Social Services Resources Specialist

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Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

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Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

2011

Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

Warrenton, Virginia, USA

LORRAINE JONES WHITFIELD

Summary

Dedicated Professional with strong background in the counseling, social services and the Educational field. Extensively trained in addictive, behavioral and psychological issues. In-depth knowledge of the court system. Highlights

Case planning

DSM-IV knowledge

Child abuse prevention

Court procedures familiarity

Depression and anxiety specialist

Outreach programming specialist

Sexual orientation issues

Passion for social work

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training

Child Protective Services (CPS) knowledge

Parenting skills educator

Community resources specialist

Parenting skills educator

Education

MED. School Counseling /TC: School Counseling

Liberty University

Anticipated : May 2015

Bachelor of Science: Psychology

Liberty University

Associate of Arts: Interdisplinary Studies

Liberty University

Early Childhood Certificate : Education

Lord Fairfax Community College

Experience

Maintained daily records of [20] children's individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps. Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents. Created a safe, developmentally-appropriate environment for the children. Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.

Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.. Counseling

Served as student mentor and counselor for students when academic problems and personal adjustments arose, meeting with guardians to reach solutions.

Curriculum Development

Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths, and weaknesses.

Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% avg. to 87% avg. Student Mentor

Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues. Student Progress Conferences

11723 Fort Union Drive, Remington, Virginia 22734 H: 540-***-**** C: 540-***-**** ********************@*******.***

11/2012 to Current

Remington, VA

08/2012 to Current

Warrenton, Virginia

Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development. Targeted Development

Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs. Curriculum Design

Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students. Lesson Planning:

Introduced new learning methods to ensure total comprehension for all students. Developed new learning center for reading assistance. Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress. Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress. Work History

Internship/ Substitute Teacher

M.M. Pierce Elementary School

Field Specialist

Child Nutrition

Affiliations

NAEYC-National Association of Education for Young Children NCAA- National Childcare Associations

VAFCCA- Virginia Alliance Family Childcare Associations FPCS- Fauquier Professional Childcare Services

AACC- American Association of Christian Counselors CASA Volunteer

Foster Care

Board Member for Child Nutrition

Board Member for Cooperative Extension

Board member VAFCCA

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