Nickolas R. Fontenot

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Ville Platte, LA 70586

337-***-****

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Education:

Northwestern State University (Correspondence)

Master of Science Clinical Studies

Louisiana State University

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Scholarships/Honors:

●TOPS Honors

●LSU-Merit Honors Award

●Deans List Multiple Semesters

Organizations:

●Gamma Beta Phi Honors Society-Lifetime Member

●Psi-Chi Psychology Honors Society- President of Local Chapter/Lifetime National Member

●LSUA Psychology Club Vice President-Fall 2006

●LSUA Psychology Club President- Spring 2007

Professional Work Experience:

Professional Tutoring Services of Cenla

Middle & High School Tutor (August 2016-Current)

+ Multiple additional references available upon request.

University Academy High School

High School Psychology & Mathematics Instructor (August 2015- May 2015)

Algebra 1

Algebra 2

Geometry

Advanced Psychology

Bayou Chicot Elementary School (August 2014-May 2015)

Elementary School Math & Science Teacher

7th Grade Mathematics

7th Grade Earth Science

Mamou High School (August 2013-May 2014)

High School Science Teacher

Chemistry

Environmental Science

Physical Science

Tractor Supply Company, Deridder, LA (February 2012- August 2013)

Manager

Tractor Supply Company, Natchitoches, LA (October 2011-February 2012)

Assistant Manager/Manager

Tractor Supply Company, Natchitoches, LA (August 2010- October 2011)

Team Leader #1

Northwestern State University Department of Psychology (January 2009- December 2009)

Graduate Assistant

Crossroads Regional Hospital, Alexandria, LA (February 2008- August 2010)

Clinical Services Group Facilitator

●Planned Group Activities for children, adolescents, and adults

●Facilitated Group Activities/Discussions

●Behavior/Progress charting for children, adolescents, and adults

●Reported any potential for elopement or self mutilation to clinical staff

●All duties performed while working as a Mental Health Technician (listed below)

Crossroads Regional Hospital, Alexandria, LA. (June 2006- February 2008)

Mental Health Technician (Inpatient Child and Adolescent Ward)

●Face to Face client care

●Led Client to Client conversations on how to overcome cultural diversity in order to live a happier and more productive life

●Behavior and Progress Charting/Mental Status Evaluation

●Led group therapy

●Assisted children in the formation of life goals and achievement strategies

●Assisted in the mental stabilization of children with diseases such as: Major Depression, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Schizophrenia

Research Skills:

●Product Placement-Profit Margin Increase

●Theft Prevention (Louisiana Retail Certified)

●Perishable Product Management

●Extensive knowledge of SPSS (Statistical Analysis)

●Sales Trends Questionnaire

●Sales Goal Development

●Statistical Application and Implementation of Developed Research Tools

Research:

Fontenot, N. R., Dewitt, C.A., Kimble, L.J., &Elder, R.L. (2007, May). Attitudes toward smoking in public places: Before and after the enactment of the “Louisiana Smoke-Free Air Act”. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Louisiana Psychological Association, Baton Rouge, LA.

Professional Presentations:

Third Annual LSU-Alexandria Department of Psychology Thanksgiving Forum.(2006, Nov.) Featured Speaker: Dr. Amy Cavanaugh. “Positive Psychology”. Served as one of five selected “Discussion Panel” members.

Fourth Annual LSU-Alexandria Department of Psychology Thanksgiving Forum.(2007, Nov.) Featured Speaker: Dr. Paul Green. “Get Hired!: Winning Strategies to Ace the Interview”. Served as one of four selected “Discussion Panel” members.

Published Research Project:

Chauffepied C. L., Cotton, S. H., Dewitt, C. A., Fontenot, N. R. Williams, K. O., Smith, L., & Elder, R. L. (in progress). Economic, physical, and psychological needs

assessment of displaced survivors of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Joint research project by the United Way of Alexandria Louisiana and Louisiana State University-Alexandria.

Practicum Experience:

Alexandria Zoological Park (2007, Aug.-Dec.). Subjects were wild-caught African Palm-Nut Vultures. Independent research on the application of specifically-designed learning principles, and implementation of these principles for the sole purpose of encouraging these very rare birds to reproduce.

Skills and Qualifications:

●Certified experienced Middle/High School Math and Science Teacher

●3+ years of full-time one-on-one tutoring experience

●Have co-designed and implemented numerous fundraising strategies for non-profit organizations

●Have designed and implemented retail sales techniques and theft prevention strategies.

●Have taught employees perishable product ordering, stocking, and rotation techniques.

●Microsoft Office/Internet Proficient

References:

Michael Calderwood

Tractor Supply Company

District Manager and Training Supervisor

Wanda Dupre

Tutoring Reference

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Michael Bordelon

Retired Teacher and Former Supervisor

337-***-****

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Multiple additional references available upon request

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