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Dr. Sharon Thomas-Parker
Program Director, Gaudenzia, Inc.
Location: Phoenix, MD United States
Joined: Dec 14th, 2000

About (request update)

My Interview Question

When you are asked to think outside the box about education and/or childcare what comes to mind?

Current Whereabouts:

Former Director of Counseling and Student Development at Savannah State University and Consultant with Education First (Cultural Care Au Pair) in Cambridge, MA. Completed my Doctorate in Higher Education Administration at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - 2005.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

College Vice President

Education (request update)

Morgan State University class of 1984

Undergrad Major: Psychology

Claim To Fame:

President's Second Mile Award Recipient, Peer Counselor, Psychology Club Member

Most Memorable Moment:

Working as a Peer Counselor

High School: Overlea Senior High School in Baltimore, MD class of 1980

Experience

I currently work with Gaudenzia, Inc. as Program Director
I have 29 years of experience working in the Counseling industry.

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor | Renaissance Center
From August 2014 to Current • 12 year(s)
Provided individual and family therapy to children, teenagers and adults within a Christian environment. Reviewed and signed consent forms and advance directives for all patients.

Program Director I | Gaudenzia, Incorporate
From June 2013 to Current • 13 year(s)
Oversaw management of 52 bed residential therapeutic community substance abuse program. Supervised clinical staff, maintained documentation, and ensured regulatory compliance.

Psychosocial Intake Clinician | MPB Group, Incorporated
From January 2012 to June 2013 • 1 year(s)
Conducted psychosocial intakes and completed assessment questionnaires. Maintained electronic client records and made therapy recommendations.

Program Director I | Gaudenzia, Incorporated
From January 2012 to June 2013 • 1 year(s)
Implemented programming and staff management at multiple correctional facilities. Developed training plans and maintained full staff rosters for treatment programs.

Consultant | Education First
From March 1991 to March 2012 • 21 year(s)
Worked as intercultural team member providing counseling and mediation for international program participants and American host families. Managed database and recruitment efforts.

Adjunct Instructor | Virginia University of Lynchburg
From September 2006 to June 2008 • 2 year(s)
Developed course materials and taught online Introduction to Psychology course. Graded papers, administered tests, and maintained communication with students.

Coordinator of Drug & Alcohol Resource Center | Savannah State University
From June 2000 to September 2001 • 1 year(s)
Developed Drug and Alcohol Resource Center and counseled students with substance abuse concerns. Planned educational programs and supervised graduate interns.

Director of Student Development | Savannah State University
From June 2000 to September 2001 • 1 year(s)
Provided individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and consultation to university community. Researched external grants and formulated counseling policies.

Director of Transfer & PreProfessional Programs | Morgan State University
From August 1998 to May 2000 • 2 year(s)
Assisted Dean with registration coordination and developed transfer student evaluation procedures. Counseled transfer students and coordinated test preparation courses.

Facilitator/Assistant Technical Director | University of Maryland University College
From January 1996 to August 1998 • 2 year(s)
Responsible for development and performance of Information, Enrollment, and Resource Teams. Conducted training in team building and conflict resolution.

Adjunct Instructor | University of Maryland University College
From September 1985 to June 1991 • 6 year(s)
Taught various courses including Career Development, Personal Career Planning, and Learning Analysis. Administered vocational tests and provided career counseling.

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