Tirzah F.

Cannad
2555 Vesser Lane C4, Willow Grove, PA 19090
267-596-9576: cannadtirzah@hotmail.com

Education and Training

Gwynedd Mercy University, Gwynedd Valley, PA
Master of Science School Counseling
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
Bachelors of Science Psychology
University of Pittsburgh (CEU Certifications)
Mandated Reporter Training
Warwick Family Services, Hartesville, PA
Safe Crisis Management
The Sanctuary Model
The College Board. New York, NY
SAT Proctor Training

Research Interests
How technology can enhance guidance curriculum lessons

Professional Experience
Case Manager
August 2013 to Current
Liberty Lutheran, Philadelphia, PA
Manage the assessment of clients home for safety and security.
Manage the assessment of mental, physical and emotional health of clients.
Manage the maintenance of confidential records and files.
Manage the identification of appropriate supports and implementation of services to meet the clients needs.
Manage the relationship and rapport with clients, families, staff and providers.
Counselor (Intern)
January 2016 to April 2016
Archbishop Wood High School, Warminster, PA

Provide a counseling resource for students, faculty and parents.

Collaborate with the referral and evaluation teams in making decisions in the best interest of the students.

Provide crises intervention services for students and reports suspected abuse when required.

Developed workshops on anti-bullying, social skills, and career guidance.

Counselor (Intern)
September 2015-December 2015
Blair Mill Elementary, Hatboro, PA

Counseled small groups and individual students with problems to include self-awareness, family issues, child abuse, peer
problems and behavior problems.

Planned and implemented the counseling and advisement program based on the needs and abilities of assigned students
within the resources of the school building and community.

Assisted the Principal in the grouping and placement of children including necessary evaluations.

Consulted with parents and staff on child development, behavior management and community resources.

Facilitated middle school enrollment including recommendations and application assistance.

Therapist (Intern)
June 2015 to September 2015
Warwick Family Services, Hartesville, PA
Managed the stabilization of the children behavior and provided ongoing therapy to the child and family.
Consulted with the client, parents, guardian and siblings to address underlying emotional issues.
Managed the implementation of effective behavioral strategies with family and child in the home and in the community.
Milieu Counselor
August 2012 to August 2013
Warwick Family Services, Hartesville, PA
Performed observation of client upon admission and throughout treatment.
Communicated pertinent observations to the Therapist and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Completed daily charting log and accurately records the clients- activities in program.
Reported all critical incidents to Program Director and/or Shift Supervisor as incidents occurred.
Assisted clients with activities of daily living in accordance with facility policy and procedures.
Assisted in structuring client time in therapeutic activities and maintaining of a safe environment.
Ensured effective communicate with clients, family and/or significant others.
Teachers Assistant
September 2012 to June 2013
Alliance for Progress Charter School, Philadelphia, PA
Assisted students in the execution and completion of assigned tasks.
Circulated throughout the classroom to assist the teacher in implementing and reinforcing classroom routine.
Assisted the teacher in individual, small and large group instructions.
Monitored and recorded the behavior of the students under the guidance of the teacher.
Assisted students with daily living skills.
Youth Counselor
May 2008 to August 2012
The City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Managed the assessment of the behavioral and emotional characteristics of referred youth and provided counseling.
Served as a facilitator for youth activities and support groups.
Supervised family visits on assigned shifts and monitored youth in all activities and situations.
Performed crisis and non-crisis intervention activities.
Assisted youth in achieving his/her goals as determined by team.
Documented changes in youths behaviors and emotional status on a daily basis, noting such observations by preparing daily
written narratives on each youth.
Managed the preparation of incident and discharge reports.

Teaching Experience
Archbishop Wood High School, Warminster, PA
Skills Inventory and College/Career Matching

Blair Mill Elementary, Hatboro, PA

Guidance Lessons and Emotional Coping Skills

Volunteer Experience
Bethel Philadelphia Mills, Philadelphia, PA
Manage the Information Desk and coordinate travel through facility.
St. Christophers Childrens Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Assisted with In-Patient Childrens daily activities.

Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Outlook
CPR and First Aid

Affiliations and Memberships

American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
The International Honor Society in Psychology (PSY CHI)

References
Donald Smothers, Supervisor
Lutheran Children and Family Services
215-990-0491
smotbrothers@hotmail.com
Crystal Cunningham, Supervisor
Warwick Family Services
267-303-8739
Cstar8031@aol.com
Clifford Smith, Supervisor
City of Philadelphia
267-238-7023
Clifford.smith@phila.gov