Janet Waite-Pratt
Lemont
Summary
Experienced educator and therapist with specialization in marriage counseling and family therapy. Proven track record of facilitating personal growth and improving family dynamics. Committed to empowering individuals to achieve their fullest potential.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Pastor
Harvest Time Worship Center
Burbank
02.2020 - Current
- Provided pastoral care, offering support during personal and spiritual crises.
- Managed all aspects of ministry including overseeing church operations and staff.
- Mentored church staff and volunteers, developing leadership skills and teamwork.
- Conducted marriage counseling and family therapy sessions for congregants in need.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Guided church into new seasons of ministry through dynamic sermons and meaningful discussions.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Lemont school district 113a
Lemont
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Delivered engaging instruction across subjects to different grade levels in diverse classroom settings.
- Maintained classroom discipline and ensured a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement lesson plans and activities effectively.
- Established positive relationships with administrators, teachers and parents.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the individual needs of each student or small group.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Provided classroom instruction following regular teacher's lesson plans.
Family Youth Therapist (clinical intern)
St Christopher's House Inc
Dobbs Ferry
05.2008 - 05.2010
- Conducted initial assessments of clients entering the residential treatment center to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
- Documented all interactions with clients according to agency policy and procedures.
- Provided psychoeducational on topics such as stress management, anger management, parenting skills.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each client.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for diverse client populations.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and feedback.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care strategies.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate case records consistently.
- Attended trainings, workshops related to current trends in the field of psychology, mental health counseling.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY05-2010
School Administration And Supervision
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY02-2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/ Psychology
Nyack College
Nyack, NY12-1996
Associate of Science - Nursery Nursing
Birmingham College
United Kingdom10-1989
Skills
- Marriage counseling
- Family counseling
- Client assessment
- Therapeutic communication
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Active listening
- Multicultural competence
- Group therapy facilitation
- Client confidentiality
- Family systems therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Analytical thinking
- working within a team as well as independently
Certification
Illinois state certification Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist -2025
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Harvest Time Worship Center
02.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Lemont school district 113a
02.2019 - 02.2020
Family Youth Therapist (clinical intern)
St Christopher's House Inc
05.2008 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Mercy College
School Administration And Supervision
Mercy College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/ Psychology
Nyack College
Associate of Science - Nursery Nursing
Birmingham College