High School Service
Resume:
LaCara Hawkes
Phone: 434-***-****
E-mail: ********@*****.***
Blackstone, VA 23824
Career Focus
An ambitious individual who has completed coursework and field experience
in education and human services. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and
a desire for a career in the educational field or human service.
Education
Virginia State University Graduate May 2013
Petersburg, VA
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
3.34 GPA
High School Graduate May 2009
Nottoway High School, Crewe, VA
3.7 GPA
Work Experience
Relief Counselor Mental Health, January 2013 to February 2013
Chesterfield County, Chesterfield VA
Provided supervision and direct care services to individuals with
intellectual disabilities, mental illness and physical disabilities in a
24 hour residential group home and supportive living environment
Provided training in activities of daily integration and behavioral
management
Assisted with medication administration, Medicaid Waiver documentation,
service and behavior plan implementation, household maintenance and
cleaning.
Recreational Leader, Site Supervisor, July 2009 to January 2013
Petersburg Parks & Leisure Services, Petersburg, VA
* Provided safe and fun filled environments for children, assists others in
supervising numerous amount of children during the summer/after school.
* Created activities for children to keep them occupied and entertained.
* Physically and verbally interacted with children throughout the day.
* Kept daily records of children and security of the site.
* Mentored and monitored children with dysfunctions and disabilities.
* Completed city documents such as financial reports, monthly reports and
daily activity sheets.
Activities Assistant, December 2010 to December 2012
Heritage Hall, Blackstone, VA
* Provided activities for elderly patients and those with Alzheimer's
disease
* Created a positive environment to stimulate their minds and learning
* Generated a positive and soothing setting for the patients.
* Verbally communicated with nurses, patients and families on a daily
basis.
Performance Learning Center Intern, January 2013 to Present
Armstrong High School, Richmond VA
. Mentors and assists high school students with questions and school
work.
. Assists program coordinator with attendance, student records and other
important documents.
. Physically and verbally interact with teachers and students throughout
the day.
. Help generate ideas and activities for students to implement and learn
from.
. Express and encourage the importance of college or job training to
students.
Volunteer Work/Internship
Armstrong High School Internship, Richmond VA
Stuff the Bus
Walk for Hunger
Habitats for Humanity
Skills
* Cooperative team member,
* Outstanding interpersonal skills
* Computer proficient
* Quick learner
* Energized and organized
* Strong verbal communication skills
* CPI certified
Tests
. VCLA score: 533
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint proficient
Apple Proficient
Effective typing speed
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