Assistant Cover Letter

Precious D. Douse, M. Ed.

*******@*****.*** P. O. Box 593, Atlanta, GA 30301 (404) 725-

4676

EDUCATION

Ohio University, Athens, OH

. Master of Education in Counseling-CACREP & Core Accredited

June 2012

. Concentration in Clinical and Rehabilitation Counseling

. GPA: 3.8/4.0

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

. Bachelor of Science in Psychology

May 2007

. Minor in Sociology and Hospitality

. GPA: 3.2/4.0

SKILLS

. GWPM = 60+

. Efficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher

HONORS & ACTIVITES

Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient and Lifetime Member, Bill Gates Millennium

Scholar, Honorable H. Lamar Scholar, & AmeriCorps Education Scholar 2004 &

2008

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Tri-County Mental Health & Counseling Services, Athens, OH

Sept 2011 - June 2012

Intern-Counselor Trainee

. Engaged in individual, group, martial/couples, adult, child within the

boundaries of competence.

. Demonstrated the ability to explore possible solutions and develop a

individualized treatment plans by selecting appropriate treatment

strategies based on a thorough assessment of relevant symptoms of each

client.

. Weekly engaged in individual and group supervision with other seasoned

counselors to discuss ideas for implementing different theoretical

approach for specific clients, and completed the correct paperwork for

specific situations such as group counseling, suicide prevention

contract, etc.

. Developed and created a survivor group for women that promoted self-

confidence and allowed them to each to pick up the pieces of their

lives and regain their enjoyment for life back.

. Reviewed client's referral information, identified available resources

and jointly determined with consumer an appropriate treatment plan,

and maintained accurate case records and other necessary

documentation.

C.L.A.S.S.I.C. Corp., Atlanta, GA

Aug 2007 - Sept 2011

Vice President

. Provided women with the skills necessary to have positive and lasting

relationships with others and to help uplift their personal standards

and esteem for themselves.

. Provided information on available resources and services and how they

can obtain the information and use it to help benefit their life and

others around them.

. Conducted brief informational sessions with the women, to learn more

about them and their situations, to be able to be of great use to

them.

. Provided 25% of identified women and their families with needed

resources for their home.

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Ohio University, Athens, OH

Sept 2010 - Nov 2010

Graduate Assistant - Teacher

. Taught undergraduate students by providing knowledge and skill in

career and life planning (especially for those who were undecided

about college major and career).

. Helped students to identify strengths, clarify values, explore career

options, and develop decision-making skills.

. Presented on important topics as identified by students such as

resume, cover letter, finances, mentoring, job shadowing, internships.

. At the end of quarter, 75% of students were able to identify a career

that interested them. 55% of students found an internship and/or

someone to shadow in their ideal career field.

All About Jesus Ministry, Cartersville, GA

Jan 2008 - Aug 2010

Bible Study Teacher Assistant

. Provided mentoring and assistance for numerous children and adults as

well as mental and emotional support of different demographic

backgrounds.

. Provided children with the knowledge of understanding the Holy Bible

and to be able to apply the Christian knowledge to their everyday

life.

Georgia State University/King Middle School

Aug 2009 - May 2010

Student Teacher

. Received supervised practice in teaching at a Title 1 urban school in

an approved instructional setting.

. Designed and implemented sound, meaningful and balanced instruction

and lesson plans with the full range of learners.

. Reflected weekly on class activities (what worked, what didn't work

and why, how I can modify or improve lesson to enhance student

learning) both individually and in a group with other colleagues.

. Planned and executed parent and teacher meetings to discuss the

academic studies of various students.

AmeriCorps, Atlanta, GA

Jan 2008 - June 2008

Tutor and Mentor

. Supported a local urban elementary school of 320+ students by engaging

families, teachers, community members and corporations in the

educational process of the students.

. Served as a reading and math tutor and classroom assistant during the

reading and math period.

. Helped assist in the after-school program which engaged the students

to be more self motivated to complete their homework.

. Also engaged the students in enrichment activities that allow them to

broaden their minds concerning the world beyond their backyard and

community.

Georgia State University Career Services, Atlanta, GA

Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

Career Educator Services Intern

. Assisted in the planning and execution of 3 thirty minute workshops to

educate students on a wide variety of career developmental issues.

. Motivated students to become proactive in their personal career

development which resulted in successful exploration of majors,

internships, profession/careers, and graduate school options.

. Participated in personalized career development and collaborate with

other career service interns to expand the career services experience.

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Genesis Prevention Coalition, Inc., Atlanta, GA

Jan 2002 - March 2005

Intern Student and Mentor

. Assisted more than twenty youth (varied ages) with various applications

of computer software.

. Motivated children to become proactive in their academic schooling, so

that they can better themselves and to have a positive effective on

their peer group.

. Provided mentoring and tutorial assistance for the youth of different

demographic backgrounds.

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