Pamela Sain-Mills
Rector
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience at Affinity Counseling, specializing in crisis intervention and individual therapy. Proven ability to assess client needs and develop effective therapeutic plans. Skilled in active listening and documentation, fostering resilience and coping strategies in diverse populations. Committed to empowering clients through psychoeducation and support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
PLPC
Affinity Counseling
Kennett
02.2025 - Current
- Provided individual therapy sessions for diverse client populations.
- Facilitated crisis intervention strategies in high-stress situations.
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records according to legal standards.
- Educated clients about mental health resources and coping mechanisms.
Human Resources & Recruitment
Sage Families of Companies
01.2022 - 07.2024
School Guidance Counselor
School Guidance Counselor
01.2018 - 01.2022
Resource Teacher
Rector Elementary School
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Worked full-time as a Resource teacher seeing 16 students daily
Resource Teacher
Rector High School
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Worked full-time as a Resource teacher seeing 36 students daily
Literacy Resource Teacher
Brookland Middle School
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Worked full-time as a Literacy Resource teacher seeing 47 students daily
Self-Contained Teacher
Harrisburg High School
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Worked full-time as a Self-Contained teacher in the high school.
Family and Consumer Science Teacher, Career Orientation Teacher, & Technology Teacher
Harrisburg High School
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Worked full time position split on 2 campuses - half a day as a middle school teacher and half of the day as a high school teacher
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Harrisburg High School
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Worked full-time as a Family and Consumer Science teacher in the high school
Education
MSE - Counselor Education
University of Arkansas Little Rock
Little Rock, AR01.2020
MSE - Special Education - Instructional Specialist 4-12
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR01.2015
Non-Traditional Teaching License - Licensed in Family and Consumer Sciences
01.2014
MSE -
University of South East Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO01.2011
Bachelors of General Studies -
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS01.2006
High School -
Crowley's Ridge Academy
Paragould, AR01.2001
High School -
Rector High School
Rector, AR01.1998
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Individual therapy
- Needs assessment
- Active listening
- Problem solving
- Stress management
- Documentation requirements
- Treatment Planning
- Therapeutic plans
- Psychoeducation
- CBT techniques
Volunteer Experience
- Global Corp, Worked with an international volunteer group in Thailand teaching English.
- Local Food Pantry, Worked to fill the local food pantry as needed.
- Athletic Department Fundraising, Raised money for meals, shoes, and camps for children.
- Project Zero, Helped foster children find forever homes and hosted events.
- Food Backpack Program, Ran a program providing supplemental food to students in need.
References
- Caroline Schenk, Mentor, 870-476-2944
- April Lindsey, Mentor, 870-239-1874
Awards
- Dean's list at the University of SouthEast Missouri State University
- Dean's list at Arkansas State University
- Dean's list at UALR Little Rock, Arkansas
College And Community Activities
- Kappa Delta, The University of Mississippi, Philanthropy for St Jude's Children's Hospital
- Campus Crusades, The University of Mississippi, Bringing students together through praise and worship
- Arkansas Children's Hospital, Knitting for Noggins
Timeline
PLPC
Affinity Counseling
02.2025 - Current
Human Resources & Recruitment
Sage Families of Companies
01.2022 - 07.2024
School Guidance Counselor
School Guidance Counselor
01.2018 - 01.2022
Resource Teacher
Rector Elementary School
01.2017 - 01.2018
Resource Teacher
Rector High School
01.2016 - 01.2017
Literacy Resource Teacher
Brookland Middle School
01.2015 - 01.2016
Self-Contained Teacher
Harrisburg High School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Family and Consumer Science Teacher, Career Orientation Teacher, & Technology Teacher
Harrisburg High School
01.2013 - 01.2014
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Harrisburg High School
01.2012 - 01.2013
MSE - Counselor Education
University of Arkansas Little Rock
MSE - Special Education - Instructional Specialist 4-12
Arkansas State University
Non-Traditional Teaching License - Licensed in Family and Consumer Sciences
MSE -
University of South East Missouri State University
Bachelors of General Studies -
University of Mississippi
High School -
Crowley's Ridge Academy
High School -
Rector High School