Jennifer Taylor
Permanent Address:
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Cell: 928-***-****
Email: *****@***.***
Objective:
Education: Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona
Bachelor of Science, May 2010
Major: Psychology and Sociology
Minor: Anthropology
GPA: 3.53/4.0
Employment: Freshman Mentor, Sept. 2009 - Present
Residence Life, NAU Campus, Flagstaff, Az
. Assisted freshman students in make a fluid transition to
college life
. Coordinated educational programs with faculty members and
multiple departments on campus
. Connected freshmen students to resources on campus
. Organized events and programs for learning community students
. Publicized programs planned for learning community students using
email, posters, phone calls and in person contacts
. Planned weekly meetings, social and educational events for freshmen in
the learning community
. Advised freshman students in learning community about academic success
Northland Family Help Center/Halo House, June 2010 -
Present
Northland Family Help Center, Flagstaff Az
. Behavioral Health Worker
. Helped to provide clients with a safe and nurturing
environment
. During overnight shifts would complete paperwork for
monthly statistics, daily tracking and follow up on
previous clients, and catalog daily hours allotted to
clients.
. Wake and prepare clients for school, court, and other
appointments
. Provide life skills training including cooking dinner,
cleaning, anger management, energy channeling,
redirection, job applications, etc.
. Report daily in notes and weekly in meeting on client's
progress, other services necessary for them to be
successfully discharged, and ways to advocate for them to
return home.
. Provide positive recreational outings such as grocery
shopping, going to the park, and many other positive
social outlets.
Internship: Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth, Aug. 2009- Dec. 2009
Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth, Flagstaff, Az
. Completed 150 hours of internship experience with CCC&Y
. Researched grants and funding opportunities
. Coordinated planning for and conducted outreach at community events
including the Coconino Fair, Flagstaff Farmer's Market, and Flagstaff
Holiday Lights parade
. Facilitated communication between financial sponsors, artists, and
youth groups for the Flagstaff PAWS - Promoting Assets With Sculpture
- Project
. Acted as a volunteer guide to assist homeless and low-income
populations to link to needed services and resources at Flagstaff
Project Connect.
. Chaperoned a group of youth during a Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Treasure Hunt to identify safe places and resources for young people
in Flagstaff
. Conducted a survey with youth at Coconino High School, tallied its
results, and provided a detailed report on its implications
. Effectively communicated with local professionals and community
leaders through e-mails, phone calls, and face-to-face contact
. Connected to community members and resources as needed to effectively
complete internship duties
Northland Family Help Center/Halo House, Jan. 2010- May
2010
Northland Family Help Center, Flagstaff Az
. Worked as Behavioral Health Worker in shelter setting
. Performed Intake, Outtake, Assessment Interviews, and
Discharge paperwork
. Led weekly life skills group based on health, fitness,
and wellness
. Weekly supervision with Shelter manager
. Aided in daily schedule including homework, free time,
dinner, etc
. Helped with Case Management and acquiring resources for
clients including Life Skills, Work Skills, Religious
services, etc
. Provided information to families about services available
in the community
Rollercoasters, April 2010 - May 2010
Coconino Family Court, Flagstaff Az
Melissa Rhodes (Supervisor) 928-***-****
. Co-facilitated 6-week group therapy sessions for children
who's families are going through divorce or separation
. Clients aged 5-12, 3 different groups
. Lead weekly opening draw page, activities specific to
recognizing emotions
. Guided clients in expressing their feelings in group and
to their parents
Activities and Honors:
. Omega Phi Alpha (National Service Sorority) 2007-2010
. Psi Chi (National Psychology Honor Society) 2007-2010
. Dean's List, Spring 2007-2010
. Psychology poster presentation at NAU undergraduate
symposium 4-23-10
Computer Skills:
. Word
. PowerPoint
. SPSS