Emma Morris
Corvallis,OR
Summary
Aspiring Child Psychologist and current Psychology student with hands-on experience in youth advocacy and educational support. Proven track record in developing behavior management strategies and fostering educational environments that promote child welfare and development. Committed to leveraging my background in retail management to excel in roles requiring exceptional communication, leadership, and crisis management skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Advocate
Jackson Street Youth Services
Corvallis, OR
01.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to families of children in need of assistance.
- Facilitated communication between family members and other professionals involved with the child's welfare.
- Assisted in coordinating services for youth with special needs or disabilities.
- Counseled youth on life choices, career paths, and educational opportunities.
- Assessed risk factors associated with each case and developed strategies for reducing them.
- Developed and implemented engaging educational programs tailored to meet the needs of diverse youth groups.
Assistant Store Manager
Bi-Mart
Corvallis, OR
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Handled complaints from customers by empathetically listening, recording details and offering solutions..
- Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions.
- Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
- Led teams in planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives to streamline business effectiveness.
Customer Services Supervisor
The Home Depot
Corvallis, OR
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Lead a team of associates
- Help with difficult customer issues
- Operate returns register and order pickup systems
- Train and Develop my peers
Assistant Teacher
Good Sheppard Christian School
Albany, OR
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR08-2025
High School Diploma -
South Albany High School
Albany, OR06-2020
Skills
- Individualized instruction
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Student support
- Adolescent psychology
- Developmental psychology
- Microsoft, Google, Enhanced Special Services, and Apple
- Planning of events
- Accountability
- Delegating work
- Verbal and written communication
- Issue resolution
- Leading team meetings
- Team Building and Leadership
- Positive and constructive feedback
- Decision making
- Relationship building
- Multitasking and organization
- Active listening
Timeline
Youth Advocate
Jackson Street Youth Services
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Bi-Mart
03.2023 - 11.2023
Customer Services Supervisor
The Home Depot
11.2020 - 03.2023
Assistant Teacher
Good Sheppard Christian School
09.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Oregon State University
High School Diploma -
South Albany High School
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