Kristin Daniels
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
abjbox@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: To find a satisfying job working with people
EDUCATION
Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Graduated: May 2009 GPA: 3.91
EXPERIENCE
Children and Family Services Specialist
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Service January 2010-Present
-Investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect
-Arrange appropriate services to support and aide families
-Carefully monitor the safety and wellbeing of state wards
-Provide detailed documentation and court reports to legal parties involved
-Support what is in the best interest for the children
Family Support Worker
Pathfinders Inc., Fremont, Nebraska May 2009-January 2010
-Work with abused and neglected children and their families
-Teach parents appropriate care giving skills
-Monitor and document the progress of families
-Provide support and encouragement to families
Teacher Assistant
Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska August 2008-May 2009
-Assist a professor of an Introductory Psychology course with various tasks
-Grade students’ exams and papers
-Provide students with various studying techniques
-Assist students with formatting and writing papers
-Motivate students to strive for excellence
Student Intern
Behave’n Day Center, Omaha, Nebraska August 2008 –January 2009
-Work with children with severe behavioral problems
-Teach children the necessary information and skills needed to reenter the school system
- Implement a system of positive reinforcement to assist in behavior modification
- Formulate individualized treatment plans for new students enrolling in the program
-Efficiently and safely handle behavioral outbursts
-Effectively deal with demanding circumstances
Independent Directed Research
Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska August 2008 – May 2009
Indoor Lab Study
- Proctor experiment on computer examining the effect of what age a word is learned
on memory recognition
- Record data consistently and meticulously
- Analyze data to confirm hypothesis
Direct Service Personnel
Developmental Services of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska June 2008 – October 2008
-Work with individuals ages 16-28 with psychological disorders
- Implement individualized training programs
- Assist individuals in services to become as independent as possible
-Teach individuals with developmental disorders everyday skills
- Exercise knowledge of psychological disorder to best meet the needs of individuals in
services
- Maintain focus in demanding circumstances
Student Assistant Teacher
Russell Child Development Center, Omaha, Nebraska December 2007-September 2009
-Care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age.
-Develop classroom management and classroom design to aid in stimulation of critical
thinking.
-Interact with parents on a daily basis.
-Assisted in planning and scheduling of summer field trips that relate to weekly themes.
-Adapt to different learning styles; thinking, creativity, writing skills to foster sense of
community
Desk Receptionist
Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska December 2006 – January 2009
-Schedule appointments and reserve rooms for meetings
-Maintain organization of paperwork, keys, and personal information
-Effectively deal with demanding circumstances
-Assist individuals in finding their desired location on campus
-Answer questions and provide individuals with needed information
-Print out requested documents and ensure that they reach their appropriate location
-Enforce security protocol
Receptionist
Art Silva Lincoln Mercury Toyota, Sioux City, Iowa December 2004-August 2005
-Answer phone calls and direct calls to the correct department
-Enter inventory and keep meticulous records of appointments
-Print out records and fax them to the intended recipients
-call customers to ensure their satisfaction with received services
-Document phone calls for future reference
-Assist customers and answer any questions they have
-Accurately and efficiently convey information to others
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Microsoft Word - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft PowerPoint