Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Professional References
Leadership And Awards
Certificates
Timeline
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Catherine E. Scherer

Lower Burrell,PA

Summary

Motivated psychology student seeking to pursue a career in counseling, leveraging my experience as a Direct Support Professional to guide and inform my approach to providing therapeutic care.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

06.2024 - Current
  • Support individuals with disabilities in life skills and community integration
  • Develop person-centered plans and collaborate with teams for holistic care

Volunteer

Trylife Center
2023 - 2024
  • Assisted in organizing goods for mothers and children, fostering community engagement

Education

B.S. - Psychology

Robert Morris University
Pittsburgh, PA
01-2028

High School Diploma -

Burrell High School
Lower Burrell, PA
06-2024

Skills

  • Assessment & Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Client Support
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Behavioral Management
  • Client Documentation
  • Relationship Building

Accomplishments

Robert Morris Merit Scholarship

The Rusiewicz Funeral Home Extra Effort Grant

Certification

  • Direct Support Certification, National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, 2024
  • Child Abuse Certification, 2024

Professional References

  • David Wheeler, Associate Psychology Professor at Robert Morris University, wheeler@rmu.edu
  • Sarah Huba, Austin's Place Program Specialist, shuba@austinsplace.org
  • Megan Adams, Compliance Officer at Austin's Place, madams@austinsplace.org

Leadership And Awards

  • Robert Morris Merit Scholarship
  • The Rusiewicz Funeral Home Extra Effort Grant
  • Zeta Tau Alpha Volunteer (Breast Cancer Awareness)

Certificates

  • Direct Support Certification, National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, 2024
  • Child Abuse Certification, 2024

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

06.2024 - Current

Volunteer

Trylife Center
2023 - 2024

B.S. - Psychology

Robert Morris University

High School Diploma -

Burrell High School
Catherine E. Scherer