Management State University
Resume:
Jonathan W. Thatcher
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
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Objective To obtain a part-time, flexible position in the field of social services that will allow me the opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of those I serve. In the near future I plan to return to school to pursue a master’s degree in social work.
Education Amherst College, Amherst, MA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
The Pennsylvania State University, Middletown, PA
Post-baccalaureate Pennsylvania Teaching Certification
Computer
Skills Have experience with and knowledge of the following: Windows, Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, Excel, SPSS, Power Point, Grade Quick, and Making the Grade Software
Experience Counselor, July 2017 to September 2017
George Junior Republic Preventative Aftercare, Grove City, PA 16127
Assist individual clients referred through county children and youth and juvenile probation service by providing in-home individual and family counseling
Provide comprehensive case management services to assigned clients
Transitional Living Advisor, June 2016 to June 2017
United Methodist Home for Children, Inc., Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Support youth in working toward their goals and planning for their future
Help youth learn the natural (positive and negative) consequences for their actions
Provide one-on-one and group guidance to residents
Experience Warehouse Lead, Teacher, October 2015 to February 2016
XPO Logistics, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Assisted managers in meeting the day-to-day client performance and quality objectives
Ensured accuracy of outbound orders before loading
Resolved system discrepancies and errors to ensure a smooth work flow
Auditor, June 2015 to September 2015
XPO Logistics, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Ensured accuracy of both outbound and inbound shipments
Assisted operators with staging, loading, and unloading of freight
Assisted supervisors and management with oversight of all operations
W.A.P. Counselor, January 2010 to May 2015
Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries, Boiling Springs, PA 17007
Delivered instruction in life skills, emotional management, and critical decision-making skills to adjudicated adolescents
Provided group and individual counseling to adolescent clientele
Co-facilitated outdoor wilderness activities designed to both help young adults identify obstacles and overcome adversity
Drug and Alcohol Counselor, September 2008 to October 2009
JEVS Human Services, Philadelphia, PA 19141
Provided individual and group therapy to opiate-addicted adults
Responsible for case management services for thirty patients
Completed and implement detailed treatment plans as well as quarterly reviews of services
W.A.P. Counselor, August 2007 to September 2008
Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries, Boiling Springs, PA 17007
Delivered instruction in life skills, emotional management, and critical decision-making skills to adjudicated adolescents
Provided group and individual counseling to adolescent clientele
Co-facilitated outdoor wilderness activities designed to both help young adults identify obstacles and overcome adversity
Experience Teacher, November 2005 to August 2006
West Shore School District, Camp Hill, PA 17011
Created and implemented unit plans, detailed lesson plans, and effective and varied assessments of student performance
Utilized appropriate and effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques
Adapted and modified lessons and assessments to accommodate needs of special learners and comply with individualized education plans
Accomplishments
and Activities
Campus-wide trainer in Safe Crisis Management while employed at the Diakon Wilderness Center
Elected to Phi Theta Kappa while a student at HACC
Co-founded and organized an on-campus education awareness program in college
Led a successful campaign to create a teacher certification program at Amherst College
Member of the Amherst College varsity football team
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