CARA E. SHERRY
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CAREER EXPERIENCE
Park West Preschool and Child Care, Teacher Assistant, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Aug 2014-pres.
Implement lessons developed by lead teacher for class of 20 four-year-olds in pre-k. Also
teach students
with special education plans. Help children learn social and independent living skills. Work
with whole class,
small groups, and individual students, both alone and with lead teacher.
Teacher 1, Youth Villages, Memphis, TN
2012-14
With the aid of an experienced teacher and independently, developed lesson plans, taught,
and managed the behavior of at-risk youth in a residential setting. Worked with entire
class and individual students,
taught hygiene, and helped students meet treatment goals. Focused primarily on middle
and high school
boys, but assisted with girls and boys of all school ages. Also ran 5 K races with the youth.
Treatment Foster Care Counselor, Youth Villages, Memphis, TN
Aug.-Nov. 2013
Designed, maintained, and carried out treatment plans by conducting individual as well as
family sessions
with youth in foster care. Carried a caseload of 8-10 youth, 0-17 years old. Met with each
youth at least
once a week. Scheduled and transported youth to appointments, court dates, school
activities, etc.
Selected Participant, 360 Career Development Program, Youth Villages, Memphis, TN
2012-2013
Highly selective program promoting knowledge, career development networking, and career
mentoring.
Initiated and developed lesson plans for successful service learning project in which at-risk
youth help
others by working in a soup kitchen.
Practicum, Teacher’s Assistant, JFK Elementary, Winooski, Vermont
Fall 2011-Spring 2012
Assisted in a special education class of 7 students in grades 1-4. Worked one-on-one with
students.
Helped with behavioral issues, class work, and class activities. Worked in mainstream
classroom
as needed. Participated in weekly meetings with the teacher and caseworker(s) for each
child.
Alternative Spring Break – Interacted with men, ages 17-40, who were recovering alcoholics, drug
addicts, March, 2012
and homeless, at the Hope House in Long Island, NY Supported them by playing sports and
.
games,
attending religious services, dining, and conversing with them.
Volunteer Mentor, Kayamandi Township, Stellenbosch, Africa
Spring 2011
Mentored 2 sixth grade boys twice a week for the semester. Helped with homework, English,
and sports.
Sales Associate, Fossil Inc., Memphis, TN
Nov. 2013-July 2014
Assisted customers using brand knowledge and communication/listening skills. Maintained a
friendly
and clean environment for all customers and fellow associates. Worked as a team member
with other
associates on the floor. Helped with floor sets and transfers.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, VT B.A. Cum Laude, Psychology Major/Environmental
Studies Minor May 2012
University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Spring 2011
CPR/first aid and CPI certified – current
AWARDS & RECOGNITION – COLLEGE
Saint Michael’s Scholarship and Saint Michael’s College Honor Scholarship
2008-12 Dean’s List
2009-12
Second Place in Global Eyes Study Abroad Photo Competition
2012
Rugby – Elected Captain for senior year. Selected for All Star Team Rugby Northeast. Wing. 4 years
2008-12
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Intern, Greenshift Corporation, Milton, GA – Conducted and presented research on alternative
energy. Summer 2010
Office Worker, Surgical Associates of Rochester, Rochester, NH
Summers 2010, 2011 Interacted with patients, scheduled appointments, general office work.
Maintained confidential information.
Lifeguard, Water Country- Responsible for 10,000 people/day. Received employee “Award of
Excellence.” Summer 2009
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Breast Cancer Walks – Raised money and walked for breast cancer (2009-2011). On Belay –
Helped children of parents with cancer by guiding them through obstacle courses, ropes courses, and
team building activities (2008). Senior Citizen Prom -- Visited and danced with senior citizens at
retirement home in Burlington, VT (2009). Cause for Paws – Walked and socialized rescued grey
hounds (2009).
PERSONAL – friendly, caring, motivated, exceptionally organized, great attention to detail, natural
leader, team player