Michaela Godfrey
Tinley Park
Summary
Professional with solid experience and well-prepared for academic endeavors. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within diverse teams and adapt to changing needs seamlessly. Skilled in research, time management, and critical thinking, with strong focus on achieving measurable results. Reliable and driven, bringing proactive approach to all tasks and responsibilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Office of Continuing Education Work-Study Student
The Chicago School
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted with fundraising for The Chicago School
- Assisted with scholarship activities such as data analysis, formulating and editing journal publications, preparing for conference presentations, and formulating grants
- Maintained organized study materials, improving efficiency in information retrieval and preparation.
- Participated in workshops, acquiring new skills relevant to psychological practices and theories.
- Supervisor: Lisa Przybylski
Graduate Teaching Assistant
The Chicago School
08.2025 - Current
- Assisting in preparing instructional materials and resources for graduate courses.
- Facilitating weekly discussion sections to enhance student engagement and understanding of course content
- Providing feedback on assignments, ensuring clarity and adherence to academic standards.
- Supporting faculty in grading assessments, maintaining consistency and accuracy in evaluations.
Outreach and Referral Coordinator, Counseling Services
University of New Orleans
12.2021 - 08.2024
- Validated as a Crisis Counselor at least once a week while using Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Developed, provided, coordinated, and evaluated developmental psychoeducational programming for university students and the university community
- Worked to improve access to mental health services for underrepresented and diverse student populations through tailored outreach and programming; increased minorities pursuing counseling by 110%
- Co-ordinated tailored outreach and programming to underrepresented and diverse student population with a specific focus on with BIPOC, Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, and LGBTQIA+ students
- Liaised across campus by developing relationships and opportunities for collaboration with various programs and groups including but not limited to student leaders/groups, diversity and inclusion leaders, the office of multicultural affairs, student affairs, and health and well-being staff and leadership
- Referred students to diagnostic sites off campus
- Supervisor: Portia Gordon, LPC-S
Mental Health Professional
RE:BYLT
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Expedited ongoing community assistance services to inner-city youth and their families
- Lead the individuals on my caseload through the identification and development of community-based services, monitoring satisfaction, and assisting individuals to receive the support/services and general assistance they need and desire to enjoy a high quality life
- Wrote person-centered plans
- Provided Counseling as needed
Residential Counselor
Finch Henry Job Corps Center
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Expedited ongoing community assistance services to inner-city youth and their families
- Lead the individuals on my caseload through the identification and development of community-based services, monitoring satisfaction, and assisting individuals to receive the support/services and general assistance they need and desire to enjoy a high quality life
- Provided Counseling as needed
Support Coordinator
North Mississippi Regional Center
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Provided ongoing community assistance services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families
- Guided the individuals on my caseload through the identification and development of community-based services, monitoring satisfaction, and assisting individuals to receive the support/services and general assistance they need and desire to enjoy a high quality of life in their chosen community
- Revised and updated behavior plans, data collection, schedules etc. to keep services relevant and optimal for individuals
- Pioneered intervention strategies and data collection methods relating to individual’s goals
- Supervisor: Everlean Mathis, LCSW
Education
Psy.D. - Clinical Psychology
The Chicago School
Chicago, IL05.2029
M.S. - Biopsychology
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2020
B.S. - Psychology
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS08.2017
Skills
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Risk Assessment
- ASIST certified
- Safe Space certified
- Fast learner
- Positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
- Customer service
- Research and analysis
- Digital literacy
Affiliations
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 2018 - Present
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
The Chicago School
08.2025 - Current
Office of Continuing Education Work-Study Student
The Chicago School
10.2024 - 05.2025
Outreach and Referral Coordinator, Counseling Services
University of New Orleans
12.2021 - 08.2024
Mental Health Professional
RE:BYLT
10.2020 - 10.2021
Residential Counselor
Finch Henry Job Corps Center
04.2019 - 08.2019
Support Coordinator
North Mississippi Regional Center
05.2017 - 08.2019
M.S. - Biopsychology
University of New Orleans
B.S. - Psychology
University of Mississippi
Psy.D. - Clinical Psychology
The Chicago School
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
- The Higher Education Case Managers Association Annual Conference, July 2022
- American Counseling Association Annual Conference, February 2024
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA
- Graduate Research Assistant, Applied Psychology January 2020 – September 2020
- Conducted quantitative research involving statistical analysis and original data collection from 436 participants.
- Reviewed literature on topics including comorbidities between anxiety, depression, and drug use following COVID-19
- Supervisor: Matthew Scott, Ph.D.
Organizations
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated