Mental Health High School
Resume:
JAMIE VANGEEST
Brooklyn, NY 11230
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EDUCATION
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Masters of Science in Community Counseling
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
08/ 2006
Bachelors of Arts Degree in Journalism, Minor in Psychology
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
Mental Health Practitioner, Fernbrook Family Center,
06/2009 - 11/2009
. Worked with adolescents, children, and families to improve social
skills, parenting, and self esteem.
. Wrote and implemented treatment plans with children and their
families.
. Ran social skills groups for adolescent and elementary aged boys.
Direct Support Professional, Harry Meyering Center
05/ 2007 - 06/ 2009
. Cared for adults with developmental disabilities ranging in ages 30
to 80.
. Implemented behavior support plans which encourage independence in
daily living.
. Provided assistance in daily activities ranging from eating
breakfast to going to work.
. Promoted healthy social relationships with staff and other clients.
Behavior Therapist, Minnesota Autism Center
09/ 2008- 05/2009
. Worked as a mental health practitioner with children diagnosed with
Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families.
. Conducted applied behavioral analysis therapy with the goal of
reducing the signs and symptoms of autism.
. Provided therapy in the family's homes and conduct session in
accordance to the individual treatment plan.
Mental Health Intern, MVAC Headstart
09/ 2007 - 05/ 2008
. Observed the children for possible mental health or developmental
disorders.
. Provided support and directed families to community and mental
health resources.
. Developed a resource guide for parents covering services available
in nine counties in Southern Minnesota.
. Developed psychoeducational groups for children on topics ranging
from identifying feelings to anger management.
Camp Counselor, Camp Friendship
09/ 2006 -05/2007
. Responsible for male and female campers with disabilities ranging from
ages 7 to 70.
. Ensured campers enjoyment and safety during camp activities.
. Enforced special diets and assisted in personal care.
. Encouraged social interaction between campers through planning group
games and activities.
America Reads Tutor, University of Minnesota
09/2003-06/2006
. Helped children and adolescents from Minneapolis Public Schools improve
their reading skills.
. Read books and encouraged the students to write their own stories.
. Played games related to reading and tried to help them finish their
homework.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Writing Tutor, Minnesota State University
09/2006 -02/ 2007
. Critiqued students' papers for errors in grammar and structure.
. Developed exercises and fact sheets with tips on grammar and paper
structure.
. Increased the students' knowledge and self confidence in their own
abilities to write papers.
Receptionist, Dinnaken Properties
06/ 2005-09/ 2006
. Attending to residents' concerns and questions regarding leasing,
parking and maintenance.
. Filled out maintenance orders and provide security and supervision for
the building.
. Logged all packages and filed papers for the office staff.
Reporter, The Minnesota Daily
06/ 2005-07/2006
. Wrote two to four articles a week focusing on health and higher
education for the largest student paper in the United States.
. Also wrote articles on breaking news, while generating original story
ideas within and outside my beat.
. Conducted research on many topics for articles ranging from
depression to tango dancing.
.Nature and Small Animal Farm Director, Camp Redwood Glen
. Ran the nature center and farm at Camp Redwood Glen, a camp that serves
low income youth from different cities around Northern California.
. Designed and implemented an original curriculum on wild life and life
on the farm.
. Created a nature room based off of this curriculum and taught six
classes a week to campers ages 6 to sixteen.
. Responsible for the care of the goats, chickens, and rabbits on the
farm.
Tutor, Normandale Community College
06/2002 -06/2003
. Helped students with understanding Biology, Philosophy and Psychology.
. Looked over students' papers and clarified confusing concepts from
their classes.
Child Care Aid, The Learning Tree
09/ 2001 -09/2003
. Responsible for the care of children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old.
. Made sure the children were safe and happy while they were away from
their parents.
. Planned educational activities and helped the children learn about
reading and math.
Actor Educator, Homeward Bound Theater Company
05/2000-06/ 2002
. Traveled to schools across the Midwest and presented plays on the
negative impact of alcohol abuse, bullying and negative self-esteem.
. Ran peer discussion groups on alcohol abuse and self-esteem issues.
. Shared personal testimonies regarding the issues of alcohol and self-
esteem in front of crowds of high school students and acted in the
plays.
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
. Recipient of the 2006 Minnesota Medical Association's Award for
Excellence in Medical Journalism for an article about depression in
college students.
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