Curriculum Vitae

Michael Brooks, Ph. D., LMHC, LPC, NCC

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EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Education with a Concentration in Counselor Education

University of Central Florida. CACREP-Accredited

Orlando, Florida

May, 2003

Dissertation Topic: School Counselor Effectiveness from the Classroom Teachers’ Perspective

Master of Arts Degree in Counselor Education, Mental Health Counseling Track

University of Central Florida. CACREP-Accredited

Orlando, Florida

May, 2000

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology

Morehouse College

Atlanta, Georgia

May, 1996

CERTIFICATION/ LICENSES:

State of Alabama Counseling Supervisor #499 (June, 2007)

State of Alabama Licensed Professional Counselor # 2326 (February, 2005)

State of Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor #7707 (June, 2002)

National Certified Counselor (NCC) #65697 (October, 2000)

CFARS Rater; Children’s Functional Assessment Rating Scale

State of Florida Certification in School Guidance and Counseling (K-12)

State of Florida Clinical Counseling Supervisor

Certification Ropes Course Facilitator (2005)

EMPLOYMENT

Assistant Professor

August, 2004- present.

Counselor Education Program, Department of Human Studies University of Alabama-Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama

Teach masters-level counseling courses
Advise students in the community counseling track
Supervise practicum and internship students
Maintain active involvement in professional organizations related to counseling
Conduct scholarly research and publish in counseling journals and outlets
Serve on university and departmental committees
Serve on dissertation committees

Visiting Scholar

August, 2003-June 2004

Department of Counselor Education University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Taught graduate students in Counseling
Supervised practicum and internship students
Conducted research
Served on college committees and graduate committees.

Adjunct Instructor

January 2003- present

Argosy University

Taught online courses

Learning Community Leader

November 2002-August 2003

Community Education Partners, Orlando, Florida

Oversaw the day-to-day operation of a learning community of 100 academically and behaviorally challenged) high school boys
Supervised teachers in their curriculum and instruction
Coordinated outside services to students with special needs.

School Counselor (Intern) and Holmes Site Coordinator

January 2000-June 2003

Buena Vista Academy, Windermere, Florida

Provided large group, and individual guidance and counseling services to students
Assisted teachers in action research
Supervised school counseling interns
Coordinated/referred students to outside providers
Provided in service training

Contracted Consultant

August 2000-July 2004

Turning Point of Central Florida/EAP of Central Florida, Winter Park, Florida

Provided mental health and substance abuse counseling to mandated, individual, couples and families.
Formulated client diagnosis, treatment goals, and after care plans.
Conducted in-depth psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate level of care.
Facilitated counseling groups designed to prevent alcohol/drug abuse relapse.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

August 2000-May 2003

University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida

Taught graduate counseling courses
Provided counseling services to partnership schools
Assisted in the completion of action research at partnership schools

Senior Children’s Services Counselor

May-July, 2002

Orange County Government, Orlando, Florida

Provided clinical counseling services to adolescents who were participants in the Department of Juvenile Justice’s Independent Living Program.

Clinical Services Counselor

June, 1998-August 2000

Orange County Government, Orlando, Florida

Provided mental health counseling services to residents at the Orange County’s foster care facility.

Family Safety/ Preservation Counselor

November 1996-June 1998

Department of Children and Families, Orlando, Florida

Investigated cases of abuse, abandonment, and neglect as reported to the State of Florida Abuse Registry and offered appropriate services to the families.

Mental Health Technician

August 1996-November 1996

Devereux Foundation, Sanford, Florida.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

University of Alabama-Birmingham

ECG 578 Counseling the African-American Client (3 hrs)

ECG 695 Practicum II: Supervised Field Experience (3 hrs)

EGC 613 Foundations of Substance Abuse (3 hrs)

ECG 628 Social and Cultural Diversity (3 hrs)

ECG 630 Career and Life Development (3 hrs)

ECG 638 Practicum I: Introduction to the Counseling Process (3 hrs)

ECG 621 Theories and Techniques in Individual Counseling (3 hrs)

ECG 650 Assessment and Diagnosis of Mental Disorders

ECG 700 (Ed. S) Counseling Education Co-teaching (3 hrs)

University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)

