Service School

William Tyler Greer

Permanent Address: **** Mills Dr.

Columbia, SC 29204

Contact Info: 864-***-****

HYPERLINK "mailto:*******@*****.**.***" *******@*****.**.***

Professional Objective:

As a personally driven leader I firmly practice the conviction that

"failure is not an option." I strive for the opportunity to positively

influence the lives of numerous individuals who may otherwise have never

interacted with an individual so willing to help.

Education:

University of South Carolina, Columbia

Bachelors of Arts and Sciences (B.A.) in Experimental Psychology

(Graduated May 2009)

GPA- 3.3 (Overall) and 3.7 (Last 60 hours)

Major- Experimental Psychology

Minor- Sociology

Work Experience:

December 2009- August 2010

Southwest Carolina Treatment Center

Addictions Counselor

Anderson, SC

Managed a case load of fifty patients. The counseling entailed readjusting

maladaptive behaviors, teaching coping skills and strategies aimed at

altering the physiological and psychological mindset of the addicted

individuals. The patients' live multi-faceted lives, so being vigilant of

any counterproductive behavior is essential to a conducive recovery

environment. Participated in treatment teams and planning, which assists

the Nurse, Pharmacist, and Physician in medically supervised

acceptance/withdrawal/detoxification. Monthly professional development and

certification courses.

August 2008- May 2009

University of South Carolina's Department of Psychology

Writing and Reading Achievement Program

Principal Investigator- Dr. Bradley H. Smith

Columbia, SC

Creator and Co-investigator of WRAP (Writing and Reading Achievement

Program)

Development of a verbal reasoning and writing curriculum for primary and

secondary schools

Awarded Magellan Scholarship grant-funding for undergraduate research

Constructed, investigated, pilot studied, and manualized the measurements,

statistical analyses and program assessment

Implementation of WRAP program at two Richland County School Districts

(Hand Middle and Dentsville Middle Schools)

December 2007- present

University of South Carolina's Department of Psychology

Challenging Horizons Program

Principal Investigator- Dr. Bradley H. Smith

Bennettsville, SC

Delivered an intervention designed to promote academic, behavioral, and

social performance successes within at-risk youth.

Collected data on participants' for research and instructed academics

Positive role model and Head Counselor of recreation.

Mentor for the Self-Efficacy Enhancing Mentorship (SEEM)

Chaperoned community service events and activities

June 2007- August 2007

University of South Carolina's Department of Psychology

Alternative Program for Public School Reinstatement

Principal Investigator- Dr. Bradley H. Smith

Irmo, SC

Undergraduate researcher involved in delivering academic and behavioral

readjustment strategies designed to re-establish participants' to

mainstream schooling.

Trained and certified in academic and behavioral modification strategies.

Participated in and promoted the Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS)

and behavioral modifications (CHP) for middle school students.

May 2008

University of South Carolina's Department of Psychology

Youth Empowerment Program: Field Trip

Principal Investigator- Dr. Bradley H. Smith

Columbia, SC

Chaperoned a 5 day field trip to Washington D.C.

Assisted in itinerary construction, student supervision, food purchasing,

and student accountability during the trip.

May 2008- May 2009

Maxim Health Care Services

Social Services Provider

Columbia, SC

Social/ Behavioral Counselor

Daily interventionist

Documentation of daily progression utilizing therapist notes.

Monthly meetings with School Administrators', Guidance Counselors, Social

Service Workers, School Psychologists, and Teachers for efficacy monitoring

May 2009

University of South Carolina's Discovery Day

Research Competition

Columbia, SC

Presented the Writing and Reading Achievement Program's (WRAP) research

results; statistical significance, research development, and future studies

Oral and Visual Presentation

Competed in the Humanities and Education Category

Awards and Educational Merit:

Awards:

Magellan Scholarship grant funding from the University of South Carolina in

the sum of $4,812.00

Recipient of Who's Who Among College Seniors

University of South Carolina's Psychology Department Service Award Honoree

for 2009

Sigma Alpha Lambda

National Honors Society

Psi Chi Psychological Honors Society

Psi Beta Psychological Honors Society

Awarded Counselor of the Year 2008

Volunteer Work:

Gay and Straight Alliance Presentation

Psi Chi Psychological Honors Society Officer (Historian)

CPR Certified (adult, youth, and infant)

First Aid Certified

Pilot Tested Research, WRAP program

University of South Carolina Psychology Department Social/ Chili Cook-Off

Coordinator

YEP Field Trip Head Counselor

CHP Camp Chaperone

Attributes and Skills:

Trained in APA Journal formatting with publication experience

Possess the ability to construct, implement, and analyze research projects

Proficient in all Microsoft Office and Apple applications

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Positive Leader and Role Model

Exceptional interpersonal abilities

Working with diverse populations (Adult, Adolescent, and Children)

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