Jennifer Goins
Jennifer L. Goins
*** ****** **** **** ****, TN 37769
865-***-**** Email: **************@*****.***
CORE STRENGTHS
Adamant in volunteering for services for those in need, specifically with disabilities and behavioral patients.
Knowledgeable about Recreational Therapy processes.
Caring individual who is passionate about assisting others.
Lifelong learner.
Enthusiastic and Energetic
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Recreation and Leisure Studies Program-Accredited by NRPA & AALR
Bachelor of Education – Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation Concentration May 2012
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENT
Anderson County Schools (January 2012- April 2012)
Recreation Therapy Intern
Anderson County, TN
Plan and implemented recreational activities for small groups
2. Used recreation to work on goals stated in student’s IEPs
Worked on social appropriate skills with school-aged children
Wrote assessments on student’s progress
Therapeutic Care Giver (June 2008-present)
Knoxville, TN
Work one on one with children with multiply disabilities.
Assist with homework assignments when needed.
1. Assist with activities of daily living
Assist in community integration
BREAKTHROUGH CORPORTAION (August 2010-November 2010)
Recreation Therapy Practicum
Knoxville, TN
Worked with in a community setting with adults on the Autism spectrum
Assessed, planned and implemented appropriate activities
Attended staff meetings
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY.
(June 2008- June 2009)
Lake City, Tennessee
Gym Coordinator
Liaison between parents and children when issues arise
Develop weekly programs based on child’s age group
Facilitate daily activities
Assisted other counselors
Coordinate schedules
Daily set up and cleaning up of activity centers
CAMP KOINONIA 2
(Fall 2007, Fall 2008, 2009, 2010)
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
Counselor ( 2007,2008, 2010 )
Assisted other counselors when in need
Head counselor (2009)
Leader of the oldest girls’cabin in the weekend camping program
CAMP KOINONIA
(April 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011,2012)
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
Head Counselor (2010)
Leader of 14-16 year old girls’ cabin
Mediated situations if problems arose.
Assisted other counselors when needed.
Activity Staff (2009, 2011)
Led activities for rope course assigned by the Recreation and Leisure Program.
Designed and implemented lesson plans for Camp Koinonia.
Volunteered at Gala for Camp Koinonia. (2007 and 2010)
Counselor (2007 and 2008)
Assisted other counselors when needed.
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COMPUTERS
Window, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Internet)
REFRENCES
Professional and personal reference available upon request.