Rose Pryor
Kansas City
Summary
Empathetic, dedicated Peer Support Specialist committed to coaching peers through life challenges while building trusting relationships based on mutuality. Offering 6 years of strong sobriety and ready to help others reclaim their lives and uncover their purpose. Engaging and outgoing with strong communication skills. Sober advocate and mentor, spreading experience, strength and hope through story, song and visual art. Currently looking to leverage background and expertise in order to expand reach.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Clay Platte Montessori School
Kansas City, MO, United States
11.2023 - Current
- Supported extracurricular activities by leading specific age-appropriate art programs relevant to current course material.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating art and creativity with hands-on activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom implementation.
Peer Support Specialist
Louisiana Department Of Health
Lake Charles, LA
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Maintained computers, printers and technical resources to avoid disruption in operations.
- Attended classes and seminars to enhance knowledge of equipment and operating systems.
- Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Participated in clinical staffing meetings and coordinated with clinical staff to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
- Communicated with individuals' family members, offering information and insight into support services available at community level.
- Observed strict regulations and procedures regarding each individual to maintain confidentiality of personal and health information.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Self-employeed
Lake Charles, LA
09.2021 - Current
- Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Fostered relationships with partner agencies and other interested parties to build pipeline of supportive services.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
Massage Therapist
Self Employed
04.2019 - Current
- Spoke with clients regarding health history, expectations, services and procedures for safety and customer satisfaction.
- Performed massages for clients using hot stone, Swedish, deep tissue, sports and pregnancy methodologies.
- Provided treatment for medical conditions and injuries through therapeutic massage.
Massage Therapist
The Woodhouse Day Spa Corp.
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
- Stimulated energy flow along medians to channel body healing responses.
- Provided safe, effective and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
Yoga Instructor
Self Employed Services
11.2011 - 03.2020
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
- Stayed current with fitness trends and adjusted to needs and wants of class participants.
- Kept studio area safe, organized and comfortable for students.
Education
Peer Support Specialist - Addiction Counseling
RI International
Lake Charles, Louisiana08.2021
Skills
- Recovery guidance
- Providing direction
- Leadership skills
- Rapport building
- Interpersonal abilities
- Effective collaboration and interaction
Accomplishments
Won first place in the O’Brien house recovery essay contest in 2019.
Certification
- LMT - Licensed Massage Therapist
- PSS - Peer Support Specialist
- RYT 200 - Registered Yoga Teacher
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Clay Platte Montessori School
11.2023 - Current
Peer Support Specialist
Louisiana Department Of Health
12.2021 - 05.2022
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Self-employeed
09.2021 - Current
Massage Therapist
The Woodhouse Day Spa Corp.
01.2021 - 04.2021
Massage Therapist
Self Employed
04.2019 - Current
Yoga Instructor
Self Employed Services
11.2011 - 03.2020
Peer Support Specialist - Addiction Counseling
RI International