Mary Fetzer
Boys and Girls Club of Portage County
Cary
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Dedicated early-career professional with experience supporting at-risk teens through goal setting, group activities, and positive relationship building. Strong in communication, behavior tracking, and therapeutic exercises drawn from CBT and DBT. Focused on helping youth stay engaged, manage challenges, and build healthier habits.
Work History
At Risk Teen Mentor
2 Years 9 Months- Mentored teens through academic support, goal setting, and positive relationship building.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged engagement, teamwork, and personal development.
- Responded to behavioral concerns with calm redirection and consistent conflict resolution.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Monitored and tracked behaviors through court reports.
Host
7 Months- Resolved guest concerns promptly, ensuring respectful service and positive resident experiences.
- Delivered meals to residents' rooms while anticipating and accommodating their needs.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to communicate dietary restrictions or special requests from customers, ensuring accurate meal preparation.
- Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
Education
- Sociology, Criminal Justice, Child Advocacy
Skills
Trained in court-related documentation
Behavioral reinforcement
Motivational techniques
Community involvement
Academic support
Behavioral intervention
Positive reinforcement
Certification
- [Mandt Student Academy] Training - [July]
- CASA
Timeline
At Risk Teen Mentor
Boys and Girls Club of Portage County
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Host
Azpira Place of Lake Zurich
10.2020 - 05.2021Read More
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
from Sociology, Criminal Justice, Child Advocacy
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