Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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Certification
Accomplishments
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Brittany Cheek Grigg

Sumter,SC

Summary

Knowledgeable Adjunct Psychology Professor with relevant experience in academia and research. Strengths lie in teaching diverse psychology topics, mentoring students, conducting research, and creating courses and curriculums. Demonstrated history of fostering student learning through innovative teaching methods and contributing to the academic community by staying abreast of latest developments in field while continuing education within the field of Educational Psychology.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Psychology Professor

Coker University
08.2022 - Current
  • Dedicated to teaching and implementing activities associated with assorted topics and courses within the study of psychology.
  • Create and implement engaging lesson plans that specialize in undergraduate-level education.
  • Courses include General Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Statistics of the Behavioral Sciences, Personality, Human Development, and Substance Abuse.

Clinical Counselor

The ALPHA Center
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Implementing CBT for clients with current and previous alcohol and drug use.
  • Counseling clients through difficult moments associated with trauma, crime, and court orders.
  • Extensive use of the DSM-IV for symptoms, classifications, and diagnosis.

Intensive Community Treatment Counselor

Tri-County Mental Health
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Implementing treatment for mentally ill patients who need skills and technique training for everyday living.
  • Personalized care and treatment strategies, self-created for patients, being introduced to life outside a hospital setting.
  • In-home treatment with specialized activities regarding single living involves DBT, CBT, and medication preparedness throughout the care plan.

Education

Ed.D - Curriculum and Instruction – Educational Psychology

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
10.2024

Master of Science - General Psychology

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology with an Emphasis in Counseling, Minor in Criminology

Coker University
Hartsville, SC
05.2020

Skills

  • Time Management Skills
  • Research Expertise
  • Advanced Microsoft Word Proficiency
  • Effective Verbal Communication
  • Course design
  • Online Teaching
  • Discussion Facilitation
  • Course Development
  • Research Methodology
  • Critical Thinking
  • Student Mentoring
  • Counseling mentorship
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Documentation skills

References

  • Whitney Cranford, Professor of Psychology, (843)-383-8102, (843)-858-0203, wcranford@coker.edu
  • Peter Gloviczki, Ph.D., Department Chair, Professor, 843-5937257, PJ-Gloviczki@wiu.edu
  • Col. Justin Blum, Retired US Army Officer/JROTC Instructor, 843-615-5862

Certification

  • Quality Matters Rubric Training and Certification

Accomplishments

  • The Daughters of the American Revolution JROTC Bronze Medal
  • Military Order of World Wars (MOWW) JROTC Award of Merit

Affiliations

  • HOPE Group Creator, Coker College, Anonymous support group for both men and women who have dealt with trauma due to abuse on and off campus. Teaching strategies in overcoming anxiety and stress brought on by trauma and for setting future goals that are personal and educational.
  • Tri-Alpha, Coker University, Organization for first generation students’ graduation from college.
  • Psi Chi, Coker University, Honor organization for psychology majors with a 3.6 GPA or higher.
  • Diversity Education Engagement Peer (DEEP), Coker University, Facilitate conversations among the student body to promote equity and inclusion at Coker College.
  • JROTC - The Battalion Captain S4, Marlboro County High School, Maintaining, recording keeping, issuing, and turning in all of US Government property.

Timeline

Adjunct Psychology Professor

Coker University
08.2022 - Current

Clinical Counselor

The ALPHA Center
08.2021 - 01.2022

Intensive Community Treatment Counselor

Tri-County Mental Health
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Quality Matters Rubric Training and Certification

Ed.D - Curriculum and Instruction – Educational Psychology

Liberty University

Master of Science - General Psychology

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology with an Emphasis in Counseling, Minor in Criminology

Coker University
Brittany Cheek Grigg