Human Service professional
Resume:
Macie LaFavor
adeio5@r.postjobfree.com
Powder Springs, GA
I am a recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Development seeking employment in the Human Service industry to exercise my knowledge in program development, as well as empathetic and interpersonal skills to improve family functioning and support the mission of the organization.
Education
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY / EXPECTED, JUL 2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHILD DEV/FAMILY SERVICES
Relevant Experience
CHILDREN PROGRAM INTERN (460 HOURS BY END OF JULY) / MAY 2020 – CURRENT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH VILLA RICA
- Developing a hybrid Vacation Bible School for 150+ children and their families
- Using family system theory to analyze families with disabilities and help meet their needs during COVID-19
SERVICE-LEARNING STUDENT (10 HOURS) / SEP 2019 – DEC 2019 THE LODGE AT BETHANY ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
- Fostered relationships with residents and families through developmentally appropriate activities for
- Developed and taught ‘Celebrity Bingo’ for residents in the traditional care unit AFTER-SCHOOL CHILDCARE WORKER (14 HOURS) / FEB 2019 – MAY 2019 MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Promoted physical, emotional, intellectual and social development through well plan indoor and outdoor games and activities
- Created and taught a gross motor activity that was developmentally appropriate for children in 3rd grade GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY LAB STUDENT (50 HOURS) / JAN 2019 – MAY 2019 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
- Served and monitored play to identify the developmental strengths in 12 students
- Organized and planned an age-appropriate lesson for Todd the one promoting fine motor skills and imaginative play
MISSIONS ASSOCIATES PROGRAM INTERN / JUN 2015 – JUL 2015 PROJECTONEHAITI
- Helped participants with special needs enjoy activities at the Agape Orphanage
- Conquered challenges of working with diverse student population to attain student achievement
- Organized and lead 3 volunteer teams of 15 + students on medical care field days and church renovations
Professional and Leadership Experience
LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBER / AUG 2017 – MAY 2020
CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST (CRU)
- Lead small groups for annual retreats & mission trips
- Tracked data entries for discipleship
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DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (INTERIM POSITION) / AUG 2019 – MAR 2020 PITTMAN PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
- Prepared needed materials and volunteer schedules for weekly ministry roles, also providing weekly curriculum enhancement to serve student with special needs
- Planned special events such as Jingle Jam, Parents' Night Out, and Easter Jam for 50+ children and their families
OLDER ADULT CAREGIVER / SEP 2017 – JUL 2019
WILLOW POND SENIOR CARE
- Performed daily living activities such as dressing, grooming, bathing and feeding patient with late stage Alzheimer’s
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying CHAPLAIN / DEC 2017 – DEC 2018
ALPHA OMICRON PI
- Created weekly bible study curriculum and facilitated group discussions CHILDCARE WORKER / SEP 2018 – MAR 2020
CARE.COM COMPANY
- Provided two girls between 6 months and 2 years old with a nurturing, safe environment to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth
ADULT CAREGIVER / OCT 2015 – JULY 2016
LOCKLEAR RESIDENTS
- Performed daily living activities such as dressing, grooming, bathing and feeding patient who was recovering from a stroke
- Monitored medication and documented vitals, behaviors and medications in patient medical records Charitable Experience
200 + HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
MEMBER / AUG 2018 – AUG 2019
CONFETTI ORGANIZATION
- Created and delivered birthday cards for children hospitalized due to long-term illnesses
- Planned and facilitated ‘Wake Up For Wishes’ 5k & ‘Kickin It for The Kids’ kickball tournament
(benefits Make-A-Wish)
TENNEESSEE TEAM MEMBER / MAR 2019
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY CRU MISSION TRIP
- Served lower-income families in the food pantry, Oasis of Hope Ministry and Streets Ministries Collected organizational data at University of Memphis NICARAGUA TEAM MEMBER / MAR 2017
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY CRU MISSION TRIP
- Distributed water filters to individuals needing clean water
- Promoted physical and spiritual development in children through outdoor activities Awards and Certifications
- Mandated Reporter / 2020
- Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society / AUG 2016 - JUL 2020
- Chosen to present presentation at Gerontology Convention / APR 2020
- Awarded a grant for Older Adult interactive activity by Office of Leadership and Community Engagement / SEP 2019
- HOPE Scholarship Recipient / AUG 2016 - MAY 2018
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