MHS 6500 Group Counseling Theories and Procedures (3 hrs)

MHS 6071 Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders (3 hrs)

MHS 6450 Substance Abuse Counseling (3 hrs)

MHS 7800 Practicum for School Counselors (1 hr)

Argosy University (Online Institution)

C 6401 Counseling Skills I (3 hrs)

C 6432 Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychopathology (3 hrs)

C 7460 Counseling Children and Adolescents (3 hrs)

C 7453 Counseling Consultation (3 hrs)

C 7454 Models of Clinical Supervision (3 hrs)

C 7432 Advanced Individual Counseling (3 hrs)

PC 6505 Group Counseling (3 hours)

PC6220 Personality Theories & Individual Counseling (3 hrs)

University of Central Florida

MHS 6400 Theories of Indiv. Counseling and Personality Development (3 hrs)

MHS 6401 Techniques of Counseling (3 hrs)

MHS 6800 Practicum in Counseling (3 hrs)

Rollins College

CPY 540 Theory & Practice of Group Counseling (3 hrs)

CLINICAL SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE

Fall 2004 to present

University of Alabama-Birmingham

Provide weekly individual clinical supervision to agency and school counseling students and LPC interns. Perform student evaluations, site visits, and act as a liaison with site supervisors.

Fall 2003 to spring 2004

University of Florida

Provided weekly individual and group clinical supervision to school practicum and internship students and mental health practicum and internship students.

Fall 2000 to spring 2003

University of Central Florida

Supervised master’s practicum students

SERVICE

University

Instructor/Developer, Freshman Learning Community Course-Course title is Black Male Identity in Higher Education (fall 2008 and fall 2009)

Member, African American Faculty Association (2004-present)

Member, College Success Initiative for Underrepresented Minority Males - Advisory Committee (2007- present)Member, Leadership and Service Council and LeaderShape Selection Committee (Spring 2007)

School of Education

Member, Student Concerns Committee (2008-2009)

Member, Sociology Dissertation Committee - Hannon, Lonnie (Successful Summer Defense, 2007). The Decision to Move: An Analysis of Factors Influencing African American Communities. UAB, Sociology

Member, Diversity Committee (2006- present)

Member, Technology Committee (2007-2008)

Liaison and Member, TRUST-UEP Planning Committee (2004 – present)

Department/Program

Member, Committee of Program Excellence-Counseling Program (2004- present)

Chair, Community Counseling Program Advisory Board (2004-present)

Member, Counseling Program Faculty Search Committee Member (2006-2007)

HONORS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Alabama Counseling Association, (2004-present)

American Black Psychologist Association, (2004-2006)

American School Counselors Association, 2003-2006

Association for Marriage and Family Therapist, (2001-2003)

American College Counseling Association, (2000-2002)

Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development, (2000-present)

American Counseling Association, (1998-present)

National Association of Holmes Scholars Association (2003-present)

Holmes Scholar (UCF, 2000-2003)

Dean’s Award Fellow (UCF, 2000-2003)

Minority Graduate Fellow (UCF, 1999)

Xi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society (Vice-President, 1999-2000)

Psi Xi Psychology National Honor Society (Morehouse College, 1994-1996)

Dean's List, Fall/ Spring 1993-1995 (Morehouse College, 1993-1996)

National Dean's List Award (Morehouse College, 1992-1996)

Emma and Joe Adams Scholar (Morehouse College, 1994-1996)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Board Member

National Association of Holmes Scholars Alums (Spring 2008 to present)

Treasurer

Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD). Fall 2007- present.

Consultant

School counselor and at-risk consultant to the Fairfield City School superintendent and advisory board member(Fall 2006 – present).

Newsletter Editor

American Educational Research Association (AERA) Critical Examination of Race, Ethnicity, Class, and Gender in Education Special Interest Group (SIG) (2005-2008).

Member at Large

Alabama Counseling Association- ALCA (2005-2006).

Chairperson

Public Policy Committee on the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD) Executive Council. 2004-present.

Program Reviewer.

American Counseling Association (ACA) for 2005 Convention.

Co-Chair

Search Committee. UCF Counselor Education Visiting Professor Search Committee (2001).

Panel Member

Panel Dialogue: High Pressure, High Stakes, and High Hopes: Partnerships Meet the challenge. Holmes Southeastern Regional Conference. Myrtle Beach, SC, 2001.

