Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Personal Information
Timeline

ALYSSA M. SPANGLER

Youth In Need
OFALLON,MO
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
  • Psychology
  • Counseling graduate study

Work History

Youth Development Specialist (PRN)

7 Months
Youth In Need | 04.2026 - Current
  • Support youth experiencing homelessness and related housing, family, and personal challenges through consistent, relationship-based interactions.
  • Conduct youth screenings and surveys and complete hotline phone assessments within the scope of the position.
  • Provide informal emotional support, practical guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for positive engagement through cooking, outdoor, and recreational activities.
  • Build rapport and contribute to a safe, reliable environment for young people.

Domestic Violence Advocate

1 Year 2 Months
Preferred Family | 12.2024 - 02.2026
  • Provided crisis support, client intake, safety planning, and emotional support to individuals experiencing domestic violence.
  • Supported clients navigating transitions from unsafe living situations and homelessness toward more stable and independent housing.
  • Connected clients with community resources and supported access to services.
  • Bridgeway, program later transferred to Preferred Family

Teacher’s Assistant

2 Years 11 Months
Little Learners Academy | 09.2022 - 08.2025
  • Supported children’s daily learning, care, and development in a childcare setting.
  • Communicated with caregivers and collaborated with colleagues to support children’s needs.
  • Assisted with training new employees.

Customer Service Representative

2 Years 10 Months
David’s Bridal | 09.2022 - 07.2025
  • Provided customer service and product assistance over the phone.
  • Used problem-solving and clear communication to respond to customer questions and concerns.

Healthcare Associate

9 Months
Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS), St. Charles County | 08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Participated in a healthcare-focused career and technical education program.
  • Collaborated on healthcare-related projects, shadowed healthcare professionals, and developed familiarity with medical terminology.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) | 05-2027
Expected May 2027

Associate of Arts - Psychology

St. Charles Community College | 05-2025
  • Dean’s List: two semesters | Psi Chi, International Honor Society in Psychology (registered member)
  • GPA: 3.4

Skills

Youth support
Crisis response and safety planning
Client intake
Trauma-informed service environments
Rapport-building
Community resource navigation
Child development support
Research literature review and proposal development

Certification

  • CPR
  • Mandated Reporter Training
  • Medication Technician (Med Tech)
  • Suicide Prevention Training
  • Missouri Class E Driver’s License

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Loaves & Fishes Food Drive, Independent Community Service Organizer, 2026-03, 2026-03, Organized a food drive involving classmates across multiple college courses, coordinating an instructor-approved extra-credit incentive., Personally collected, transported, and delivered approximately three boxes of canned and other shelf-stable food., Directed individuals wishing to make monetary contributions to the organization’s official online donation page.

Personal Information

  • Title: Psychology Counseling graduate study
  • Driving License: Missouri Class E Driver’s License

Timeline

Youth Development Specialist (PRN)

Youth In Need
04.2026 - CurrentRead More

Domestic Violence Advocate

Preferred Family
12.2024 - 02.2026Read More

Teacher’s Assistant

Little Learners Academy
09.2022 - 08.2025Read More

Customer Service Representative

David’s Bridal
09.2022 - 07.2025Read More

Healthcare Associate

Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS), St. Charles County
08.2021 - 05.2022Read More

St. Charles Community College

Associate of Arts from Psychology
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University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL)

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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ALYSSA M. SPANGLER