Michelle Kleinhans
Altoona
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
ESS
Altoona
03.2025 - Current
- Managed classroom environments to ensure student safety and engagement.
- Delivered lesson plans across various subjects to diverse student groups.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles and needs.
Counselor
Pyramid Healthcare
07.2025 - 04.2026
- Facilitated group counseling in a behavioral health setting
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans using SMART goals
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support client recovery
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation in compliance with regulations
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client care strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention support during emergency situations.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and life skills for recovery.
- Conducted assessments to identify client challenges and goals.
Case Manager
Catholic Charities
11.2012 - 06.2019
- Managed diverse caseload, delivering social services and support tailored to client needs
- Coordinated care plans and linked clients to essential community resources, enhancing access to services
- Founded and led youth shoe ministry, empowering underserved populations through access to footwear
- Founded and led a youth shoe ministry serving underserved populations
Truancy Court/ Deliquency Prevention Counselor
Family Intervention Crisis Services
Hollidaysburg
02.2011 - 12.2012
- Worked with at-risk youth and families to address truancy issues
- Collaborated with courts, schools, and families to improve attendance outcomes
- Provided counseling and intervention strategies to prevent further legal involvement
Personal Care Aide in Autistic Support
Altoona Area School District
Altoona
08.2000 - 06.2001
- Assisted students with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address student needs effectively.
- Supported teachers in creating a safe learning environment for all students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Penn State University
Altoona, PASkills
- Teaching
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Adult Education
- Communication
- Public Speaking
- Presentations
- Organizational Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Problem Solving
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural competence
- Client advocacy
- Case Management
- Documentation
- Case documentation
- Care coordination
- Family Services
- Group Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Group counseling
- Case Reporting
- Program Development
- Positive reinforcement
- Interpersonal communication
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Tai Chi
Timeline
Counselor
Pyramid Healthcare
07.2025 - 04.2026
Substitute Teacher, K-12
ESS
03.2025 - Current
Case Manager
Catholic Charities
11.2012 - 06.2019
Truancy Court/ Deliquency Prevention Counselor
Family Intervention Crisis Services
02.2011 - 12.2012
Personal Care Aide in Autistic Support
Altoona Area School District
08.2000 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Penn State University