Bachelor of Arts, Human Services and Counseling 2008Lindsey Wilson College － Somerset, KY, USA
Human Services and Counseling
Work Experience
AVID TutorAug 2011 to May 2013 Franklin Township School District － Indianapolis, IN
Took an active role in developing the academic and personal strengths of AVID students.
Served as a role model/mentor to AVID students by being a lifelong learner, demonstrating appropriate academic and social behaviors.
Determined if concepts needed to be taught or retaught from student's notes and discussions.
Evaluated student binders, including calendars, class and textbook notes, etc.
Conducted mini-lessons in the process of writing in all subject areas, study skills, and other aspects of college preparation.
Set an example of personal excellence and high expectations for AVID students to follow.
Communicate frequently and honestly with the AVID coordinator/teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.
Certified Nursing AssistantFeb 2011 to May 2011 Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital － Somerset, KY.
Provided or assisted patients' with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, etc.
Assisted with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
Provides adjunct care by administering, non sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, and heat treatments, Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
Provided patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; answering patients' call lights and requests; reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor.
Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
Substitute TeacherDec 2008 to May 2011 Pulaski County Schools System － Somerset, KY
Assumed all duties of the regular classroom teacher promptly and in accordance with school rules.
This included bus, lunchroom, playground, hall duty or other duties assigned by the building principal.
Follow the instructions left by the teacher.
Maintained normal classroom routines and discipline procedures.
Maintain a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Practicum StudentAug 2008 to Dec 2008 Necco Foster Care Agency － Burnside, KY
Planned projects and outings for youth in foster care.
Coordinated and ran group sessions for adolescent girls.
Helped maintain foster parent and foster child files.
Shadowed Treatment Director on therapeutic interventions.
Participated in fieldwork with Case Managers and therapist.
Assistant to School Counselor/Practicum StudentJan 2008 to May 2008 Burnside Elementary School － Somerset, KY
Shadowed the school guidance counselor in the classrooms.
Planned daily Guidance lessons for multiple grade levels.
Taught daily guidance lessons to multiple grade levels.
Observed the counselor during counseling sessions with parents and children.
Office Manager Fitness InstructorOct 2004 to Dec 2007 Somerset Community College － Somerset, KY
Office administrator to the Fitness Instructor
Office duties included basic office skills; working on computer, answered phones , entered student grades, scheduled appointments.
Other duties included training students on equipment, tracking students gym time, cleaning of equipment and oversaw student activity room.
Teacher's AideOct 2004 to Jan 2007 Burnside Elementary School － Burnside, KY
Worked as a teacher's aide in the after school childcare program through the Ready to Work Program.
Assisted Second grade teacher in the class room helping the children with reading skills.
Graded papers, entered grades, and assisted with daily management of classroom control.
Awards and Recognition
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2005
Dean List for four semesters
Interests
Current Student Adviser for the "Service Club" at a local homeschool Co- op
Volunteered at the Lake Cumberland Community Action Heating Assistance
Volunteered with Southwestern Music Boosters
Volunteered at the Pulaski County Senior Citizens Center/ delivered Meals On Wheels
Volunteered at Necco Foster Care Agency, raising money for the Kids Christmas Fund
Skills
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Strong verbal skills
Strong writing skills
Ability to work under pressure and limited time frame
Additional Information
Current Student Advisor for the "Service Club" at a local home-school Co-op
Volunteer, Lake Cumberland Community Action Heating Assistance
Volunteer, Southwestern Music Boosters
Volunteer, Pulaski County Senior Citizens Center/ delivered Meals On Wheels Volunteer,
Necco Foster Care Agency, Put together a lunch and auction to raise money for Kids Christmas Fund
