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Allison Chapman

Escondido,CA

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated with a passion for serving marginalized communities. Pursuing a master's in social work from the University of Southern California. Well prepared with a Bachelor's degree in Science from the School of Home and Family Life at BYU and extensive experience working with diverse populations, foster youth, individuals experiencing homelessness, and victims of domestic violence. Committed to utilizing skills and knowledge to address social injustices, promote social change, and offer valuable and critical therapy through seeking an LCSW. Strengths in advocacy, connecting people with resources, and counseling, as well as the ability to connect with youth and families. A valuable addition to any Practicum placement and experience.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Mentor/Volunteer

Foster Youth Mentor Program
San Diego, CA
10.2020 - Current
  • Worked exclusively with youth living in Foster group homes, assisting in the development of daily living, communication, and social skills.
  • Assigned to one specific youth mentee, providing stability and sharing positive life experiences to encourage improved self-esteem and boost socialization. Making contact once a week.
  • Worked closely with Case Social Worker and provided a home for my youth mentee for 6 weeks while trying to establish a new placement and then found mentee a family to live with.

President/Volunteer

San Pasqual Relief Society
Escondido
01.2018 - 06.2019
  • President of a women's organization consisting of over 200 women.
  • Council and collaborate with over a dozen individuals in leadership roles in overseeing the needs of over 600 men women and children.
  • Led the creation of practical and creative ways to delegate and provide service, meals, emotional support, and care to individuals and families.
  • Assessed financial needs and then coordinated efforts to provide means, food, and rides to connect women to appropriate programs to fulfill those needs.

Co-founder /Volunteer Coordinator

Aspire Higher
Escondido, CA
04.2012 - Current
  • Founded as a service organization to connect youth with the need and service opportunities within their communities.
  • Facilitate and organize opportunities in the local community to connect hands-on service between youth/family volunteers to the local communities. These opportunities are including, but are not limited to feeding the local homeless population, clothing drives, senior care support, etc.
  • Provided dinners and sack lunches for thousands of individuals in Homeless in local community.
  • Collected and distributed warm clothes for refugees.
  • Collected and distributed homemade cards, blankets, socks, and lotions to seniors in care facilities.
  • Collected and distributed toiletries and clothing for Human Trafficking aftercare facilities.

Research Assistant

Dr. Jared Warren
Provo, UT
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Collaborated in research lab with Clinical Psychologist and Professor, Dr. Jared Warren, undergraduate and graduate students to provide content and research in field of Positive Psychology on www.mybestself101.org
  • Managed team for content creation on topic of Personal Narrative Storytelling.
  • Contributed to identifying and compiling research on behavioral change technology.
  • Contributed to modules being created on topics of: Resilience, Engaged Living, Community, Personal Narrative and Contribution.
  • Contributed content and collaboration on social media outreach in field of Positive Psychology of My Best Self platform.

Real Estate Broker

Chapman Real Estate Group
Escondido, CA
01.2014 - Current

Developed professional skills in building and operating a profitable private real estate business.

  • Ensure adherence of leases and contracts.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new investment opportunities.
  • Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.

Youth Leader Volunteer

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Escondido, CA
08.2010 - Current
  • 2010-2016 Worked in a leadership role to a group of over 30 youth ages 12-18 on goal setting, self-compassion, leadership, and developing self-purpose.
  • 2016-2018 Worked in a leadership role for a group of over 400 youth in the greater San Diego area ages 12-18. Mentored and supported over 80 adult-aged youth leaders in their work by establishing relationships and positive tools for youth in their stewardship.
  • 2019-2021 Worked in Leadership role to group of 18 youth ages 7-11 in goal setting in areas of personal development.
  • 2021-current Work in a leadership role to youth ages 11-18. Providing c ounseling and advising in life skills, goals, values, and purpose.

Operation Underground Railroad Volunteer

Aftercare and Students Against Slavery Committee
San Diego, CA
07.2020 - 08.2021

Educated students, parents, and teachers on the signs, dangers, and data of human trafficking.

  • Delivered speeches to groups of students and adults in various venues addressing preventative awareness, signs, and dangers of Human trafficking in the United States and globally.
  • Researched topics to better understand the material prior to crafting educational presentations.

Yoga Instructor

24 Hour Fitness USA Inc.
Escondido, CA
10.2015 - 06.2020
  • Guided clients in safe exercise, taking into account individualized physical limitations.
  • Improved health and well-being of class participants by instructing on mindfulness, mediation, and proper movement and posture.

Middle School Basketball Coach

San Pasqual Union School
Escondido, CA
10.2019 - Current

Working exclusively with 2 teams of 8-12 students each during every season from diverse backgrounds (including those living in local foster youth group homes) in personal and athletic development on and off the court.

  • Consulted with the athletic director and coaching staff to assess team structure and devise growth strategies for participating athletes.
  • Prepared athletes for games with a well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
  • Supervised academic progress and self-esteem encouragement of student-athletes.

Yoga Instructor

Self-employed
Escondido
06.2020 - Current

Teaching yoga and providing training in mindfulness and breath work.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Home And Family Life

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
08.2007

200 Hr Yoga Teacher Certification -

Prana Yoga Center
La Jolla, CA
06.2015

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Empathetic
  • Cultural Competence
  • Writing
  • Empirical Research
  • People and listening skills
  • Operational improvement
  • Planning and coordination
  • Organization
  • Leadership
  • Patience
  • Adaptability
  • Creativity
  • Collaboration
  • Public Speaking

Additional Information

Currently working on additional Post-Baccalaureate classes in Psychology

Timeline

Mentor/Volunteer

Foster Youth Mentor Program
10.2020 - Current

Research Assistant

Dr. Jared Warren
08.2020 - 08.2021

Operation Underground Railroad Volunteer

Aftercare and Students Against Slavery Committee
07.2020 - 08.2021

Yoga Instructor

Self-employed
06.2020 - Current

Middle School Basketball Coach

San Pasqual Union School
10.2019 - Current

President/Volunteer

San Pasqual Relief Society
01.2018 - 06.2019

Yoga Instructor

24 Hour Fitness USA Inc.
10.2015 - 06.2020

Real Estate Broker

Chapman Real Estate Group
01.2014 - Current

Co-founder /Volunteer Coordinator

Aspire Higher
04.2012 - Current

Youth Leader Volunteer

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
08.2010 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Home And Family Life

Brigham Young University

200 Hr Yoga Teacher Certification -

Prana Yoga Center
Allison Chapman