Family and Human Services

BETHANY VERA NUSBAUM

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VOLUNTEER AND SERVICE ACTIVITIES

Carroll Community College Westminster, Maryland

Guest Lecturer Spring 2017 - Present

• Educate students on positive ways of thinking during negative situations. Carroll County Human Services Westminster, Maryland Intern- 120 hours Spring 2018

• Created and led age appropriate group cohesion activities for all residents.

• Collaborated with the Carroll County Human Services program director in order to respond to the needs of residents.

• Educated and supervised diverse residents in life skills building activities.

• Supervised new residents in the application process and organized completed residential files.

• Communicated with various resources while managing the shelter support desk.

• Assisted with the upkeep of the shelter and maintained a positive atmosphere within the shelter walls through seasonal and birthday decorations. Baltimore Lab School-A non-profit school for children with disabilities Baltimore, Maryland Service Learning Student – 50 hours Fall 2017

• Planned and led various theatre games to promote self-expression and group cohesion.

• Encouraged students to participate in multiple class activities.

• Supported intern coordinator through various clerical tasks assigned. Carroll Community College Westminster, Maryland

Ambassador Fall 2014 – Fall 2016

• Encouraged prospective students to come to Carroll through college fairs, open houses, and high school visits.

• Assisted Admissions Counselors with various activities including training new ambassadors.

• Gave numerous college tours to prospective students and their parents.

• Fielded questions during new student orientation panels. Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital Baltimore, Maryland Child Life Volunteer – 129 hours Fall 2016 - Summer 2018

• Established therapeutic relationships with patients to create a comfortable environment.

• Engaged patients in developmentally appropriate play in order to normalize the hospital setting.

Brinton Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center Winfield, Maryland Therapist Aide 2012-2015

• Engaged residents in strength building activities under the supervision of therapists.

• Transported patients to and from therapy in order to maximize the therapists’ time Carroll County 4-H and FFA Program Westminster, Maryland Ambassador Spring 2012 - Spring 2015

• Reviewed applications, interviewed, and selected new Junior Ambassadors annually.

• Persuaded county officials to support the 4-H program through informational tours.

• Recruited new 4-Hers through club visits, fair promotions, and service projects. BETHANY VERA NUSBAUM

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Front Porch Christian Church

EMPLOYMENT

Baltimore, Maryland

Worship Arts Lead August 2018 - Present

• Build working relationships with outside agencies in order to better serve the community.

• Recruit, schedule, and mentor musicians in order to deepen group cohesion.

• Establish a music team in order to lead the families in worship.

• Design graphics and implement visual presentations for services. Carroll County Public Schools Carroll County, Maryland Long-Term Substitute Teacher Fall 2018 – Present

• Embrace new challenges while continuing to educate students during their teachers’ absences.

• Assist in identifying areas challenging for students and working individually to meet their specific needs.

• Organize and execute a choral concert of 150 middle school students. Crosswind Church Westminster, Maryland

Worship Arts Assistant May 2014 – Fall 2018

• Lead families in worship services.

• Create team cohesion by teaching band members how to sing in harmony together. Carroll Community College Theater Westminster, Maryland Theater Technician Spring 2015 - Present

• Assist with technical elements and backstage transitions to provide seamless productions for the community

• Co-supervised students set-building in the Stagecraft class.

• Assist drama professionals with teaching high school students about different areas of theatre and encourage them to come to Carroll Community College’s theatre program at DramaFest- a day of theatre workshops and performances.

EDUCATION

Child Life Disaster Responder Washington, DC

May 2018 - Present

• Trained to be prepared to assist families in disaster situations in order to provide comfort, resources, and counseling when needed.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other computer software including Keynote, Canva, databases, and presentation software. Towson University

Major- Family and Human Services

Towson, Maryland

Fall 2016 - May 2018

Track- Introduction to Child Life

Bachelor of Science May 2018

Carroll Community College Westminster, Maryland

Associate of Arts and Sciences Fall 2015 - May 2017 Dually Enrolled Student Fall 2013 - Spring 2015

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