Jennifer Barbour

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Pittsburgh, PA 15220 412-***-****

acer8b@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile:

Eager to bring children and families into the twenty-first century

. counseling them using a unique combination of social work and

education to help them find solutions to their problems.

Education, Honors, and Certifications:

Master of Arts Social Work 2011

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.

Bachelor of Arts Sociology 1994

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA.

Dean’s List of Academic Students

Key Qualifications:

Mentoring Coordinator Boys & Girls Clubs of Pittsburgh

Adjunct Professor at University of Pittsburgh-School of Social Work

Assistant Teacher and Mentor Counselor-Indiana University of PA

Innovative in using social skills lessons and running groups, on,

motivational and social issues; provides strategies to engage parents

and students in active learning; Skilled in ensuring child safety,

meeting children’s needs, facilitating relationship building, and

maintaining confidential records.

Secondary Education Instructor at six high schools in Maryland and

Pennsylvania. (Worked with Big-Brothers-Big Sisters in Maryland)

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Computer Skills:

1. Software (IBM and MAC environments): Microsoft Windows

2. WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Power point, and Excel.

3. Working knowledge of the Internet and Email Systems.

4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and Outlook.

Employment:

Professional Development in Social Services and Counseling

Community Based Counselor.,. preschool-college level

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August 2011 to present

Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, PA

( Mentoring with families and children)

Community Counselor and Special Eduation.,6th-8th grade

November 2006 to present

Pittsburgh School System, Pittsburgh, PA (Autism students)

Mentoring Career Intern, Education Dept., 9th-12th grade

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January 2011 to June 2011

Westinghouse High School, Pittsburgh, PA

Clinical Social Work Intern, School Setting., 9th-12th grade

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September 2010 to December 2010

Pittsburgh Taylor Allderdice High School, Pittsburgh, PA

Academic Career Counseling Assistant.,School Setting

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9th-12grade (Mentored Students, hooked them to mentors)

January 1999 to August 2004

North Hills High School, Pittsburgh, PA

Community Based Counselor, Pre-K thru middle school,

September 1994 to January 1999

Head start Program; Preschool Development

(Enrolled children into preschool, hooked families with services and

mentors)

Assistant Teacher and Mentor, August 1989 to August 1994

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA

Special Skills

Administered Myers Briggs, Beck Depression Inventory and

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the Brigance and Woodcock Johnson Tests

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Boys & Girls Clubs of

Pennsylvania; 1989 to 2014

Knowledge of French, 1989 to 1994

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Student Director/Assistant, Learning Center, 1989 to 1994

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Edited newsletter and wrote cognitive behavioral therapy plans.

Professional Affiliations:

National Association of Social Workers

Teacher of Piano, Flute and Dance

MSW Mentor and Adjunct Professor-University of Pittsburgh, School of

Social Work

Assistant Musical Director and Pianist-Pittsburgh School System

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