Hi, I’m
Kaleb Gibbs
Boone,United States
Summary
Curious and dedicated recent graduate with experience as a child forensic interviewer. Seeking admission into a program that will provide the essential knowledge and skills to provide counseling services for teens and young adults. Equipped with astute observational capabilities and the ability to understand and communicate across social and cultural boundaries.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
6
Certifications
Work History
Robin's Nest Children's Advocacy Center
Child Forensic Interviewer - Intern
05.2024 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Fostered positive relationships with community partners including law enforcement, child protective services, medical professionals, and mental health providers to facilitate coordinated response to cases involving abuse or neglect.
- Assisted in refining agency protocols for forensic interviews by providing feedback on current practices and suggesting areas for improvement based on experience and emerging research findings.
- Promoted advocacy efforts within the community through educational presentations related to child abuse prevention and intervention strategies.
- Developed tailored interview approaches based on individual needs, considering factors such as age, cognitive abilities, emotional state, cultural background, or language barriers.
Wake County Public School System
Teaching Intern
09.2015 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Assisted school with grading projects, homework and assignments in absence of a full-time teacher.
- Served as mentor to students, answered questions, provided tutoring services and offered one-on-one lesson reviews.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment for all.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities that allowed students to explore new interests and develop leadership skills outside of the classroom setting.
The Outreach Organization
Political Canvasser
10.2024 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Increased voter engagement by effectively communicating with potential voters in face-to-face interactions.
- Identified key issues important to voters through effective listening during in person conversations.
- Maintained accurate records of interactions with potential voters, providing valuable feedback to the campaign team for strategic adjustments.
Education
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Bachelor of Science from Psychology - Natural Sciences
05-2025
Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, NC
Associate of Arts from Psychology
05-2020
Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, NC
Associate of Science from Health Sciences
05-2020
Wakefield High School, Raleigh, NC
High School Diploma
05-2016
Skills
- Memory recall
- Professional ethics
- Courtroom testimony
- Building rapport
- Cultural sensitivity
- Interview planning
- Calm in crisis situations
Certification
- Forensic Interviewing of Children - National Children's Advocacy Center
- Cultural Competency in Interviewing - National Children's Advocacy Center
- Interviewing Children with ADHD - National Children's Advocacy Center
- Interviewing Preschoolers - National Children's Advocacy Center
- Victim Advocacy: Routes to Recovery - National Children's Advocacy Center
- Victim Advocacy: Assisting the Non-Offending Parent of a Sexually Abused Child - National Children's Advocacy Center
Presentations
- Children's Advocacy and Trauma Informed Care at Appalachian State University
- Child Forensic Interviewing by Age at Appalachian State University
Other Work History
- Bartender - The Angus Barn - July 2022 to September 2024
- Shift Supervisor - Starbucks Coffee Company - September 2019 to September 2022
- Sales Representative - Google/Premium Retail - November 2017 to March 2018
Timeline
Political Canvasser
The Outreach Organization
10.2024 - 11.2024
Child Forensic Interviewer - Intern
Robin's Nest Children's Advocacy Center
05.2024 - 10.2024
Teaching Intern
Wake County Public School System
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Forensic Interviewing of Children - National Children's Advocacy Center
- Cultural Competency in Interviewing - National Children's Advocacy Center
- Interviewing Children with ADHD - National Children's Advocacy Center
- Interviewing Preschoolers - National Children's Advocacy Center
- Victim Advocacy: Routes to Recovery - National Children's Advocacy Center
- Victim Advocacy: Assisting the Non-Offending Parent of a Sexually Abused Child - National Children's Advocacy Center
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology - Natural Sciences
Wake Technical Community College
Associate of Arts from Psychology
Wake Technical Community College
Associate of Science from Health Sciences
Wakefield High School
High School Diploma
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