ALEXANDRIA SARAUER

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Oakdale, MN 55128

715-***-****

acs0ki@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To acquire a job that will provide hours towards licensure as well as experience in chosen field of Marriage and Family Therapy.

Qualifications

Graduate student with excellent communication skills

Demonstrated organizational skills

Ability to communicate in Spanish on a basic level

Professional presentation and strong work ethic

Education:

Saint Mary’s University, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Master of Arts, Marriage and Family Therapy

Cumulative GPA: 4.0/.40

Viterbo University, La Crosse, Wisconsin

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Cumulative GPA: 3.36/4.0 (Dean’s List)

Internship:

Advanced Behavioral Health, DBT licensed, Spring-Summer 2014 Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

Facilitated group therapy sessions, including DBT support groups

Provided individual therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities

Camp Gratitude, June 2014 and 2015, Big Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota

Taught STRONG curriculum to veterans and their families

Facilitated activities with veterans and their families

Children’s Advocate Intern, New Horizons Shelter and Women’s Center, Fall 2009

La Crosse, Wisconsin

Coordinated a weekly children’s support group for children who experienced domestic

violence

Organized coping activities for the children

Provided compassion for the children

Assisted with organizing information for speaking engagements

Relevant Work Experience:

Family Innovations, Centerville, Minnesota, December 2014-February 2016

Mental Health Practitioner

Provided rehabilitative services to adults including promoting psychiatric stability, social competence, personal and emotional adjustment, and independent living skills.

Provided mental health services to children with severe emotional disturbances or emotional disturbances.

Taught children to develop psycho-social skills to help self-monitor, replace skill deficits or maladaptive skills.

Taught parents ways to practice learned skills on a daily basis.

Wrote treatment plans and assessments for adults and children

Eau Claire Academy, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, September 2014-November 2014

Residential Treatment Worker

Maintained a safe environment for adolescents to succeed in treatment

Assisted adolescents in using coping skills to prevent self-harm

Directed community groups for adolescents to learn coping skills

ACR Homes, Shoreview, Minnesota, April 2012-October 2015

Care Attendant

Provided cares for adults with degenerative diseases

Maintained a clean and safe environment for the residents

Administered medications

New Directions, Inc., Woodbury, Minnesota, January 2011-April 2014

Direct Support Professional

Assisted adults with developmental disabilities to become integrated into their community

Advocated the needs and rights of developmentally disabled adults

Creative Community Living Services, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, December 2010-May 2012

Residential Coordinator

Provided cares for adults with developmental and physical disabilities

Administered medications

Maintained a safe and clean environment for the residents

Carol Julian, Rockford, Illinois, June 15th, 2010-July 17th, 2010

Caregiver

Provided care and supervision for an individual diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome

Maintained a safe atmosphere for same individual by providing meals and transportation

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