Dr. WiL Perez's Email

My educational philosophy is student learning centered that evolved from many years of teaching experience, I want students to actively participate, rather than passively learn. As I reflect on my beliefs regarding teaching and learning, I find that my mission as an instructor is threefold: to promote positive learning; to spark learner enthusiasm for learning; and to provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning. To accomplish this, I enjoy applying a wide variety of strategies based on innovative and essential educational principles encompassing cognitive functioning, learning theory, diversity issues, innovative technology, instructional planning and assessment. Other Professional Skills: Assessment and clinical experience with individual, couples, groups, and family therapy. Strong communication, and effectual multicultural interpersonal skills. (Bilingual) Demonstrated success managing high performing teams, including proven ability to inspire,coach, and lead professional as well as supporting staff. Successful at building healthy relationships, and proficient using conflict resolution skills.

Psychology Instructor @ Responsibilities include: • Instructing students, developing program syllabi, goals, and objectives • evaluating students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives • ensuring student learning outcomes are attained and properly recorded • preparing and maintaining all required documentation and administrative reports • maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences • ensuring safety and security requirements are met in the classroom area • meeting with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of students I also teach ACCEL Dual-enrollment courses, and TELEPRESENCE enhanced Distant Learning Courses at other CGTC sites. Develop, and Teach Blend and Hybrid Psychology courses for Higher Education. From January 2014 to Present (2 years) Personal Life Consultant @ As Personal Life Consultant, my function is non-clinical consultant with professional experience, and life skills to meet with individuals, couples, families and groups. Some of my functions, and goals as Personal Life Consultant are: Motivator: Exhibits faith in the person’s capacity for change; Encourages the person’s self-advocacy and economic self-sufficiency. Ally and Confidant: Genuinely cares and listens to the client and can be trusted with confidence and can identify areas for potential growth. Truth-Teller: Provides feedback Role Model and Mentor: Offers their life experience in problem solving and social skills Planner: Facilitates the suggestion of referral to a professionally directed clinical treatment plan with a Licensed Counselor and/or Mental Health Provider in the community From 1995 to Present (20 years) Macon, Georgia AreaPsychology Adjunct Instructor @ Plan, and implement curriculum and educational courses for students within the psychology program. Teach class content to students so that learning occurs, skills development, and to motivate students to learn, and achieve their educational objectives. From 2010 to December 2013 (3 years) Macon, Georgia AreaMental Health Director @ I provided Mental Health management, supervision and consultation with interdisciplinary mental health and medical teams in providing comprehensive mental/medical health care services to include clients with developmental disabilities providing internal and external services, and advocacy. I directed, organized, planned, and provided group and individual therapy, provided administrative, consultative, and supervisory functions to mental health, medical, and supportive staff. I performed clinical work under professional supervision including the diagnosis, and evaluation of patients. I administered psychological examinations, analyzed and interpreted the results after a mental health evaluation, and discussed findings with the appropriate staff. I developed appropriate treatment plans for clients. I conducted TELE-Psychiatry sessions with psychiatrists from/to various facilities As Unit Manager and Mental Health Director I was responsible for maintaining high quality mental health services starting by reviewing mental health evaluations, budgeting, and maintaining top team work with psychiatrists, psychologist, nurses, security staff and the facility’s administration. Provided information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. The information was exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer. Successful at supervising and managing staff, and mental health professionals implementing the MANDT system in de-escalating conflict, and difficult situations. From April 2005 to January 2010 (4 years 10 months) Georgia

Dr. WiL Perez is skilled in: Anger Management, CBT, Life Transitions, Self-esteem, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Couples, Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Supervision, Counselling, Interventions, Motivational Interviewing, Adolescents