Resume

Objectives

To obtain a position that utilizes my education, experience and skill set working with children in a classroom setting as well as  in a therapeutic environment.

Education

Moorhead State University

December 2008 | Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

• Honors Program
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA

Winona State University

Expected graduation  May 2012| Master’s Degree in Community Counseling

• 4.0 GPA

Experience

Internship Student August 2011 – Present

Washburn Center for Children  Minneapolis

• Assist Licensed Psychologist during in-home visits to client and family
• Lead group in therapeutic classroom
• Attend weekly Family Focused team meeting to consult and communicate weekly activities
• Consult with classroom staff about children’s daily progress and document  daily group progress notes
• Interact with children in the classroom to work toward therapeutic goal

Practicum Student May 2011 – August 2011

Children’s Home Society and Family Networks Day Treatment Program Brooklyn Park

• Observed and documented behaviors in daily case notes
• Led small groups session for therapy, life skills, and social skills
• Participated in monthly case consultation sessions with staff
• Worked with staff to asses children’s ongoing treatment plans

Graduate Assistant  August 2010 – May 2011 |

WSU Child Care Center |. Winona MN

• Planned and implemented small group curriculum
• Created classroom portfolio for accreditation by National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• Implemented daily lesson plans
• Tracking child’s developmental progress

Preschool Teacher  August 2003 – January 2012 |

New Horizon Academy | Champlin MN

• Planned and implemented Curriculum
• Managed children’s behavior and general classroom environment
• Worked with families and children with special needs to accommodate classroom learning to their specific needs
• Communicated daily and during conferences with parents
• Assessed children using Creative Curriculum
• Made referrals based on classroom observations for supplementary services

Lab Coordinator January 2007- December 2008 |

Dr. Lisa Nawrot’s Child Development Lab | Moorhead State University

• Coordinated testing sites and participants
• Administered portions of WPPSI-iii to participants
• Analyzed and applied data
• Presented results at academic conferences (MPA and Red River Conference)
• Educated and coordinated placement of lab workers

Academic Society Secretary  September 2006- May 2007 |

Academic Society Psi Chi | Moorhead State University

• Recorded meeting minutes
• Maintained member communication
• Planned and implemented meeting agendas
• Coordinated guest speakers
• Coordinated Red River Psychology Conference at Moorhead State University

Skills

• Communication skills with families pertaining to behavioral problems, general developmental functioning, home to school communication, and positive reinforcement
• One on one communication skills including basic interpersonal counseling techniques, one on one communication with children, coordinating group learning activities, and situational discussions with peers
• Basic intervention planning, execution, and analysis for recognized behavioral problems
• Time management including meeting documentation, agenda follow up items, deadline completion and follow through, and administrative tasks
• Basic diagnosis and treatment knowledge and application of DSM-IV-TR disorders
• A functional understanding of counseling theories and techniques including individual and families
• Curriculum development and learning program analysis
• Experience consulting with staff regarding diagnosis and treatment plans of clients