Tiara T. Barnes
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
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EDUCATION
Georgia School of Professional Psychology, Argosy Atlanta, GA
Master of Arts, Area of concentration: Clinical Psychology May 2013
GPA 3.52/4.00
Alcorn State University, Alcorn State, MS, Natchez, MS
Bachelor of Science, Area of concentration: Psychology May 2011
GPA 3.50/4.00
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Oglethorpe University Counseling Center Atlanta, GA
Practicum August 2012- May 2013
• Conducted intake assessments for adolescents and young adults with mild to severe mental illness.
• Provided individual counseling to clients of diverse backgrounds.
• Co-lead stress and time management trainings.
• Co-lead mental health awareness trainings.
• Provided crisis-intervention to students in need.
• Provided consultation to professors, staff, students, and family members.
• Served as an advisor to peer educator group.
Catholic Charities Day Treatment Pre-School Natchez, MS
Psychology Internship February 2011 – May 2011
• Conducted intake assessments for children with learning disabilities, Oppositional Defiant Disorders, and
Attention – Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders.
• Conducted weekly behavior reviews.
• Input weekly progress data into computer.
• Attended regular doctor visits with clients.
• Constructed weekly lesson plan.
• Scheduled therapy visits with client and family.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Argosy Information Commons Atlanta, GA
Library Assistant February 2012- present
• Interacted with a diverse population of students.
• Assisted students in collecting research articles.
• Maintained the library front desk.
• Developed thorough knowledge of Proquest and Educosoft research databases.
Financial Aid, Alcorn State University
Office Assistant Lorman, MS
• Assisted students with their financial needs. October 2009- May 2011
• Managed office area.
• Recorded important data.
• Contacted students via telephone.
Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA
• Chapel Assistant January 2009- May 2009
• Assisted in the operation of Clark Atlanta University Chapel.
• Supervised the Chapel’s usher board.
• Performed the opening prayer.
Office of Religious Life, Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA
Assistant Secretary January 2009- May 2009
• Assisted with the weekly invoices.
• Participated in conference calls regarding chapel.
• Scheduled meetings for the weekly chapel speaker.
• Managed Payroll schedule for work-study students.
• Operated typewriter and computer.
Gospel Choir, Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA
Treasurer August 2008- May 2009
• Managed the money for the choir.
• Collected the dues from the members.
Cashier, Ramey’s Grocery Store, Monticello, MS Monticello, MS
Cashier July 2006- May 2008
• Operated cash register for the store.
• Calculated total payments received during a time period, and reconciled this with total sales.
• Interacted with a diverse community of people.
• Assisted with weekly stock inventory.
• Maintained thorough knowledge of store merchandise.
• Developed constructive working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Everlasting Vitality, Atlanta University Center Atlanta, GA
Mentor August 2008- May 2009
• Mentored to at risk child and adolescent students.
• Assisted with homework.
• Empowered students to strive for excellence.
• Observed Student’s performance.
• Assisted with improving students’ extracurricular activities.
CERTIFICATION
• Darkness to Light: End Child Sexual Abuse Training Atlanta, GA
May 2012
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
• PSI CHI: International Honor Society In Psychology- lifetime member 2011- present
Member ID: 10325
REFERENCES
Dr. Fiona Hill Dr. Donna Zaorski
Argosy University, Atlanta Argosy University, Atlanta
980 Hammond Dr. Suite 100 980 Hammond Dr. Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30328 Atlanta, GA 30328
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