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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, IL
05.2029

M.S. - Biopsychology

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
05.2020

B.S. - Psychology

University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
08.2017

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

Michaela Godfrey