Makinzie Warren
Washington,DC
Summary
Highly motivated recent psychology degree graduate interested in working with students to utilize remarkable interpersonal, rapport building and counseling skills. Offering knowledge and training in mental health, therapeutic interventions protocols and crisis management. Skilled in research and analysis.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Counselor
Summer Discovery
06.2023 - Current
- Provide support, leadership, and resources to students
- Facilitate on and off-campus activities and oversee student safety
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order and safety in residence hall.
- Participated in staff meetings and training to stay informed on policies and procedures.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Encouraged students to develop self-advocacy skills and to become active participants in own treatment plans.
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
Undergraduate Student Intern
I CARE
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
National Heritage Academy
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Interpreted lesson plans, taught, and supervised students according to prepared lesson plans,
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Student Liaison Officer
Office Of Title IX
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
Resident Assistant
Southern University Department Of Resident Life
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with other university staff and faculty to provide holistic and comprehensive student experience.
- Provided crisis intervention and support services to students to minimize intensity of emotional, mental and behavioral reactions to crisis.
- Greeted staff, students, and parents Supervised check-in and out procedures
- Performed administrative responsibilities, including responding to student and staff questions; performed office tasks such as filing, data entry (payroll), and answering telephones
- Maintained, logged, and tracked daily visitation
- Listened to any concerns or issues students may have and communicated these to leadership or administration
- Helped students stay informed about campus activities and clubs to encourage student engagement on campus
- Stayed up to date with college and dorm guidelines to ensure students are adhering to them at all times
- Implemented lockdown procedures when necessary to execute safety procedures according to the university handbook
- Managed sensitive and urgent resident support needs, including, but not limited to, sharing important updates, enforcing residence protocols, and counseling residents through difficult situations
- Served as a peer mediator between students and assisted them in conflict resolution after analyzing problems.
- Mentored residents and helped maintain a safe and enjoyable living environment
- Held regular meetings with my quad of young ladies to promote inclusion and planned fun, engaging activities to help them connect
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Statistical Data Gathering (SPSS)
- Teacher Support
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Resident Counselor
Summer Discovery
06.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Student Intern
I CARE
01.2023 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
National Heritage Academy
09.2022 - 05.2023
Student Liaison Officer
Office Of Title IX
08.2022 - 05.2023
Resident Assistant
Southern University Department Of Resident Life
01.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern University And A & M College
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