Millie Drake
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Energetic, empathetic and service-oriented individual with a broad range of experiences and genuine concern for helping others. Excellent communicator and relationship builder seeking opportunities to explore careers in school and clinical mental health counseling.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Counseling Intern
CMS Schools
Charlotte, NC
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Facilitated small group sessions with students to discuss social and emotional issues.
- Provided crisis intervention services for students in need of immediate assistance.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and behavior.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop strategies for addressing student concerns.
- Created lesson plans focused on life skills development, including goal setting and decision making.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure proper communication between all parties involved in a client's care plan.
Nanny
Private Residences
Greenville, SC
06.2013 - 05.2023
- Daily childcare supervision for multiple families
- Mentored children with multiple mental health or behavioral concerns while modeling appropriate behaviors.
- Planned age-appropriate activities to help foster physical, mental, and emotional development.
- Transported children to school, extracurricular activities, and appointments when needed.
- Developed positive relationships with each child by providing nurturing care.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Greenville, SC
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Instructed pre-school and elementary age children through group activities, discussions, lessons, and demonstrations
- Supervised class projects, crafts, and field trips for multiple students
- Provided one-on-one attention and emotional support to children while also maintaining overall focus and management for the entire classroom.
- Helped to implement positive behavior management strategies in the classroom.
- Supervised children during lunchtime and snack time.
Sales Associate for Women’s Clothing Boutique
Tapestry Inc.
Clinton, SC
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Developed great rapport with numerous customers in retail business as sales associate.
- Provided information/advice about wide array of merchandise.
- Outstanding customer service/sales skills used to improve store image.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
Education
Master of Arts - School & Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2034
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
Presbyterian College
05.2020
Skills
- Knowledge of ASCA mode, MTSS, and 504 processes
- Support services provided through individual, group, and classroom counseling
- Educator background
- Knowledge surrounding childhood development and trauma
- Counseling techniques
- Crisis Intervention
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Relationship Building
- Effective Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Collaboration
Leadership And Campus Involvement
- Sorority Recruitment Counselor (2018)
- Vice President, Recruitment & Retention (2018-20)
- President, Pre-Speech Pathology Club (2019-20)
- Stirlings Ambassador/Tour Guide (2017-20)
- Special Olympics Volunteer (2015-20)
- International Honors Society for Psychology (2019-20)
- Note Taker for Disability Services (2022-)
- Mu Tau Beta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota Member(2022-2024)
- Mu Tau Beta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota Secretary (2023-2024)
- Volunteer, Queen City Harm Reduction (2024)
- Member, American School Counseling Association (ASCA) (2022 - present)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Counseling Intern
CMS Schools
01.2024 - 05.2024
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Westminster Presbyterian Church
05.2019 - 05.2022
Sales Associate for Women’s Clothing Boutique
Tapestry Inc.
08.2018 - 05.2020
Nanny
Private Residences
06.2013 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - School & Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
Presbyterian College