Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Eager to seek and maintain a full-time Criminal Justice position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching and Research Assistant
Sam Houston State University
08.2022 - Current
Developed curriculum materials for 2-3 courses each academic semester, enhancing overall educational experience.
Assisted professors in conducting research projects, and contributing to published articles and conference presentations.
Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, providing timely feedback for improvement.
Mentored and supervised undergraduate students, guiding them toward academic success and personal growth.
Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
Residential Youth Counselor
Forest Ridge Youth & Family Services
05.2020 - 07.2022
Enhanced residents'' well-being by implementing individualized care plans and providing emotional support.
Maintained detailed case records, documenting interventions, progress reports, and pertinent observations regarding resident behaviors.
Reduced conflicts among residents through effective communication and active listening skills.
Assisted in life skills development for residents, leading to increased self-sufficiency and independence.
Coordinated recreational activities that encouraged socialization, team building, and stress relief for residents.
Contributed to treatment plans by participating in team meetings and providing valuable input based on individual interactions with residents.
Ensured compliance with all state regulations surrounding residential programs by maintaining accurate documentation of required paperwork and reporting any issues promptly to supervisors or administrators as needed.
Education
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
12.2021
High School Diploma -
Southeast Polk High School
Pleasant Hill, IA
2018
Skills
Teaching strategies with Undergraduate coursework
Academic Writing
Research design
Statistical software knowledge in SPSS and STATA, Microsoft Teams, Word, Office, and Excel
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