TAMARA F. N. FEREBEE
Chester, Virginia 23831
804-***-**** Home/804-***-**** cell
**********@****.***
H I G H L I G H T S
. LPC with over 8 years experience in counseling and
therapeutic intervention with persons from various social and
economic backgrounds.
. Master's Degree in Counseling, currently acquiring PhD. in
Human Services Administration
. Skilled in administrative tasks, including planning,
coordinating, and supervising projects.
. Excellent relations with the public, private industry,
colleagues and people of all social and ethnic groups.
R E L E V A N T S K I L L S A N D E X P E R I E N C E
HUMAN RELATIONS/PUBLIC RELATIONS/INTERPERSONAL ABILITIES
. Able to effectively provide mental health services on an
individual and/or group basis to
people of diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
. Serve as a family advocate and liaison with community
agencies.
. Instructed courses for University of Maryland at College Park
and University of
Maryland University College, Thomas Nelson Community College,
Oral Roberts University, and Regent University
. Participated in outreach activities to the college and
community as one of the university liaisons to
the _I Have a Dream_ Foundation and the Coca-Cola
Corporation.
. Worked collaboratively and cooperatively with other offices and
personnel in the
Admissions Office, Registrations, Financial Aid,
Counseling Center, Career Center and various academic
departments
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
. Design and conduct survey research projects and produce
formal documentation detailing results of analysis.
. Analyze data to conduct research and analyze program
efficiency.
Plan, coordinate, implement and supervise activities
for students and staff including
Student and staff orientation, Staff Development, summer
programs, and Academic Year Activities.
. Responsible for the e development and writing of public
relations materials
. Wrote and developed all of Holy Tabernacle Christian Academy's
handbooks and manuals for both staff and students.
. Actively involved in grant and proposal writing.
. Coordinated and designed student mentoring program
W O R K H I S T O R Y
2008-present Professional Counselor -Life & Comfort Counseling and
Consulting (LCC) - Providing Clinical Counseling to patients and
supervision to license eligible counselors. Administrator of
LCC Group
2008-present PRN Professional Counselor/Consultant- Footsteps
Counseling Center/LifeSprings Community Development - providing
psychotherapy to clients
2005-present Instructor -Virginia State University- Instructing
students in the General Psychology
Tamara Ferebee
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2004 -2009 Instructor -J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College-
Instructor- Instructing students in the General Psychology 201,
202, & Psychology 230 Human Growth and Development(on-line)
2002-2003 Instructor - Regent University - Teaching Assistant -
Instructing Master's level students in the Psychology and
Counseling Department
2001- 2003 Instructor - Thomas Nelson Community College. Teaching
Orientation and study skills to students.
2001. Instructor - Oral Roberts University in conjunction with Holy
Tabernacle Bible Institute. Teaching Counseling and Psychology
to students.
1996- 2002 Administrator/counselor - Holy Tabernacle Christian Academy.
Chief officer and overseer of a private educational institution
school. Responsible for the daily operation and development of
the Academy in its entirety. Counseling children and families in
crisis.
1992-1996 Counselor -Academic Achievement Programs, University of MD
at College Park
counseling a caseload of students on personal issues.
Coordinating numerous program activities and administrative
functions.
1994-1996 Instructor- teaching study skills part time to returning
students, University of MD University College
Fall 1992 Instructor- Teaching career development course for the
Career Development Center at
College Park
1991 - 1994 Instructor- Taught minority students study skills, and
behaviors that aid in retention of
racial and ethnic minorities for the Office of Multi-ethnic
Education at College Park
E D U C A T I O N
Currently pursuing EdD in Human Services Administration- NOVA
Southeastern University
M.Ed. in Counseling and Personnel Services - August 1993
University of Maryland at College Park
B. A. in English, minor in Psychology - May 1991
The College of William and Mary
PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
Hulon Willis Chapter, The Society of the Alumni, College of William
and Mary
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
American Counseling Association
Member of American Association of Christian Counselors
Member of Black Association of Christian Counselors
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