Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE & STRENGTH
Relevant Coursework
Other Experience
Timeline
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Cheree Barber-Gravely

Cheree Barber-Gravely

Greensboro,NC

Summary

Providing a cohesive theoretical framework, demonstrated investigative expertise, and a deep commitment to advising and supporting students, parents, and clients.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Lecturer

North Carolina A & T State University
01.2004 - Current
  • Teach Introductory Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Psychological Testing, Social Psychology, and Human Learning and Cognition courses to lower-level to upper-level undergraduate students in class sizes averaging 35 to 84 students per class.

Assistant Psychologist

Central State Hospital
09.2002 - 12.2002
  • Conducted group therapy sessions and assessed clients individually; managed case load; directed treatment plan meetings, and updated Treatment Team (including client, client's family, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Nurse) on status of patient; assessed and reported cognitive, social, and medical status and changes in client's behaviors; made treatment recommendations; reviewed psychological reports and recommended goals and objectives for clients.

Federal Correctional Institution
09.2002 - 12.2002
  • Administered clinical interviews at the Forensic Unit.

Virginia State University Developmental Center
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Assessed behaviors and interaction of toddlers in a natural setting; performed psychological evaluations using the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale for Children - Fourth Edition and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Third Edition.

Quality Assurance Coordinator

Horizons Residential Care
02.2001 - 07.2001
  • Monitored, directed and supervised Habilitation Technician I's, II's & III & Special Education Teachers for compliance with scheduled client training programs that ensured continuous active treatment as specified by ICF/MR Standards; regulated activities and regimes that ensured health and safety for all clients; created active treatment and program activities; assisted Program Directors and Clinical Directors with hiring and training; conducted counseling sessions about attendance and/or performance concerns with employees; collected data and ensured that appropriate entries were made by staff in data books and other charts as needed; participated in client evaluations with treatment team, including Psychologist, Social Worker, Nurse, Dietitian, Doctor, Speech Pathologist, Recreation Therapist, Day-Program Leader and Group Home Manager.

Director's Assistant

Elderly Adult Daycare Center
03.1999 - 06.1999
  • Directed creative activities for senior adults; transported clients to appointments; prepared meals, and assisted clients with personal needs; performed clerical duties.

Mentee

NC A&T State University Mentoring Program
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Conducted research, testing, and measurement, and created presentations; provided classroom assistance.

Education

Certification - E-Learning Graduate Certificate And Educational Te

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC

Master of Science - Psychology- Clinical Background

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Skills

  • Learning management systems
  • Microsoft Windows and Excel
  • Data analysis
  • Academic research and writing
  • Classroom management
  • Public speaking and presentations
  • Course development and instruction
  • Content delivery and online discussions
  • Student engagement and counseling
  • Lesson planning and evaluation
  • Subject expertise and advisement
  • Faculty collaboration and communication
  • Instructional technology
  • Continuing education participation
  • Organizational skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Creative thinking and adaptability
  • Self-motivation and goal setting
  • Lecturing
  • Teamwork

Affiliations

  • Dean's List, Psychology Club, Psi Chi Honors Society, American Psychological Association, Peer Counselor, Malachi House Rehabilitation Center, Women’s Resource Center, Positive Direction for Youth- Community Food Bank, National Black Theater
  • Who’s Who Among American College Students, Guest Speaker for Psi Chi Honors Society, & Hosted a Forum on “Developing Your Presentation Skills;” The Dream Center- Community Food Bank; Agape Preschoolers- Lead Teacher; GCS Volunteering— Field Trips, School Activities/Events, & Classroom Assistant; GCS - Proctor Assessments

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

  • Skilled in fostering positive relationships and building rapport with clients and colleagues.
  • Possesses strong field research expertise with toddlers, teens, mentally fragile adolescents, and individuals with intellectual disabilities.
  • Proven ability to conduct in-depth assessments and establish baseline data.
  • Capable of synthesizing information from diverse sources to generate meaningful insights.
  • Well-versed in developmental psychology and the varying levels of cognitive functioning in children across different ages.
  • Professional skills as a psychology instructor, both in-person and online.

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE & STRENGTH

  • Exemplary intrapersonal and interpersonal communication skills coupled with tutoring abilities.
  • Proficient in supervision, case management, and coordinating, with a strong emphasis on decision-making and team building.
  • Training in psycho-evaluations and developmentally appropriate interventions, and a foundation in program evaluation.
  • Skilled in empirical and survey research, data analysis, and the assessment of research methodologies.
  • Competent in facilitating group therapy and development, conducting assessments, and managing treatment plans.

Relevant Coursework

Research in Psychology, Experimental Design (Research, Analysis & Statistics), Research and Thesis, Statistics, Testing & Measurements, Psychological Testing, Diagnostic Testing I and II, Professional Seminar, Cognition and Information Processing, Child Psychopathology, Abnormal Psychology, Human Growth and Development, Experimental Social Psychology, Theories of Personalities, and Learning Theory

Other Experience

Night Auditor/Reception – Days Inn; Claims Processor II – Unicare Insurance Co.; Dealer Finance Coordinator/Vault Teller/Data Entry Operator – Bank of America; Wyndham- Mortgages Evaluator

Work Type

Part TimeFull TimeContract Work

Work Location

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Timeline

Academic Lecturer

North Carolina A & T State University
01.2004 - Current

Assistant Psychologist

Central State Hospital
09.2002 - 12.2002

Federal Correctional Institution
09.2002 - 12.2002

Quality Assurance Coordinator

Horizons Residential Care
02.2001 - 07.2001

Virginia State University Developmental Center
01.2001 - 01.2002

Director's Assistant

Elderly Adult Daycare Center
03.1999 - 06.1999

Mentee

NC A&T State University Mentoring Program
01.1998 - 01.1999

Certification - E-Learning Graduate Certificate And Educational Te

North Carolina State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

North Carolina A&T State University

Master of Science - Psychology- Clinical Background

Virginia State University