Rhiannon Ilumin
Oakland
Summary
Empathetic and dedicated professional with hands-on experience delivering high-quality therapeutic and behavioral services to children and adults. Proficient in identifying, assessing, and treating mental health conditions. Currently an MFT Trainee seeking to expand expertise and gain further experience in the field of counseling and psychology.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career and Wellness Intern
UC Berkeley Counseling and Psychological Services
08.2024 - Current
- Responsible for providing direct counseling and outreach services to support the career development and mental wellness of UC Berkeley students utilizing a range of therapeutic techniques
- Conducting individualized wellness therapy sessions
- Conducting career counseling sessions for students, utilizing MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory assessments to guide career exploration and development
- Participating in training meetings, individual and group supervision, seminars, and case conferences
- Developing and leading outreach workshops
- Effectively managing and coordinating cases
- Facilitating group counseling sessions for students, fostering a supportive environment for discussing personal, academic, and social challenges.
Mental Health Intern
Academy Of Alameda
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide educationally related mental health services for students in grades 5-8
- Provided culturally-sensitive counseling services that aligned with the unique backgrounds of each individual client
- Provide one-on-one counseling to a broad range of clients suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD and other educationally related mental health concerns
- Conducted thorough assessments of client needs, determining appropriate interventions and resources.
- Assessed risk factors such as suicidality or self-harm behaviors to ensure client safety during time-sensitive situations.
- Lead therapy groups to support student's social-emotional well-being and social skills development
Founder
BreathEducation
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Facilitated on-site mindfulness meditation, restorative practices and whole-body wellness classes in schools and corporate settings
- Provided mindfulness and restorative practices training for educators, school leaders and executives in Washington D.C. and the Bay Area
Restorative Justice Coordinator
The Academy of Alameda
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Facilitated conflict resolution circles for students and staff in order to promote a positive school environment
- Worked with students on academic recovery and social-emotional learning to improve learning outcomes
- Worked on COST Team and School Culture and Climate Team in order to uphold the school’s mission of social justice and inclusivity for all students
- Lead professional development trainings for teachers on restorative practices
- Founded GirlX Group and developed social-emotional and wellness curriculum for female identifying students
Mindfulness Specialist
KIPP Bay Area Schools
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Designed and implemented a mindfulness and yoga curriculum with a focus on social-emotional learning (SEL) and student well-being for all pk-4th grade students
- Lead professional development trainings for staff on SEL and Mindfulness based stress reduction strategies
- Provided in class support for students with behavioral challenges and special needs
Mindfulness Specialist
The River School
08.2014 - 07.2018
- Developed mindfulness curriculum to support all students and staff in achieving the River school’s mission of inclusivity, collaboration, exploration and well-being
- Provided weekly movement classes for toddler and school age students, as well as weekly mindfulness classes and workshops for educators, staff and parents
- Lead staff development trainings on mindfulness and health for early childhood development
Mindfulness Specialist/After-School Coordinator
Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Taught movement based mindfulness and yoga to 270 students a week and worked with staff to support a school-wide culture of mindfulness
- Developed a yoga and arts curriculum for day-time and after-school programs to support school's mission of equity, inclusion and sustainability
- Assisted in the design and implementation of the after-school program and trained a team of 20 child care professionals to facilitate movement, gardening, cooking and art classes for elementary school students
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
American University, School of International Service
Washington, DC05-2012
Master of Science - Marriage and Family Therapy
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2025
Skills
- Advanced Spanish speaker with two years experience working professionally in a bilingual setting
- Skilled in Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness and Breathing Techniques, CBT, DBT, Conflict Mediation, Individualized and Group Counseling, Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP), Case Management, Trauma-Informed Care, Crisis Evaluation and Intervention, Wellness coaching, Holistic health practices and Wellness program development
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS), First Aid Certification, International Institute for Restorative Practices trained facilitator, 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Instructor and 95 hour Certified Children’s Yoga Instructor, Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification
Timeline
Career and Wellness Intern
UC Berkeley Counseling and Psychological Services
08.2024 - Current
Mental Health Intern
Academy Of Alameda
08.2023 - 05.2024
Restorative Justice Coordinator
The Academy of Alameda
08.2019 - 06.2021
Mindfulness Specialist
KIPP Bay Area Schools
08.2018 - 06.2019
Founder
BreathEducation
07.2018 - 06.2021
Mindfulness Specialist
The River School
08.2014 - 07.2018
Mindfulness Specialist/After-School Coordinator
Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School
08.2012 - 07.2014
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS), First Aid Certification, International Institute for Restorative Practices trained facilitator, 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Instructor and 95 hour Certified Children’s Yoga Instructor, Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
American University, School of International Service
Master of Science - Marriage and Family Therapy
San Francisco State University
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