SAMANTHA SIMONDS

4064 Sandton Lane

San Diego, CA 92105
Mobile: 661-204-2764
samantha.simonds29@gmail.com

REACH Program Experiential Learning, Recreation Therapy Intern

Naval Medical Center San Diego Health and Wellness Department
Supervisor: Marla Knox, 619-532-7764
April 2013 to Present
Observe, analyze, and record patients participation, reactions, and progress during treatment
sessions. Modify treatment programs as needed. Plan, organize, direct and participate in treatment
programs and activities to facilitate patients' rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community
and prevent further medical problems. Prepare and submit reports and charts to treatment team to
reflect patients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression. Obtain information from medical
records, medical staff, family members and the patients themselves to assess patients' capabilities,
needs and interests. Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities. Instruct patient in
sports designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs. Confer with members of
treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs. Encourage clients with special needs and
circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities.
Coordinate with San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park for family and couples recreational events,
community reintegration and leisure education. For Roar and Snore, an overnight family event,
coordinated with staff scheduling of events, executed a spreadsheet of contact data assigning groups,
sending out email confirmations and scheduling of events with participants.
Evening Supervisor
Farmington Community Civic Center
Farmington MO
February 2005 to June 2008
Signal Support Systems Specialist
United States Army
April 1989 to October 1990
August 2005 to February 2014
Individual Ready Reserves
November 1990 to April 1997
Supervised, installed, maintained and troubleshot Signal support systems and terminal devices, to
include radio, wire, and battlefield automated systems.
Provided technical assistance and unit level training for automation, communication, and user owned
and operated Signal equipment.
Disseminated information services policy.

Prepared maintenance and supply requests for unit level Signal support.

Operated and performed preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles. Operated
and performed preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned power generators.

During deployments served as gunner and lead and supervised troops.

Inclusion Aid
Panama Buena Vista Union School District, Bakersfield CA
February 2005 to June 2008
Shadowed students who required intense behavior modification therapy and assisted them in
achieving their individual goals;
Worked directly with students under supervision of the classroom teacher; assisted identified pupils
in the provision of specialized physical health care services and with personal requirements including
eating and bathroom needs
Performed a wide variety of clerical, housekeeping, and instruction-related functions for teachers and
students both outside and inside the classroom.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adults;
Exercised initiative and independent judgment within a limited number of standardized procedures in
working with children in the classroom;
Respected confidential matters.
Campus Police Officer,
Mineral Area College, Park Hills MO
June 2003 to July 2005
Supervisor: Richard Flotron, 573-518-2341
Supervised seven security officers and coordinated the investigation of criminal cases, offering
guidance and expertise to security officers, and ensuring that procedures were conducted in
accordance with laws and regulations. Trained staff in proper police procedures investigated and
resolved personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
Maintained order, responded to emergencies, protected people and property. Enforced motor vehicle
and criminal laws, and promoted good community relations. Recorded facts to prepare reports that
documented incidents and activities. Monitored reports and investigated suspicious persons and
situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
Patrolled campus area on foot and vehicle, responding promptly to calls for assistance. Reviewed
facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
Assisted law enforcement in serving warrants and conducting arrests investigate accidents to
determine if crime committed. Photographed and drew diagrams of crime or accident scenes and
interview principals and eyewitnesses.
Education:
California State University Long Beach, Enrolled 2013, Majoring in Recreation Therapy
Central Methodist University, Park Hills MO (Business Management Courses)
AS Degree: Criminal Justice, Mineral Area College, Park Hills MO 2003
Volunteer
Fundraiser, Habitat for Humanity, St. Francois County, 2001-2003
Race for the Cure team leader, St. Louis, MO, 2000-2002
Training
Risk Management 2011
Code of Conduct 2009
Single Support System Specialist 2006

Radio Operator Maintenance 2006

Mineral Area College Law Enforcement Academy 2003
Single Channel Radio Operator 1989
Awards
Women & Philanthropy Scholarship, April 2015
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal (2)
Overseas Service Ribbon (2)
Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ M Device (2)
Iraq Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star
Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ 2 Campaign Stars
National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Service Star