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Education
Portland State University Expected June 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Child & Family Studies
Specialization: Child Welfare/Human Service
Cum Laude

Portland Community College Sept 2002-June 2007

Associate of Arts
Concentrations in Psychology & Sociology

Internships/
Volunteer
Department of Human Services - Child Welfare Unit March-June 2009
Adoptions/Foster Care Intern
Supervised Visitations
Conducted Relative Searches for Foster Children
Transported Clients
Maintained case files
Counseled clients on available resources
Observed Home Visits

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Columbia Northwest April- Sept 2008
Enrollment/Match Support Intern
Interviewed perspective volunteers & families
Assisted in matching
Wrote assessments
Conducted background checks
Made case check ins for site based matches

Camp Starlight (camp for children affected by AIDS/HIV) Sept 2008

Counselor (Girls ages 13 & 14)
Responsible for camper safety and welfare
Assisted with group activities
Maintain Camper confidentiality
Attended AIDS/HIV training
Monitored children’s drug & dietary regimens

Employment
Portland State University Department of Biology Sept 2008-June 2009
Office Support

Raleigh Park After School Care Association Aug 2005-Oct 2008

Assistant Director/Teacher

Learning Tree Day School Sept 2004-Aug 2005

Preschool Teacher
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Relevant PSY311: Human Development

Courses SPEC418:Survey of Exceptional Learners
CFS481: Conceptual Foundations in Children, Youth & Families
WS350-52:Interpersonal Violence/Domestic Violence
CFS491: Family Health Issues
CAP: Marketing for non-profits

Skills Microsoft Office Highly Organized Driver’s License

Outlook Self-Starter First Aid/CPR
Two years Spanish Reliable Vehicle Familiar with
Knowledge of DSM-IV Writing Samples

References
Nicole Thompson-Department of Human Services
Lindsay Scanlon-Raleigh Park After School Care (503) 297-6734
Sarah Jo Tomlin, MSW-personal/school reference (503)367-7476
Leah Tuor-Portland State University (503)725-3851
Jessica Newton-Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Columbia NW (503)641-5240