Danielle M. Thornton
*A Deibler Drive
Freeville, NY 13068
EDUCATION
Associate’s Degree: Applied Science in Human Services May 2010
Tompkins Cortland Community College, Dryden, NY
Related Courses: Sociology, Social Work w/ Families & Children, The Helping Relationship, Psychology, Developmental Psychology of the Child, Psychology of the Adolescent, Abnormal Psychology
Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation June 2005
Dryden High School, Dryden, NY
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Manager/Waitress, Friendly’s, Ithaca, NY January 2004 – September 2009
• Greeted and assisted customers while providing excellent customer service
• Responsible for opening and closing restaurant
• Performed monetary transactions
• Data collections and reports
Residential Counselor, The William George Agency September 2007 – June 2008
Freeville, NY
• Assisted troubled teens in handling all aspects of daily life successfully
• Maintained a safe and healthy environment
• Crisis intervention and daily reports
• Home based family involvement
Human Service Intern, Ithaca Community Childcare Center (IC3) Fall 2007
Ithaca, NY
• Provided excellent childcare for families of diverse backgrounds
• Shadowed head teacher and assisted with behaviorally challenged students
• Duties including decision making, problem solving, goal setting, teaching, reading, and evaluating
MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS
• Lifeguard and CPR Certified (2010-2012)
• Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) (2001-2005)
• SERTEEN (Benevolent Community Activities) (2001-2005)
• NYSMA (2000-2005)
• Captain of the Swim Team (2003-2004)
• Yearbook Club (2002-2003)
• Vacation Bible School Teacher (Summer 2001-2002)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Internet, E-mail, Typing