Jack Kuokoa Page
Prospective Clinical PsyD Applicant
Davis,CA
Summary
My mission is to empower the individuals that I come across on any given day by promoting a work environment that is inclusive and equitable for all. Enhancing ones interpretation and critical thinking abilities is a philosophy that I practice and preach with the hope of continually unlocking mine and others full potential. With an emphasis on client satisfaction and customer service, my Personal and Professional references will agree that I represent the values and mission statements of their respected careers and businesses. I hope to be considered as a strong candidate for this position as I know that I will excel in my applied role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Respite Care Provider, Service Liaison
Pacific Homecare Services
Pleasanton, CA
04.2020 - 09.2024
- Conducted Parent Orientations for families of children with Developmentally challenged family-members new to receiving Respite Services.
- Assisted and trained newly employed respite providers through shadowing and mediating client interactions.
- Assisted patients with hygiene, diet and mobility practices.
- Performed household activities such as cooking, cleaning and washing linens for clientele.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and families.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health/physical changes.
Multi-Subject Tutor
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Areas of Specialization included: English, Psychology, Sociology and ASL (American Sign Language).
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized methods.
- Collaborated with students to complete course material(s), identify their areas of improvement, and build confidence in their writing abilities.
- Mentored students in proper punctuation, spelling and sentence structure use in both APA and MLA written formats.
Professor's Assistant
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Facilitated classroom discussions and engaged students in proactive learning through debates and open-forums.
- Assisted students with undisclosed learning disabilities and anxiety disorders to feel more comfortable contributing and engaging with Literary Material and groups discussions.
- Provided office hours and supplemental materials to ensure students success and improvement on essays, presentations, and an overall understanding of Literary text.
- Built and continually maintain professional relationships with faculty members in the English Department at Diablo Valley College.
Scribe, Covid-Tester, Receptionist
Stat Med Urgent Care
Concord, CA
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Accompanied physicians through intensive environments.
- Selected appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes for records.
- Translated medical jargon and abbreviations into expanded forms to verify accuracy of patient and health care facility records.
- Reviewed transcribed material for compliance with HIPAA requirements.
Summer Camp Counselor
Wellspring Educational Services
Lafayette, CA
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
- Monitored behavior in individual and group sessions and intervened when necessary.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA 08.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociocultural Anthropology
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA 09.2024 - 06.2026
High School Diploma -
Acalanes High School
Lafayette, CA 09.2017 - 05.2021
Skills
Enthusiastic and Integrative work, focused on collaboration and achieving results ethic
- Experienced problem resolutionist with highly sufficient critical thinking abilities
- Knowledgeable in writing professional reports as well as proper filing protocols for confidential documents
- Facilitated environments of differing sociocultural backgrounds
- Knowledgeable on federal, state, and regional laws in relation to patient well-being and mandated reporting
- Strong work-life balance/boundary that allows me to avoid workplace dramas while still building memorable and professional relationships
Certification
- Certificate in Developmental Disorders
References/Letters of Recommendation
All References and Letters of Recommendations are available upon request, this is out of respect for my recommender's.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociocultural Anthropology
University of California - Davis
09.2024 - 06.2026
Professor's Assistant
Diablo Valley College
01.2024 - 05.2024
Multi-Subject Tutor
Diablo Valley College
08.2023 - 07.2024
Scribe, Covid-Tester, Receptionist
Stat Med Urgent Care
10.2021 - 10.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Diablo Valley College
08.2021 - 05.2024
Respite Care Provider, Service Liaison
Pacific Homecare Services
04.2020 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Acalanes High School
09.2017 - 05.2021
Summer Camp Counselor
Wellspring Educational Services
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Certificate in Developmental Disorders
- CPR certified for Adults, Children and Infants
- Red Cross First Aid Certified
- CA Drivers License
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