SCHOLARSHIP/RESEARCH INTEREST

Counseling Urban Children and Families

African American Student Achievement and Success

Counseling African-American Children with Special Needs

African American Student Perceptions and Career Thoughts

GRANTS/SPONSORED RESEARCH

Co- Investigator

Community and Schools Together (CAST) – UAB, School of Education (2005- present).

Principal Investigator

Faculty Development, CMFSDP award, $6,500.00 (2004).

Program Evaluator

STARS-techgether Federal Grant Program Evaluator. Grant was awarded to an Urban Birmingham youth program that provided after school enrichment; computer training and parenting programs (Grant amount $680,000 for one year). October 2004 – October 2006.

Emerging Leader Grant.

Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Athens, GA, $500.00 (2004).

Mini Grant Recipient

LASER, Linking Academic Scholars to Educational Resources, $5000.00, (2003-2004).

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS
Williams, F., Hayes, B., Brooks, M., Hinton, V. (In press, 2008). Racial identity development and career thoughts for black seniors. Accepted for publication in the Journal of Urban Education.

Loder-Jackson, T. L. McKnight, A, K., Brooks, M., McGrew, K. & Voltz, D. (2008). Unmasking subtle and concealed aspects of parent involvement: Perspectives from African-American parents in the urban south. Journal of School Public Relations, 28, 350-378.

Brooks, M. (2007). Response to "The Culturally incompetent supervisor," Multi-cultural issues in supervision. In L. Tyson, J. Harrington, & J. Culbreath (Eds.), Critical incidents in clinical supervision. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.

Brooks, M. (2007). Yoga as an Anxiety Reducing Technique with School Students. Research on Stress and Coping in Education, Volume IV, Charlotte, NC, Information Age Publishing, Inc.

Loder, T. L., Sims, M. J., Coker, A. D., Collins, L., Brooks, M., Voltz, D., & Calhoun, C. (2007, Winter). On becoming and being faculty-leaders in urban education and also being African American...Seems promising. Advancing Women in Leadership Online Journal, 23. http://www.advancingwomen.com/awl/winter2007/Loder.htm

West-Olatunji, C. A., Baker, J. C., & Brooks, M. (2006). African American adolescent males: Giving voice to their educational experiences. Multicultural Perspectives, 8, 3-9.

Brooks, M. (July, 2006). Multicultural Concerns in Special Education and Culturally Responsive Teaching as a Solution. E-Journal of Teaching and Learning in Diverse Settings.

Brooks, M. & Daire, A (2006). Is Teaching Experience Really Necessary? Classroom teacher’s perspective on School Counselor Effectiveness. The Journal for the Professional Counselor, 20, 19-27.

Clark, M.A., Brooks, M., Lee, S., Daley, L.P., & Crawford, Y. (2006). Factors influencing the educational success of minority pre-service educators. Journal of College Student Retention, 8, 121-135.

Brooks, M., West-Olatunji, C. & Baker, J. (2005). Use of rites of passage programs to foster resilience in African American students. The Counseling Interviewer, 37, 54-60.

Shealey, M., Lue, M., Brooks, M., McCray, E. (2005). Examining the Legacy of Brown: The Impact on Special Education and Teacher Practice. Remedial and Special Education, 26, 113-121.

Freeman, M. S., Rasmus, S., & Brooks, M (2003). Development of a spiritual survey for counselors: A factor analytic approach. Journal for the Professional Counselor, 18, 43-56.

PUBLICATIONS UNDER REVIEW

West-Olatunji, C., Bentley-Anderson, K., Brooks, M., Garrett, M., Rivera, E., Conwill, W. (2008). Publishing in Counselor Education: A Review of Publication Procedures and Submission Guidelines. Manuscript submitted for publication.

Brooks, M., Steen, S, Williams, F., (2008). Professional Development Schools: A Training Ground for Preservice School Counselors. Manuscript submitted for publication

West-Olatunji, C., Baker, J., Wood, A., Crawford, Y., Frazier, K., Brooks, M. (2007). A look at African American Experiences across the educational continuum. Manuscript submitted for publication to the Journal of the Professoriate.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Stephens, B. & Brooks, M. (October, 2007). Evaluation of Counselor Education Programs: A Collaborative Focus Group Activity among Two Universities. A presentation at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), Columbus, Ohio.

