Andrea Baker
Sabah Al Salem
Summary
Empathetic and proactive Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience supporting middle school students in academic, behavioral, and emotional growth. As a Dean of Students, successfully facilitated conflict resolution, developed individualized behavior improvement plans, and implemented restorative practices to enhance school culture. Skilled in providing individual and group support to adolescents, collaborating with teachers and parents, and addressing challenges such as bullying, academic struggles, and social-emotional needs. Passionate about creating safe and supportive environments that foster students’ overall well-being.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Students
American Baccalaureate School
Khaitan
08.2024 - Current
- Managed student behavior and discipline by implementing restorative practices, developing individualized improvement plans, and conducting regular check-ins to support academic and behavioral success.
- Collaborated with faculty and administration to address classroom management issues, enhance campus safety, and support a positive school culture.
- Oversaw attendance and intervention strategies, including tracking absences, issuing recovery letters, and coordinating parent communication to ensure student accountability.
- Facilitated conflict resolution and restorative conversations between students, parents, and teachers to resolve disputes and rebuild relationships.
- Designed and implemented incentive programs to promote positive behavior, improve student engagement, and reinforce school policies.
- Conducted investigations and maintained documentation for behavioral incidents, working with teachers and administrators to develop consistent responses and solutions.
Marriage and Family Therapist- Intern
Kuwait Counseling Center
Kuwait City
07.2022 - Current
- Provided individual, couple, and family therapy services to clients in accordance with professional ethical standards.
- Developed treatment plans for clients based on psychosocial assessments and clinical observations.
- Conducted intake interviews to determine appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to address issues such as communication, parenting skills, substance abuse, and relationship conflict.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for managing stressors and improving interpersonal relationships.
- Educated clients about mental health diagnoses, symptoms management techniques, and available resources in the community.
- Participated in weekly supervision to discuss difficult cases or concerns regarding client progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed to assist clients in resolving immediate psychological distress or safety concerns.
- Assessed risk factors associated with suicidal ideation and behavior among adolescent populations.
- Attended workshops and seminars related to marriage and family therapy topics.
Paraprofessional
KIPP Nashville College Prep
Goodlettsville
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
Infant Teacher
Angel's Christian Academy LLC
Goodlettsville
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Create a safe, loving and functional environment
- • Prepare and implement weekly age-based lesson plans and activities
- Perform and document all feedings and diapering
- Build and maintain professional relationship with parents
- Lead and supervise crafts and infant safe activities.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Staff
Life Help Mental Health
Greenwood
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Prepare and conduct wellness, illness management recovery and wellness recovery action plan classes
- Keep track of and transport members to and from doctors' appointments
- Practice CPI and de-escalation skills during dispute between members
- Assist with programming and celebratory holiday events
- Assist other staff when taking members on social outings once a month
- Assist with billing validation
- Write progress notes on caseload each week stating members progress or incidents that occurred.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Northcentral University
San Diego, CA08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Mississippi Valley State University
05.2015
Skills
- Calm and patient
- Effectively work with parents
- Social skills development
- Effective listening
- Administrative support
- Problem resolution
- Planning and coordination
- Relationship development
- Progress reporting
- Social integration
- Behavior pattern recognition
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Customer service
Certification
- TN Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Timeline
Dean of Students
American Baccalaureate School
08.2024 - Current
Marriage and Family Therapist- Intern
Kuwait Counseling Center
07.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
KIPP Nashville College Prep
10.2020 - 12.2021
Infant Teacher
Angel's Christian Academy LLC
08.2017 - 05.2018
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Staff
Life Help Mental Health
11.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Northcentral University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Mississippi Valley State University
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