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St. Louis Alzheimer’s Association; Psychology Student Intern; St. Louis, MO; 08/98-08/00
Trained and facilitated support groups for caregivers. Co-developed programs and workshops for African-American clientele. Assisted lead social worker with community outreach and case management.

 

Teaching Experience
OCC/CCDI 35th Annual Conference; Toronto, Ontario; Canada, 05/06
Workshop Leader/Presenter, “Disabling Attitudes and the ‘Meaning’ of Disabilities: A Practical Guide to Counseling for Mental Health Professionals.”

Florida Memorial College; Miami, FL; 10/03-08/04
Guest lectured undergraduate psychology students on research methodologies and career options.

 

St. Thomas University; Miami, FL; 10/03-08/04
Guest lectured graduate and undergraduate psychology and counseling students on research methodologies.

 

Literacy Investment for Tomorrow/LIFT; AmeriCorps Volunteer; St. Louis, MO; 08/98-04/99
Facilitated educational programs (e.g., tutoring, social living, and mentoring) to encourage the academic advancement of parents in the Head Start program. Monitored the physical and emotional development of children in the Early Head Start program.

 

Hands on Atlanta AmeriCorps; AmeriCorps Volunteer; Atlanta, GA; 08/97-02/98

Created and facilitated after school enrichment programs for inner city adolescents (including adolescents with physical disabilities). Facilitated educational, behavioral, and social programs for students with hearing impairments by communicating through American Sign Language. Obtained computer donations for low-income families to promote educational advancement.

 

Professional Associations
· Missouri Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

2005-Present

· Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology

2004-Present

· Gamma Kappa Pi Graduate School Honor Society        

2004-Present

· Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society                    

2003-Present

· American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

2002-Present

· American Psychological Association                

2000-Present

 

Activities & Awards
· OCC/CCDI Conference Workshop Presenter (2006)
· Missouri Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Award (2006 & 2005).

· Student Associate Representative, Missouri Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (2006-2008).

· Chancellor’s List Member: an affiliate of “Who’s Who among America’s College Students” (Graduate Student Ed.) for exemplary academics and social service (2004 -Present).

· Dade Counseling Association Award (2004).

· St. Thomas University Student Research Symposium research presented (2004).

· Florida Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Conference: research presented (2003).

· 1st Place Winner, Florida Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Research Competition (2003).