To obtain an entry level position with a progressive social service organization, where I can further my
education and work experience.
Accomplishments
Four year Dean's List scholar
Member of the Golden Key National Honor Society
DCFS Mandated Reporter
Registered South Cook ISC Substitute Teacher-IL
Professional Experience
Psychology Club President, 01/2013
to 01/2015 Hampton University – Hampton,
VA
Packaged and prepared Peninsula Food Bank meals for low income children.
Facilitated Thanksgiving food drive and Christmas toy donations campaign for holiday distribution to First Baptist Church, Hampton, VA.
Orchestrated a domestic violence seminar and panel discussion at Hampton University, October 2013.
Peer Counselor, 01/2013
to 01/2014
Coordinated dorm chats, mental health screenings, fundraisers and social.
and cultural events to increase student awareness and promote healthy.
lifestyles.
Intern, 06/2014
to 08/2014 Ethos Leadership Project LLC – Hampton,
VA
Created daily activities and status reports for adolescence between the ages of 10-18 years old.
Co-wrote curriculum for the bio-psychosocial knowledge and skills program.
Reduced disciplinary infractions amongst cohort group by increasing parental involvement in students' co-curricular activities.
Summer Camp Counselor, 05/2013
to 08/2013 Dolton Park District – Dolton,
IL
Help write and implement a weekly schedule for my individual camp group.
Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week.
Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.
Demonstrated proper leadership and behavior conduct for at-risk youth.
Cashier/Barista, 01/2014
to 07/2014 Panera Bread – Hampton,
VA
Recognized for exceptional customer service, for three consecutive.
quarters, at the top selling Panera Bread store in the Hampton Roads area.
Assistant Office Manager, 08/2015
to 12/2015 Reliable Health Care Service LLC – Park Forest,
IL
Admitted employees and clients into the agency.
Maintained all work related documentation regarding employee and client status
Assisted with payroll.
Substitute Teacher, 10/2015
to 02/2016 Illinois State Board of Education – Cook County,
IL
Illinois state board certified substitute teacher.
Registered for Brookwood school district 167 and Chicago Heights school.
district 170.
Study Hall Supervisor, 02/2016
to Current Dwight D. Eisenhower High School – Blue Island,
IL
Provide
monitoring and academic assistance in a study hall setting.
Prepare
and maintain various records and reports regarding study hall,
including attendance,
discipline, and academic performance.
Provide
instructional assistance with assigned work as needed
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology-Marriage and Family,
2015 Hampton University - Hampton,
VA
Focused on additional courses within the
curriculum to obtain a
concentration in Marriage and Family.
Completed
intensive Peer Counselor training program, to include active
listening strategies and referral skills to
assist students experiencing
personal
challenges.
Certified
in bystander intervention techniques and maintained strict
confidentiality of sensitive academic,
financial, personal, and psychological
information.
Master of Arts: Marriage and Family Counseling,
Current Governors State University - University Park,
IL
