Child Development Counselor

EDUCATION

The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ *9/02 – 08/06

B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Family Studies and Human Development

WORK EXPERIENCE

Administrative Assistant, Dove Tree Canyon Software, San Diego, CA 01/08- current

• Performed secretarial tasks such as entering data into Microsoft Office Summer 2002 & 2003

• Expertly manage phones, voicemail and scheduling, ensuring all requirements are met

• Maintain perfect file records, ensuring important documents can be accessed quickly

Child Development Counselor, San Diego Center For Children, San Diego, CA 02/07 – 01/08

• Accountable for safety and location of clients

• Follow schedule and engage in play, activities and transactions with clients

• Responsible for clear and concise documentation of client's progress in treatment through the completion of communication logs, level sheets, progress notes, specialized behavioral plans, and incident reports

• Used effective communication and interpersonal skills to intervene with escalated and/or assaultive clients in a manner in which is appropriate with agency policies

Shelver/Pager, University of Arizona Libraries MAT/DDT, Tucson, AZ 10/05 – 08/06

• Re-shelved, straightened, and maintained books, articles and other checked out materials

• Assisted patrons with questions about library materials

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Team Captain, Relay For Life, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ April 2005 & 2006

• Organized meetings and created the group, "Because We Care," to participate in a 16 hour relay

• Used outstanding organizational abilities to collect donations in excess of one thousand dollars

Volunteer, U of A Southwest Indian Art Fair, Tucson, AZ 02/05

• Interacted and assisted hundreds of visitors at the entrance gate and food service area

• Observed and entertained children as the youth caretaker

Orphanage Volunteer, Chrysalis School, Costa Rica Summer 2001

• Spent a week playing with the children and teaching them to swim

• Cleaned and organized the orphanage and back yard

SKILLS

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Acrobat Reader, Adobe

Photoshop

• Trained in Crisis Prevention/Intervention, Adult/Child CPR and First Aid, HIPAA

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