group-based activities
  • Observed and redirected behavior using positive reinforcement techniques
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss school adjustment, academic progress, and classroom behavior

ESL Teacher

Internexus San Diego
San Diego
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Taught A1-A2 level Beginner English classes to international adult students in-person and online
  • Successfully adapted teaching methods to fit various classroom settings (online, hybrid, and in-person)
  • Administered written, oral, and performance tests and issued grades in accordance with performance
  • Implemented monthly Living Language Labs, where students practice and experience real-world English through class field trips

EFL Teacher

The Language Co.
Santiago
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Taught A2-B2 level Business English Courses to executives and staff at multinational companies including FedEx, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Agrosuper, Glencore, and Antofagasta Minerals (AMSA)
  • Created comprehensive lesson plans based on course plan curriculum designed for each company
  • Encouraged student participation and enhanced critical thinking skills using engaging conversation, listening, reading, and writing activities
  • Administered and graded tests, presentations, and assignments to evaluate student progress

EFL Teacher

DUOC UC San Joaquín
Santiago
03.2020 - 12.2020
  • Participated in CIEE's 10-month Teacher Internship Program (TIP) to teach English in Santiago, Chile
  • Taught level A2-B1 General English at DUOC UC San Joaquin campus
  • Trained students for end-of-year TOEIC Bridge Exam
  • Administered written and oral assessments to evaluate student progress
  • Completed small projects for English Department, such as tutorial videos and supplemental practice material

Music & Movement Instructor

Healthy Toddlers Care
San Diego
05.2016 - 02.2020
  • Conducted Music & Movement sessions for children ages 0-5 using dance and interactive songs
  • Promoted physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development
  • Utilized small percussive instruments, guitar, and ukulele to encourage interaction and participation

Songwriting Instructor

Jail Guitar Doors USA
San Diego
10.2015 - 02.2020
  • Provided guitars and helped lead songwriting workshops for inmate residents of East Mesa Reentry Facility and Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility
  • Increased self-esteem and enhanced interpersonal skills of inmate residents
  • Encouraged use of non-confrontational expression, provided a safe space for vulnerability, and reinforced a proactive mindset in jail and prison populations

Volunteer Guitar Instructor

Guitars for Vets
San Diego
04.2015 - 02.2016
  • Led group guitar lessons at the Veteran's Village of San Diego
  • Ensured a sense of community amongst veterans undergoing phases of rehabilitation and recovery
  • Entrusted guitars and accessory kits to participants who completed the 12-week music program

Assistant Teacher

San Diego State University Children's Center
San Diego
04.2015 - 02.2016
  • Enriched physical, cognitive, motor, social-emotional, and language development of children 4-5 years old
  • Collaborated with Master, Associate, and Assistant Teachers in maintaining the classroom and executing lesson plans
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development

Community Services Leader

City of Placentia
Placentia
06.2012 - 08.2014
  • Tutored and organized indoor/outdoor activities for low-income children ages 6-14 years old
  • Led group summer excursions to movie theaters, community pools, and theme parks
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships

Education

Master of Science - Counseling/Marriage, Family And Child Therapy

University of Phoenix
Online, In Progress
02-2027

Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development

San Diego State University
San Diego
05-2018

Minor in Spanish

Pontificia Universidad Católica De Valparaíso
Valparaiso, Chile
12-2017

Skills

  • Therapeutic milieu management
  • Compassionate listening
  • Distress tolerance and coping skills
  • Facilitation of CBT and DBT psychoeducation groups
  • Effective communication with interdisciplinary team

Certification

  • 05/2025, CPI Blue Card Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification
  • 09/2021, Professional Certificate in General Music Studies, Berklee College of Music
  • 12/2019, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate

LANGUAGES

Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Behavior Specialist

Rogers Behavioral Health
05.2024 - Current

Recreational Community Musician

Resounding Joy
08.2023 - 05.2024

Musical Biographies Facilitator

Villa Musica
04.2023 - 05.2024

Lead Teacher

Kid Ventures Preschool Academy
10.2022 - 10.2023

ESL Teacher

Internexus San Diego
01.2022 - 08.2022

EFL Teacher

The Language Co.
01.2021 - 12.2021

EFL Teacher

DUOC UC San Joaquín
03.2020 - 12.2020

Music & Movement Instructor

Healthy Toddlers Care
05.2016 - 02.2020

Songwriting Instructor

Jail Guitar Doors USA
10.2015 - 02.2020

Volunteer Guitar Instructor

Guitars for Vets
04.2015 - 02.2016

Assistant Teacher

San Diego State University Children's Center
04.2015 - 02.2016

Community Services Leader

City of Placentia
06.2012 - 08.2014

Master of Science - Counseling/Marriage, Family And Child Therapy

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development

San Diego State University

Minor in Spanish

Pontificia Universidad Católica De Valparaíso
Joelle Reyes