Francheska Aquino
Coplay, PA 18037
Cell: 484-***-****
*****************@*****.***
Education:
Cedar Crest College, Allentown PA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: May 2015
Health and Wellness Minor
Child Welfare Certificate
GPA: 3.4
Experience:
Intern at Pyramid Healthcare Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Allentown PA, Spring 2015
oCo-facilitated Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient group therapy sessions.
oObserved one-on-one counseling sessions.
oTaught clients proper coping skills to prevent future relapse.
oObserved CHOICES program in Allen High School.
oAssessed clients and chose which level of treatment was most appropriate.
Substitute Para-professional for Delta T Group, Bryn Mawr PA, Fall 2014
oAssisted teacher in teaching lessons to students ages 5-10.
oProvided one-on-one help to students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and ADHD.
oTaught life skills and co-facilitated class discussions.
Intern at the Six Street Shelter, Allentown PA, Fall 2014
oHelped Case Worker by writing case notes.
oTranslated intake interviews for potential residents to enter the shelter.
oHelped residents make resumes, look for jobs, and apartments.
oProvided residents with the supplies they needed to help them progress.
oHelped distribute food items to the public when the Food Pantry was open.
oProvided childcare to the residents when it was mandatory for them to assist a meeting.
Intern at VIA of the Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem PA, Fall 2013
oTaught individuals with intellectual disabilities important skills needed to be able to be able to as independent as possible. The skills taught were washing hands, what to do in a fire drill, and manners.
oObserved consumers during their volunteer sessions with different organizations.
oHelped consumers by showing them how to do small tasks in the workshop so that they could get paid.
oObserved private sessions with a Physical Therapist and an Occupational
Therapist.
Student worker at Cedar Crest College Student Affairs, Allentown PA, January 2013-April 2014
oHelped with projects for events on campus
oOffice work, typing, filing, answering phones, running errands.
Camp Counselor for Camp Whitehall, Whitehall PA, Summer 2012-2013
oTook care of campers during the day and helped with field trips.
oProvided entertainment and new activities for the campers.
oMentored the campers and helped them make new relationships during amount of time we had together.
Tutor for America Reads Tutoring, Allentown, PA, October 2011-2014
oProvide students with homework and reading help.
oServe as mentor and role model for students.
oHelp coordinate educational activities for students.
Leadership:
Secretary for Psi Chi, Spring 2014 -present
oWrite down the minutes for each meeting.
oHelp coordinate events on campus with the purpose of educating others about psychology.
Orientation Leader, Summer/Fall 2013
oHelped coordinate the events for freshmen orientation.
oServed as a mentor for a group of young women starting out their first year at college.
Community Service:
Volunteer at Phoebe Nursing home, February 2013-present
oWorked one on one with the elderly residents.
oTransported residents to different areas in the home.
oHelped execute activities for residents.
IMPACT Mentor, Allentown PA, Mentor, September 2012-November-2012
oWorked with teenagers who had committed crimes and were on parole
oServed as a mentor and role model for the teens.
oEncouraged the teens to leave the crime scene and better themselves.
Awards:
Dean’s list (Fall 2012)
Recipient of Latina Leadership Award
Recipient of Allen Award for Volunteer service
References:
Michele Hughes
eCR Clinical Coordinator
Pyramid Allentown Outpatient Office
*******@*********.***
610-***-**** ext 3501
Danielle Ortiz
Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs &
Traditional Enrollment, Program Coordinator
Cedar Crest College
Allen House
*******@**********.***
610-***-**** ext. 3371
Lauren Schwartz
Student Development Coordinator
America Reads
Cedar Crest College
610-***-**** x3538
******.********@**********.***
Kristine Blasco
Turner Street Apartments Caseworker
*******@*****.***
Erik Kloiber
Camp Whitehall Coordinator
610-***-**** x160
*************@*****.***