LYDIA MCCRAW
Saginaw,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with a diverse background in providing support and mentorship. Experienced in handling challenging situations as a direct care staff for foster children and as a mentor for college freshmen. Proven ability to manage emergencies as a resident assistant. Adept at administrative tasks, including data entry, filing, and professional communication. Skilled in working with children and facilitating outdoor activities, including a ropes course and zip line. Passionate about creating positive experiences and fostering growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Worker
ACH Child And Family Services
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and individualized care tailored to their specific needs.
- Reduced instances of patient injury through vigilant monitoring and timely intervention in high-risk situations.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients, promoting open communication lines for better understanding of care plans.
- Demonstrated empathy and understanding while addressing diverse cultural, social, emotional, or intellectual needs of each patient.
Camp Counselor/Ropes Course Facilitator
Kids Across America
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Inspected sporting equipment and participants to check compliance with event and safety regulations
- Interacted with diverse community and assessed individual needs
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
Mentor
Dallas Baptist University Housing
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Talked with individuals, sharing positive life experiences to encourage improved self-esteem and boost socialization
- Met with assigned students individually and in small groups to provide intentional mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual support
- Assisted with planning for programs providing personal, spiritual, and social development.
Student Worker
Dallas Baptist University
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Responsible for documenting and entering information from current and potential school applicants
- Answered office phone to direct inquiries to appropriate individuals
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency and team dynamics.
Pregnancy Center Volunteer
Grand Prairie Pregnancy Resource Center
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Maintained confidential patient documentation to prevent data compromise and comply with HIPAA regulations
- Entered data into computer systems, updating records and files with new information
- Made referrals to utilize community resources for resident's needs.
Resident Assistant
Dallas Baptist University
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Enforces resident regulations; counsels and informs residents
- Facilitator of community development in residence halls
- Responded and assisted with diverse needs of residents on hall
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed
- Observed students to detect and report unusual behavior
- Assisted with resolving student conflicts and disputes.
Education
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling -
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX06.2023
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Colleague, and Google Drive
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Emergency Response
- Team Collaboration
- Compassionate Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Organization
- Adaptability
References
- Kiersten Lewis, Director of Admissions, kiersten@dbu.edu
- Henry Filipek, Colleague, 636-442-3844
- Bradley Anderle, Close Friend/ Mentor, 940-736-5213
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
ACH Child And Family Services
10.2023 - Current
Camp Counselor/Ropes Course Facilitator
Kids Across America
05.2023 - 08.2023
Mentor
Dallas Baptist University Housing
08.2022 - 05.2023
Pregnancy Center Volunteer
Grand Prairie Pregnancy Resource Center
06.2022 - 07.2022
Resident Assistant
Dallas Baptist University
08.2021 - 05.2022
Student Worker
Dallas Baptist University
01.2021 - 05.2023
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling -
Dallas Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Dallas Baptist University
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