Eric L. Mills Resume
Eric Mills
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EDUCATION
Adler University
Master of Arts — Clinical Mental Health Counseling (July 2019)
Berklee College of Music
Bachelor of Music — Contemporary Writing & Production/Jazz Composition (May 2011)
CREDENTIALS
Mental Health Counselor Associate
National Certified Counselor
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
WORK EXPERIENCE
Counseling Intern
United Stand Family Counseling Center; Chicago, IL; September 2018 – July 2019
• Provided individual, dyadic, and group counseling and academic coaching services for students grades Kindergarten – 8th.
• Developed relationships with students, their families, and educational staff to increase the social and emotional wellbeing of students and empower their academic achievement.
• Consulted educational staff on relevant areas of knowledge, including school culture, sexuality, and pedagogical mutual respect.
Intern
I Grow Chicago; Chicago, IL; September 2017 – April 2018
• Developed relationships with community members in the West Englewood neighborhood to help end cycles of isolation, violence, and systemic oppression at the grassroots level.
• Assisted with the after school program via child supervision and tutoring to better enrich the lives of the young people in the community.
• Provided specific one-on-one support for community members, aiding with resume writing, online job applications, and navigation of governmental websites.
• Supported with program development and technology.
Data Management Associate
Explore Charter School; New York, NY; September 2015 – April 2017
• Mentored behaviorally-challenged scholar with one-on-one coaching and mediation.
• Tutored group sessions in English Language Arts and test-taking strategies.
• Created and implement systems of school logistics, provided student supervision, led and provided support for administrative initiatives.
• Provided technology training, oversaw scheduling for school-wide technology reservations.
• Maintained digital student records and attendance.
• Office reception and interfacing with families and stakeholders.¬
• Managed student and staff technology, device allocation, and need assessment.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
United Stand Family Counseling Center; Chicago, IL; June 2019
• Workshop: Sexuality Considerations Working with Children and Adolescents
• Co-instructed interactive lecture, activities, discussion, and case examples to develop counselor knowledge and comfort with sexual topics in treating children and adolescents.
• Co-created workshop curriculum based on relevant, clinical, and inclusive literature, including sexual identity, heteronormativity, LGBT communities, gender identity and roles, sexuality through development, culture and sexuality, and non-pathologizing language and assessment.
Explore Charter School; New York, NY; August 2016
• Co-facilitator: professional development on Cosmopolitanism and classroom applications.
• Co-facilitator: "Community-Defined Professionalism and Professional Impact.”
Gowanus Music Club; New York, NY; September 2012 – December 2015
• Mediated students with conflicting interests and goals, and employing conflict-resolution strategies as student growth opportunities.
• Communicated with parents, balancing student-specific needs with the needs of the class.
• Developed students’ individual proficiency, as well as students’ abilities to work and perform as a group.
• Responsible for classroom leadership and direction of ensemble rehearsals.
• Instructed classes for kids age 8-16 and adults.
Chongro Overseas Education; New York, NY; January - September 2015
• Tutored English reading, writing, and conversation for English Language Learners.
El Centro De Educación de Trabajadores; New York, NY; January-August 2014
• Planned courses and taught a primarily immigrant population of older adults.
• Instructed technology basics in English and Spanish.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
• 2018 Leadership Development Academy via Illinois Association for LGBTQ+ Issues in Counseling sponsorship.
• Grad Student Representative – Illinois Association for LGBTQ+ Issues in Counseling
• Secretary – Alder Counseling Student Association.
PROFESSIONAL/ACADEMIC MEMBERSHIPS
Washington Counseling Association
Illinois Association for LGBTQ+ Issues in Counseling
Adler Counseling Student Association
Adler Black Student Association
Eric Mills
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EDUCATION
Adler University
Master of Arts — Clinical Mental Health Counseling (July 2019)
Berklee College of Music
Bachelor of Music — Contemporary Writing & Production/Jazz Composition (May 2011)
CREDENTIALS
Mental Health Counselor Associate
National Certified Counselor
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
WORK EXPERIENCE
Counseling Intern
United Stand Family Counseling Center; Chicago, IL; September 2018 – July 2019
• Provided individual, dyadic, and group counseling and academic coaching services for students grades Kindergarten – 8th.
• Developed relationships with students, their families, and educational staff to increase the social and emotional wellbeing of students and empower their academic achievement.
• Consulted educational staff on relevant areas of knowledge, including school culture, sexuality, and pedagogical mutual respect.
Intern
I Grow Chicago; Chicago, IL; September 2017 – April 2018
• Developed relationships with community members in the West Englewood neighborhood to help end cycles of isolation, violence, and systemic oppression at the grassroots level.
• Assisted with the after school program via child supervision and tutoring to better enrich the lives of the young people in the community.
• Provided specific one-on-one support for community members, aiding with resume writing, online job applications, and navigation of governmental websites.
• Supported with program development and technology.
Data Management Associate
Explore Charter School; New York, NY; September 2015 – April 2017
• Mentored behaviorally-challenged scholar with one-on-one coaching and mediation.
• Tutored group sessions in English Language Arts and test-taking strategies.
• Created and implement systems of school logistics, provided student supervision, led and provided support for administrative initiatives.
• Provided technology training, oversaw scheduling for school-wide technology reservations.
• Maintained digital student records and attendance.
• Office reception and interfacing with families and stakeholders.¬
• Managed student and staff technology, device allocation, and need assessment.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
United Stand Family Counseling Center; Chicago, IL; June 2019
• Workshop: Sexuality Considerations Working with Children and Adolescents
• Co-instructed interactive lecture, activities, discussion, and case examples to develop counselor knowledge and comfort with sexual topics in treating children and adolescents.
• Co-created workshop curriculum based on relevant, clinical, and inclusive literature, including sexual identity, heteronormativity, LGBT communities, gender identity and roles, sexuality through development, culture and sexuality, and non-pathologizing language and assessment.
Explore Charter School; New York, NY; August 2016
• Co-facilitator: professional development on Cosmopolitanism and classroom applications.
• Co-facilitator: "Community-Defined Professionalism and Professional Impact.”
Gowanus Music Club; New York, NY; September 2012 – December 2015
• Mediated students with conflicting interests and goals, and employing conflict-resolution strategies as student growth opportunities.
• Communicated with parents, balancing student-specific needs with the needs of the class.
• Developed students’ individual proficiency, as well as students’ abilities to work and perform as a group.
• Responsible for classroom leadership and direction of ensemble rehearsals.
• Instructed classes for kids age 8-16 and adults.
Chongro Overseas Education; New York, NY; January - September 2015
• Tutored English reading, writing, and conversation for English Language Learners.
El Centro De Educación de Trabajadores; New York, NY; January-August 2014
• Planned courses and taught a primarily immigrant population of older adults.
• Instructed technology basics in English and Spanish.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
• 2018 Leadership Development Academy via Illinois Association for LGBTQ+ Issues in Counseling sponsorship.
• Grad Student Representative – Illinois Association for LGBTQ+ Issues in Counseling
• Secretary – Alder Counseling Student Association.
PROFESSIONAL/ACADEMIC MEMBERSHIPS
Washington Counseling Association
Illinois Association for LGBTQ+ Issues in Counseling
Adler Counseling Student Association
Adler Black Student Association