Jessica M. Hobbs
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OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a position in the addiction, clinical psychology or
educational environment that allows me to utilize my current skills while I
work towards my supervised clinical hours for Colorado State Licensure.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Psychology- Applied Behavioral Analysis
Kaplan University
Concentration in Behavioral Analysis
Master of Science, Psychology- Addiction Substance Abuse Counseling
Kaplan University (March 2012)
Concentration Addiction Counseling
Bachelor of Science, Social Psychology
Park University (Aug 2010)
Concentration in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology
Associate of Arts Social Science
Barstow Community College (May 2009)
SKILLS SUMMARY
. Excellent analytic, communication, leadership, management,
organizational and problem solving skills
. Highly competent with Microsoft Office and other business software
. Exemplary interpersonal skills with the ability to examine issues from
multiple points of view and dealing with high stress situations.
. Personable, enthusiastic, creative, disciplined, flexible, team
player, strong sense of family and community.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
I have worked and volunteered for numerous child/youth organizations. I
have utilized my skills within the military community with the USO, DODDS
Schools, Young Champions and the Boys and Girls Club. I volunteered in the
office and taught self- defense classes for Synergy, a battered women's
shelter in the KC, Mo area in 2003.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Park University Certificate of Appreciation- 2009
In appreciation for outstanding service to the Fort Irwin Campus of Park
University.
Park University Dean's List- 2007-2010
In recognition of Academic Achievement.
Volunteer of the year award 2006
This was awarded for recognition of valuable contributions to HHB 2-3 FA
1st Brigade 1st Armored Division.
Combat Spouse Badge 2006
This was awarded for the impact of my efforts to assist military spouses
through leadership during HHB 2-3 FA 1st Brigade 1st Armored Division
Deployment- Operation Iraqi Freedom 2006-2007.
Military award and Certificate of Appreciation 2006
This was awarded for recognition of my hard work and dedication to the
soldiers and families of HHB 2-3 FA 1st Brigade 1st Armored Division.
Family Readiness Medallion Award 2007
This was awarded for appreciation for outstanding support and services to
the 1st Armored Division Friedberg-Giessen military community.
Molly Pitcher Award 2008
This was awarded for dedication and services as the HHB 2/3 Field Artillery
Family Readiness Group Leader and recognition of my leadership role and
assistance to both service members and their families during a military
deployment.
Certificate of Appreciation 2008, 2009, 2010
Military Recognition Coin 2009
I received a Certificate of Appreciation from 699th Maintenance Co. for my
dedicated service to the soldiers and families of the NTC Support Brigade.
I also received a military recognition coin from Lt. Col. Davis, Battalion
Commander of the 1916 Support Battalion, for my efforts and continued
support of the families and soldiers as the 2008-2010 Family Readiness
Group Leader - FRG, for 699th Maintenance Company. I organized family
activities, parent support groups, parenting classes, family separation
counseling, group activities, fundraisers and guest speakers and various
reintegration courses for the families.
Fort Irwin Volunteer of the Month Award 2009
This was awarded for my enthusiasm and superior efforts while serving as
the 699th Maintenance Company Family Readiness Group Leader
WORK EXPERIENCE
Affective Needs Paraprofessional (2010-2012)
Weikel Elementary School
Fort Carson, CO
Supervised and redirected social behaviors of students during class,
mainstream and unstructured settings with positive redirection. I assisted
with supervision of student behaviors in classroom, specials, recess/lunch
by marking point cards and using redirects. Assisted teacher by preparing
materials for class such as making copies, bulletin boards, individual
student instruction. I assisted with clerical duties such as IEP's,
tracking attendance, copying, filing, etc. Assisted with supervision of
students during mainstream classes. I conference students at end of day
regarding their behavior and recorded the points and addressed behavior
problems. Provided one on one intervention with students that have behavior
problems. Filed student point cards, intervention paperwork, documentation
of social behavior, conferencing records, and record charts of student's
progress. Recorded any behavioral problems throughout the day. Removed
aggressive and/or violent students from room and placed in the quiet room.
