Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications & Licenses
References
Timeline
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Tonya Trott

Warwick,Bermuda

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Addiction Counselor (temporary relief)

Nelson Bascome Centre for Substance Abuse Treatment
, Sandys
02.2026 - Current

Junior Addiction Counselor (on call)

Nelson Bascome Centre for Substance Abuse Treatment
, Sandys
06.2022 - 01.2026
  • Conducted screenings at Westgate Correctional Facility, Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute, and also via Webex.
  • Completed required admission documents including confidentiality forms and consents.
  • Oriented new clients to the facility.
  • Conducted assessments to identify strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs.
  • Worked with clients to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Provided individual and group counseling.
  • Liaised with other agencies to coordinate services.
  • Responded to crisis situations that threatened recovery.
  • Conducted psychoeducation and relapse prevention classes.
  • Made referrals so that clients may access additional community resources.
  • Maintained accurate client records while ensuring confidentiality.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to review client cases.

Teacher

Play with a Purpose
Warwick
01.2020 - 06.2022
  • Implemented proven play-based strategies for optimal learning outcomes based on the early years foundation curriculum.
  • Liaised with parents, teachers, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists regarding student development.
  • Organized classroom activities, games and tasks to enhance interactive learning experience.

Teaching Assistant

Saltus Grammar School
Devonshire
04.2015 - 12.2019
  • Supported teachers with lesson preparation and classroom cover.
  • Encouraged and challenged students while instilling a joy of learning and discovery.

Teacher

Tree Tops Preschool
Paget
03.2008 - 04.2015
  • Developed lessons and materials aligned with the creative curriculum.
  • Organized group activities, ensuring the program was culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate.
  • Mentored student teachers during their practicum placements.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bermuda College
Paget
05.2018

Associate of Arts - Human Services

Bermuda College
Paget
05.2013

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strong work ethic
  • Therapeutic communication

Certifications & Licenses

  • Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor, 2025
  • Mental Health First Aid, 2025
  • Safey Care Specialist, 2025
  • First Aid/AED/CPR, 2025
  • Registered Nurse, 2021

References

David Parker

Treatment Coordinator

Nelson Bascome Centre for Substance Abuse Treatment

505-4039

Jacqueline Basden

Clinical Consultant

747-4771

Timeline

Addiction Counselor (temporary relief)

Nelson Bascome Centre for Substance Abuse Treatment
02.2026 - Current

Junior Addiction Counselor (on call)

Nelson Bascome Centre for Substance Abuse Treatment
06.2022 - 01.2026

Teacher

Play with a Purpose
01.2020 - 06.2022

Teaching Assistant

Saltus Grammar School
04.2015 - 12.2019

Teacher

Tree Tops Preschool
03.2008 - 04.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bermuda College

Associate of Arts - Human Services

Bermuda College
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