1000 University Place Box # 3424 Newport News, VA 23606
victoria.taylor.13@cnu.edu
EDUCATION
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA Anticipated Graduation: May 2017 Psychology Major, Minor in Leadership Studies GPA: 3.6 Relevant Coursework: Chem 121, Chem 122, Bio 211 in addition to the appropriate labs. Enrolled in Psych 201& 202, LDSP 210, 230, 310
Clover Hill School, Midlothian, VA Graduation: June 2013 Advanced High School Diploma GPA: 4.3 Relevant Coursework: Teacher Cadet for Spanish, Dual Enrolment English, Dual Enrollment Biology, AP World History, AP Psychology. Highlights: National Honor Society, Beta Club, Exceptional Mentor (special ed. mentor), Spanish club
Work EXPERIENCE
CNU Telefund Student Caller, Newport News VA September 2014- present. Professional conversations over the phone and fundraising experience. (Genna Mirenda) Virginia Center for Spine and Sports Therapy, Midlothian VA January 2013 - June 2013. Started out observing, but was offered job as evening receptionist. Balanced the spreadsheets in Excel, handled insurances, co-pays, billing occasionally, etc. (Martin Dominguez DPT) Michaels Arts and Crafts Store, Midlothian, VA June 2012- December 2013. Cashier, floor associate, taught scrapbooking classes and hosted Birthday Parties (Tim Jackson) Babysitter/Nanny May 2014-present. A child with cerebral palsy. (Terri Baker) & (Victoria Cobb)
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Youth Group Member September 2010 to June 2013 Youth Leadership Committee Collaborated with other council members to organize outreach programs and establish unity and trust within the group. Also planned events for the youth group and how to create a stronger community. Encourage other members of the group to be involved and pursue a strong relationship with each other and various members in the community.
Sunday School Teacher 2011- present Plan to teach a story from the Bible, with crafts and games to emphasize the lesson Inform parents of new activities within the class and church Engage with the children and help facilitate growth Teamwork with who is helping teach the class
Special Ed Mentor 2012-2014 Worked one on one with students in a elementary math level Ate lunches with the students and invested in them (it was literally a class time I spent with them, 3 days a week) Required dedication and ample amounts of patience
Physical Therapy Observation January-June 2013 Observed therapists for a total over 50 hours Required professional skills and a lot of time. Mentored kids in downtown Richmond Summer 2013 Visited families independently in downtown Richmond and took kids to parks to invest in them and help single moms. Mission Trips to Big Creek Missions, Bare Branch Kentucky Spring Breaks from 2009-2013 Worked in the schools with children, built homes, repaired porches, ran food drives, and staffed carnivals for the community. Stressed interdependency and flexibility. Community Team Leader for Cru at CNU Spring Semester 2014 Plan and reserve spaces for Cru members to meet and give back to the CNU community. Attend weekly meetings to stay informed with campus life, suggestions, and work as a team to encourage growth within Cru. Requires delegation of responsibilities, organization, dedication, commitment, and responsibility with funding Volunteer at RiversideFreshman and Sophomore Year at CNU 2013-2015 In a special ed classroom, so again more patience. I worked with about three students at a time, usually math related. Learning how to address each student where they are at in order to help them grasp concepts. Very rewarding Small Group Leader for Cru at CNU Fall and Spring Semester 2014-2015 I plan with my co-leader Lindsey Tate. We outline a specific topic and study that with other sophomore and freshman girls while encouraging our group. *References available upon request.