Monitored behavior. Restrained aggressive and/or violent students. Attended
trainings related to duties of paraprofessional positions as assigned by
the Special Education Department, such as MANDT Restraint training, CPR,
First Aide, District trainings, and job success seminars.
Campus Assistant Director (2007-2009) Park University
Fort Irwin, CA
I worked in several areas to include Secretary, Book keeper, VA certifying
official, Enrollment officer and Assistant to the Campus Center Director. I
collected course fees, WCT fees and helped students enroll into classes.
Each term I certified VA students within VA One Source and developed
invoices for their book and course fees. I designed program initiatives as
well as scholarship pamphlets to assist students in the Fort Irwin Area.
Each term I verified payment, courses needed and course schedules to
confirm student's enrollment. I set up Job Fairs, College tours, Finals and
WCT testing schedules and activities.
Substitute Teacher (2005)
DOD Education
Paraeducator (2005-2007)
DODDS Europe
Giessen, Germany
I substituted for various grade levels within the Giessen Elementary
School. I worked in regular classroom settings Pre K-6, in many capacities
to include the special education department, resource room and preschool. I
was also Vice President of the Giessen Elementary PTSA and volunteered
wherever needed for school activities and functions.
Martial Arts Instructor (2004-2005) Young Champions &
Boys and Girls Club
Kansas City, MO
Martial Arts Instructor (2005-2007)
Young Champions &
Boys and Girls Club
USO RHEIN MAIN AREA
Giessen, Germany
I taught 5 Mix-Martial Arts classes in the Giessen area including safety
awareness, stranger danger techniques, karate, kung fu and self defense
ranging from ages 5 through adults. I used my training and knowledge to
teach children self confidence, values and how to protect and defend
themselves.
Teacher/Summer Program Coordinator (2000-2005) KinderCare Learning
Center
Kansas City, MO
I held the lead teacher position for the Klub-mate classroom ages 5-12.
During this time I worked one on one with an autistic Kindergarten child
within my classroom. I taught the Hooked on Phonics class ages 3-12. I held
informational meetings and set up parent teacher conferences. I planned
and scheduled all the summer activities, curriculum and field trips for the
Klub-mate Summer Program. I substituted in all age group classrooms, infant
through 12 years. I was also the Jr. Office Assistant, answered phones, set
up facility tours and appointments.
Critical Needs Paraeducator (1999-2000) AC
Houghton Elementary
Irrigon, OR
I worked in regular classroom settings K-6, in many capacities in the
special education department resource room with a wide range of learning
disabilities, including autism, mental retardation, cerebral palsy and
learning disabilities. I also received training and certification in the
Reading Mastery Program-Direct Instruction and assisted with reading
assessments for regular classroom settings K-6.
Collection Agent/ Secretary (2005) Manhattan
Check Service
Manhattan, KS
Secretary, Book Keeper, Collection Agent- collected on past due medical
bills and outstanding checks, set up check drafts, allotments, payment
plans and accounts payable. Contacted clients and debtors by phone daily,
entered client and debtor information, sent out collection notices,
collected payments answered phones and set up appointments.
Data Entry Clerk (1999-2000) Havens Steel
Kansas City, MO
I worked on several projects as needed during a two-year period. Data
entry, converted and analyzed data to transfer from current computer
systems to other software packages, helped straighten out incorrect data
entries and other software problems.
Assistant Manager (1998-1999) Curves Fitness Center
Fort Polk, LA
Secretary, Book keeper, Sales Representative, Introduced new members to our
exercise program and trained how to safely use equipment, planned creative
initiative programs to keep member motivated, took member's weight and
measurements each month and updated member files, billing and books daily
for incoming and outgoing monies, set up check drafts for all members and
started allotments, made appointments and answered phones, set up and
planned Curves Fitness Center to walk in the Red Cross Walk for Cancer.