Loder, T., McKnight, A., Brooks, M., McGrew, K., & Voltz, D., (April, 2007). Unmasking Subtle & Concealed Aspects of Parent Involvement: Perspectives from Urban African-American Parents. A presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

West-Olatunji. C.A., Baker, J., & Brooks, M. (March, 2007). African American adolescent males: Giving voice to their educational experiences. A presentation made at the National Association of School Psychologists, 39th Annual Convention, New York, New York.

Brooks, M. & Hinton, V. D., Hayes, B. G., Williams, F. (September, 2006). Racial identity development and career thoughts for black seniors. A presentation at the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference in Orlando, Florida.

Stephens, B., Brooks, M. (September, 2006). Designing programs outcome measures: collaborative projects for researcher and agencies. A presentation at the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference in Orlando, Florida.

Brooks, M. & Hinton, V. D. (April, 2006). Racial identity development and career thoughts for black seniors. A presentation at the Second Annual Minority Research Day at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Brooks, M., & Sneed, S. (February, 2006). Holmes, Ed. Trust, ASCA: Collaborative Philosophies to Train Effective School Counselors. A roundtable presentation at The Holmes Partnership Tenth Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois

Platt, J., Johnson, N., Thomas-Richmond, J., Brooks, M., & Mitcham-Smith, M. (February, 2006). From Scholar to Professor: Strategies for Seeking, Interviewing, and Obtaining a Position in the Professoriate. A poster presentation at The Holmes Partnership Tenth Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois.

Brooks, M., Voltz, D., & Calhoun, C. (February, 2006). Preparing Teachers who can serve ALL Children Well: Significant Factors in the Selection of Candidates for an Urban Teacher Education Program. A promising practice presentation at The Holmes Partnership Tenth Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois.

Brooks, M. (December, 2005). Barriers that Interfere with Cultural Competency. A presentation at the Building Community through Welcoming Diversity workshop. Birmingham, Alabama.

Tyson, L., Stephens, B., & Brooks, M. (October, 2005). Expanding a Counselor Education Program to Include Adventure-Based Counseling through Community Collaboration. A presentation at the 39^th Alabama Counseling Association Annual Conference, Birmingham, Alabama.

Brooks, M. (October, 2005). The Acculturation of New Counselor Education Faculty. A presentation at the 2005 Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Conference, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

Brooks, M. (September, 2005). We need more options! A discussion with the parents of children with special needs. A presentation at the 5^th Annual LASER Urban Education Research Conference, Tampa, Florida.

Brooks, M. (April, 2005). “A Community Demonstration Model: Community-As-Client Needs Assessment.” A presentation at the First Annual Minority Research Day at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Brooks, M (April, 2005). Teacher Rating As a Method for Evaluating School Counselor Effectiveness. A presentation at ACA Annual World Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

West-Olatunji, C., Brooks, M., Baker, J., & Crawford, Y. (January, 2005). The Black academic experience: From kindergarten to the professoriate. A presentation at the 18^th Annual Conference on Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies, Athens, Georgia.

Brooks, M., (November 2004). Yoga as an anxiety reducing technique with elementary students. A presentation at the Annual Alabama Counseling Association, Huntsville, Alabama

Brooks, M., West-Olatunji, C. & Pennymon, W. (August, 2004) . The Acculturation of New Minority Faculty. A presentation at the Association for Black Psychologist. Washington, DC.

Brooks, M., Robinson, EH, and Flanigan, J. (January, 2004). Climate and Character- Keys to Learning. A presentation at the Holmes 8^th Annual National Conference in San Diego, California.

Clark, M. and Brooks, M. (January, 2004). Factors in Educational Success of Minority Educators. A presentation at the 8^th Annual Holmes National Conference in San Diego, California.

Brooks, M., Vitale, T., Flanigan, J., Robinson, E, (February, 2003). Classroom Climate and Achievement—Results of Action Research. A presentation at the 7^th Annual Holmes National Conference in Washington, DC.

