Reshana R. Olivier
Mission:
“To work in collaboration with other professionals to meet the needs of underprivileged individuals in the realms of education
and social services”
Expertise:
-Counseling youth
-Community Service
-Mentoring/tutoring Pre-college youth
References:
William Coleman-Associate Director, Disaster Recovery
2000 Texas Ave. Texas City, TX 77590
Lljuna Weir
University Relations Director
1000 ASU Drive
Lorman, MS 39096
Beth Felch
Program Director
1025 N. Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Jessica Alt
Program Coordinator
170 S Chestnut St
Platteville, WI 53818-3408
310 East Main Street Apt 3. ~ Platteville, WI 53818
310 East Main Street Apt 3. ~ Platteville, WI 53818
Cellular 414-***-****~ E-mail ********@*****.***
Experienced Professional
Objective
To obtain a challenging full-time position in a setting in which I can utilize my experience in working with youth and
my ability to work effectively with different populations of people. I have well developed interpersonal, leadership and
communication skills that enable me to work effectively.
Education
Master of Arts- Counseling, expected graduation May 2010
Lakeland College, Madison, WI
Bachelor of Arts – Education, May 2008
Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS
Career Profile & Highlights
Dean’s List/Honor Student for 5 years in Undergraduate school
Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Served as Head Summer Counselor of a pre-college program
Served as Counselor for juvenile delinquents
Completed 600 hours of practicum at the elementary, middle, and high school levels as a school counselor
Completed over 400 hours of community service in varying areas during the past 5 years
DPI license #54 966
Experience
Resident Counselor, 2009-Present
Orion Family Services, Platteville, WI
• Provide a nurturing environment and close, intensive supervision and security for male juvenile
delinquents in the residential treatment program
• Utilize behavior management techniques appropriately with residents
• Use relationship and counseling skills with residents
• Work closely with families
• Submit reports and plans
• Monitor and plan activities
• Serves as a liaison to the local high school and assure educational needs are being met including IEP
planning
• Communicate behavior choices to residents, outlining the positive and negative
consequences of their choices
Substitute School Counselor, 2009-Present
Cuba City Elementary, Cuba City, WI
Cambridge High School, Cambridge, WI
• Individual and group counseling
• Supervision
• Classroom Guidance
• Grant Writing
Lead Teacher, 2008-2009
La Petite Academy, Madison, WI
• Work closely with families to support the academic, social and emotional growth of
students
• Use technology inside and outside of the classroom
• Prepare weekly lesson plans
• Supervise children from ages one to eight
• Insure that daily activities are running effectively
Head Summer Counselor 2005-2007
Milwaukee School of Engineering-Upward Bound Program, Milwaukee, WI
• Tutored students in all subject areas (Math, English, History, and
Science).
• Act as a mentor/counselor for the students while encouraging them to
attend college.
• Assist in the hiring process of potential new summer counselors.
• Supervised 65 high school students housed on the M.S.O.E campus for six weeks in the summer.
• Ensure the daily activities of the program are running in an efficient, effective, and professional manner.
Tutor, 2005-2006
RFTEN, Lorman, MS
• Organized different activities to get students interested in reading
• Assisted students that were struggling with academics and personal issues
• Prepared lesson plans for the students
• Conducted testing for students with trouble in reading
Lead Teacher, 2008-2009
La Petite Academy, Madison, WI
• Work closely with families to support the academic, social and emotional growth of
students
• Use technology inside and outside of the classroom
• Prepare weekly lesson plans
• Supervise children from ages one to eight
• Insure that daily activities are running effectively
Head Summer Counselor 2005-2007
Milwaukee School of Engineering-Upward Bound Program, Milwaukee, WI
• Tutored students in all subject areas (Math, English, History, and Science).
• Act as a mentor/counselor for the students while encouraging them to attend college.
• Assist in the hiring process of potential new summer counselors and students.
• Supervised 65 high school students housed on the M.S.O.E campus for six weeks in
the summer.
• Ensure the daily activities of the program are running in an efficient, effective, and
professional manner.
• performed direct services, needs assessments, workshops and class presentations,
coordinating college trips and assisting in job searches, student recruitment/ selection
process, preparing academic support plans, advocating on students behalf
Tutor, 2005-2006
RFTEN, Lorman, MS
• Organized different activities to get students interested in reading
• Assisted students that were struggling with academics and personal issues
• Prepared lesson plans for the students
• Conducted testing for students with trouble in reading