Daniell Sorensen
Highett,VIC
Summary
Client-focused professional with several years of experience providing advice to individuals seeking job and career transitions. Thoughtful counselor supporting clients in processing personal career concerns. Motivational advisor encouraging job seekers to fulfill greatest potential.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Job Coach
Atwork Australia
Moorabbin, Oakleigh(Bayside), Victoria
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted individualized assessments of client abilities, interests, and needs.
- Monitored client's performance in the workplace by conducting follow-up visits with employers or supervisors.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided to each client including progress notes and case histories.
- Collaborated with employers to secure meaningful employment opportunities for clients.
- Assisted participants in understanding how their disability affects their ability to work.
- Organized mock interviews for clients to practice their interviewing skills.
- Assisted with resume writing, job search strategies, and goal setting.
Teacher
Brigham Young University
Provo,, Utah, USA
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Counsellor
Church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints
Utah County, Utah
1993 - 2001
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services for individuals in need of immediate assistance.
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in the student's care.
- Educated staff members about mental health issues affecting students so they can better respond appropriately to those needs.
- Developed crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing difficult situations or events.
- Coached clients on how to manage emotions effectively while also teaching them how to recognize warning signs of distress before it becomes overwhelming.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness training into practice.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, and other professionals.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology, Learning And Cognition
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah. USA02-1993
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA09-1991
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Performance Assessments
- Skill Development
- Interview training
- Marketing
- Community Networking
- Progress Monitoring
- Training Method Development
- Lectures and Discussions
- Attention to Detail
- Program Monitoring and Tracking
- Creative Solution Development
Affiliations
- I am an Active Member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints where I have held many voluntary roles. I am currently a teacher, and have been for the last 3 years.
Certification
- I have a current Police check and Working with Children Card.
- I hold a valid Victorian and international drivers license.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Job Coach
Atwork Australia
03.2023 - 03.2024
Teacher
Brigham Young University
01.1991 - 01.1995
Counsellor
Church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints
1993 - 2001
Master of Science - Psychology, Learning And Cognition
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Utah
- I have a current Police check and Working with Children Card.
- I hold a valid Victorian and international drivers license.
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