Flanigan, J., Vitale, T., Brooks, M., Robinson, E., Robinson, S. (February, 2003). September 11, 2001: An Example of Best Practice in and Interdisciplinary PDS. A presentation at the 7^th Annual Holmes National Conference in Washington, DC.

Brooks, M., Rasmus, S., Vitale, T. (June, 2002). The Use of Yoga as an Anxiety Reducing Techniques with Elementary School Students. A presentation at the UCF Mental Health Institute.

Brooks, M, and Davis H. (February, 2002). Professional Development of College Counselors. A presentation at the American College Counseling Association in Saint Simons Island, GA.

Bailey, L. and Brooks, M. (January, 2002). Publish or perish. A presentation at the 6^th Annual Holmes National Conference in San Antonio, TX.

Flannigan, J., Vitale, T., Robinson, E., Brooks, M., Glantz, B. (January, 2002). Creating Community: Collaboration in action at Buena Vista Academy. A presentation at the 6^th Annual Holmes Partnership National Conference in San Antonio, TX.

Brooks, M., Williams, F., Robinson, E., Koljeski, J., Okonski, V. (October, 2001). Training Counselor Interns at Professional Development School Sites. A presentation at the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES), Athens, GA.

Brooks, M. (April, 2001). Human Sexuality and HIV/AIDS. A presentation at the National Haitian Pastor’s Network Conference. Orlando, Florida. (televised presentation)

Karper, C., Brooks, M., & Freeman, M. (March 2001). The Power of Positive People: Do Affirmations really work? Poster Session at the ACA Annual World Conference in San Antonio, TX.

Young, M., Chromy, S., Brooks, M., (March 2001). Evaluating and Grading Basic Skills Training: Options and Alternatives. Poster Session at the ACA Annual World Conference in San Antonio, TX.

Robinson, S., Brooks, M., Walker-Hopp, C., Robinson, E., Flannigan, J., Glantz, B., Vitale, T., Rotter, J., Schwallie-Giddis, P., Walsh, M. (January, 2001). Counselor Education: Building Partnerships through Professional Development Schools. Presentation at the 5^th Annual Holmes Partnership National Conference in Albuquerque, NM.

Brooks, M., Walker-Hopp, C., Gunawardena, D., Slias, L. (January, 2001). Recruiting and Retaining Students of Color. The Holmes Scholar Prospective. Presentation at the 5^th Annual Holmes Partnership National Conference in Albuquerque, NM.

Holmes, E. Chaston, H., Crane, F., Weaver, J., Christmas, M., & Brooks, M. (March, 2000). The Self-Relational Approach to Counseling. Presentation at the American Counseling Association (ACA) Annual World Conference in Washington, CD.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Loder-Jackson, T. and Brooks, M. (2008). Understanding African-American Students. A presentation for Academic Advisors at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB); Sponsored by the English Language and Culture Institute at UAB.

Brooks, M. (July, 2007). The Down and Dirty on How to Make Formidable Relationships. A presentation at the Annual Play it Smart, National Football Foundation Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Brooks, M. (June, 2006). At-Risk Students: Seeing the Unseen. A presentation at the Birmingham City Schools & Support Employees In school Uniting for Improved Student Assistance Workshop. Birmingham, Alabama.

Brooks, M. (March, 2006). Presenter. A critical evaluation of Ruby Payne’s work and other class and poverty theories. UAB School of Education Urban Education Project Spring Brown Bag Series, Birmingham, AL.

Brooks, M. (January, 2006). Person Centered Approach to Substance Abuse Counseling. UAB Zeta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota Workshop, Birmingham, AL.

Brooks, M. (March, 2005). Play Station as Play Therapy. A presentation at the UAB Chi Sigma Iota-Zeta Chapter’s Brown-Bag Luncheon Series, Birmingham, AL.

Davis, H., and Brooks, M. (March, 2002). Professional Development of College Counselors. A presentation at the ACA World Conference in New Orleans, LA.

INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Brooks, M. (June, 2007). Racial identity development and career thoughts for black seniors. A presentation at the 14^th International Conference on Learning. Johannesburg, South Africa.

Brooks, M. (June, 2006). We Need More Options!: A Sit Down Conversation with the Parents of Special Needs Children. A presentation at The 13^th International Conference on Learning. Montego Bay, Jamaica.