Experience

Patrick & Henry Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Psychology Instructor

  • Aug 2018 - Present

• Instructor

  • Nov 2013 - Present

  Instructor for parent programs, college readiness, career exploration, student development, and photography.

• Family and Community Engagement Specialist with MHC After 3

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2018

  Develop programs and curriculum for the 21st Century grant program that enhances the academic and cultural experiences for youth and families in our area. This is achieved through curriculum research and partnerships with area organizations.

• Adjunct Faculty Instructor

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2018

  -Instruct courses in Psychology, Human Service, and Student Development to include: Principles of Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Substance Abuse, College Survival Skills, and Student Development for Great Expectations Students and Mentors-Develop material and utilize Blackboard for course administration -Enter student information into the SIS system -Utilize SAILS for student progress throughout the semester -Write letters of recommendations for students as requested -Recommend potential internship sites for students as requested -Provide field information and potential career information to students-Assist in textbook selection -Attend faculty in-service trainings and New Horizons conference as offered -Completed the Teaching Online Program course to meet eligibility requirements for teaching online for the Virginia Community College System



Franklin County Public Schools

• Substitute Teacher

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  Provide instruction to students in the public school system in the absence of their teacher. Classroom settings include traditional teaching, special education, elective courses, and school counseling. Provide instruction to students in the public school system in the absence of their teacher. Classroom settings include traditional teaching, special education, elective courses, and school counseling.



Shutter Shock Photography

• Photographer/Owner

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Sports, individual, team, wedding, family, and nature photography. Sports, individual, team, wedding, family, and nature photography.



Danville Community College

• Eduation Specialist

  • Feb 2012 - Sep 2014

  Assisted students at Patrick Henry Community college with admissions and financial aid applications to ensure successful enrollment. Assisted students at Patrick Henry Community college with admissions and financial aid applications to ensure successful enrollment.



Family Preservation Services

• In-home Counselor

  • Dec 2011 - Jun 2013

  Provided in-home counseling to families and children. Created the parent program, assessed parents for admission to the program, facilitated the program, and provided in-home skills training to parents. Provided in-home counseling to families and children. Created the parent program, assessed parents for admission to the program, facilitated the program, and provided in-home skills training to parents.



Child Advocacy Center

• Group Counselor

  • Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

  Facilitated group counseling for youth for topics to include anger management, children of substance abusing parents, grief and loss, and self-esteem. Facilitated group counseling for youth for topics to include anger management, children of substance abusing parents, grief and loss, and self-esteem.



Franklin County Department of Social Services

• Independent Living Coordinator

  • Jul 2007 - Dec 2011

  Developed the independent living curriculum for children in foster care and other at risk youth. Facilitated skills training on these topics in individual, small group, and large group settings. Managed three grants to provide funding for youth in the program.

• Social Worker

  • Jan 2002 - Jun 2007

  Foster care, adoption, independent living, and prevention social worker for area children and families. On-call child protective services worker. Assisted with foster parent training and recruiting.



Franklin County Public Schools

• School Counselor Intern

  • Jan 2008 - May 2009

  School counselor intern for elementary, middle, and high school students. Assisted with counseling students in individual, small group, and classroom setting. School counselor intern for elementary, middle, and high school students. Assisted with counseling students in individual, small group, and classroom setting.



CASA

• Social Work Intern

  • Aug 2001 - Dec 2001

  Intern with the CASA program. Assisted with correcting and filing court reports. Attended and testified in court hearings. Interviewed clients. Intern with the CASA program. Assisted with correcting and filing court reports. Attended and testified in court hearings. Interviewed clients.