RESUMÉ
EXPERIENCE
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
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Participate in poetry, memoir, writing, and photography classes
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Currently co-moderate writing and memoir groups
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Editor of annual OLLI INK literary magazine
Fairfax, VA
Counselor/Faculty
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Specialized in Veteran Services and academic counseling for all students
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Member of mental health care team
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Assisted students with vocational counseling, occupational information, degree choice, transfer requirements, and degree completion
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Taught student development course for general student populations and military/veterans
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Served on hiring, curriculum, policy planning, student services committees
Annandale, VA
Student Support Specialist II
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Located on military base Education Center as college staff serving active-duty Marines and Navy, their spouses, and dependents
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Responsible for occupational and academic advising, degree planning, transfer planning
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Taught student development on Base
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Assisted students with registration, processing tuition assistance, liaison between military and college
Woodbridge, VA
Instructor
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Taught non-credit How to Study courses in Continuing Education
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Provided academic workshops to high school students enrolled in state scholarhship program, consisting of: Reading Strategies, Taking Classroom Notes, Test-taking Tips, SAT/ACT preparation, Job Seeking Skills, Money Management, Career Exploration, Personality and Learning Styles
Kokomo, IN
Student Coordinator/Social Worker
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Provide support services to qualified middle and high school students to encourage post-secondary training
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Liaison with middle school and high school counselors in 7-county area
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Responsible for recruitment of students, community education, academic and vocational counseling, state and federal financial aid resource
Kokomo, IN
Adjunct Instructor
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Taught freshman credit English Composition I; two semesters
Kokomo, IN
Rehabilitation Counselor (private practice)
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Provided vocational assessment, career counseling, case management and job placement assistance, primarily to disabled veterans (per federal contract) and non-military adults
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Arranged contractual agreements with various community and government agencies, medical and legal professionals, as needed
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Managed all facets of independent business operation and service provision, including developed and maintained referral relationships, wrote contract proposals, processed all billing and tax requirements, and professional report writing
Kokomo, IN
Vocational Specialist/Case Manager
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Provided vocational assessment and counseling to develop career and rehabilitation plans for injured and disabled adults
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Coordinated with physicians, rehabilitation therapists, and community agencies to return clients to work
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Interim director of outpatient satellite facility providing physical rehabilitation
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Information and referral, case management, and team coordinator of outpatient chronic pain management program
Kokomo, IN
Social Worker/Director of Social Services
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Intake, case coordination, information and referral crisis intervention with all disabled population, preschoolers and adults, developed parent education groups
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Established first adult group home and early intervention program for high-risk infants
Kokomo, IN
EDUCATION
Master of Science - Education
Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
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Major: Counseling
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Minors: College Student Personnel, Clinical Psycology
Bachelor of Science - Education
Radford University Radford, VA
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Majors: Psychology and English
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Minor: Secondary Education
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
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CRC Certificate, Retired
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Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
Certified Case Manager
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CCM Certificate, Retired
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Commission for Case Manager Certification