Kyra Richards
Dupont,PA
Summary
Focused student skilled in delivering caring and compassionate support to address mental health issues. Well-versed in leading both activities to improve student well-being and coping skills development. Three-year history of advocating for students to obtain resources and enhance support networks. Adept at optimizing program operations to maximize support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis Line Volunteer
Crisis Text Line
Remote
01.2024 - Current
- Documented risk to each client and context of concerns.
- Counseled and helped to stabilize consumers and caregivers in crisis situations.
- Managed high-stress situations with a calm demeanor, providing necessary support to both clients and team members during challenging times.
- Provided referrals to appropriate community resources as needed, connecting callers with additional support options.
Tour Guide
Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA
01.2023 - Current
- Provided information on various sites throughout area, relaying little-known stories to provide interest.
- Maintained accurate records of tour members and managed customer paperwork for organizational maintenance.
- Continued learning and updating knowledge about tour areas, culture and history to provide accurate, timely and exciting information to tour groups.
- Trained to handle medical issues and accidents to take appropriate action and promote safety and well-being of tour groups.
Ignite Fellow
Teach For America
Remote
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into curriculum.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for 25 students.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Public Health Intern
The Peace Atlas
Philadelphia, PA
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Developed and implemented health education programs to help individuals and communities improve health and well-being.
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
- Assisted with planning and implementation of special events.
- Raised awareness about disease prevention through educational workshops and presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA05.2025
Skills
- Mental Health Support
- Social Work
- Crisis Management
- Awareness campaigns
- Prevention strategies
- Materials Preparation
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health America
- Youth Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health America
Timeline
Crisis Line Volunteer
Crisis Text Line
01.2024 - Current
Ignite Fellow
Teach For America
09.2023 - 12.2023
Public Health Intern
The Peace Atlas
05.2023 - 09.2023
Tour Guide
Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania