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Morgan MCKENNA

Clarks Summit

Summary

I am a student of the Master of Social Work program at Marywood University, and I am seeking a field placement that will utilize my communication, hospitality, interpersonal skills and my passion to assist members of my community. I am adaptable to fast-paced environments and settings that require critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caretaker

Elizabeth Cook
01.2025 - Current
  • Provide compassionate attentive care and companionship to my elderly grandmother- 14 hours a week
  • Help her with morning routines and daily living tasks- Maintaining her dignity and well-being while also encouraging independence
  • Provide transportation to medical appointments, family member's houses, errands and outings
  • Maintain a clean and clutter-free environment
  • Perform daily chores such as laundry service, cleaning dishes, cleaning portable potty and emptying diaper bin, and running errands such as food shopping and getting medications from pharmacy
  • Provide nutritious meals that are curated to her needs (3 times a day)
  • Providing at home nurse and physical therapist with updates on her well-being and health

Behavior Technician

The Gregory Center
04.2023 - Current
  • Providing services to children on the autism spectrum disorder and other developmental delays by following one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis therapy procedure
  • Collecting and recording observable client behaviors through behavior consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes
  • Follow and implement prescribed behavior skill acquisition goals and behavior reduction protocols
  • Track progress of clients' behaviors and skills
  • Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies
  • Abiding by confidentially rules and honoring mandating law intervention
  • 2/25 - passed voluntary RBT exam to become a Registered Behavior Technician

Family Engagement Specialist

ACENEPA
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Collaborate with families to establish family development goals
  • Promote parental involvement in curriculum planning and program governance
  • Monitor and educate parents in regard to children's health status such as medical follow ups, physical, dental health and nutritional intake
  • Facilitate relationships between classroom staff and caregivers
  • Advocate for the well-being of caregivers and children through resource referral services and crisis interventions

General Merchandise Associate

Target
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Average 25-30hr/w while attending College
  • Created a cohesive and organized sales floor
  • Responsible for updating and distributing weekly promotional ads throughout store
  • Coordinated exchange of products in Receiving Department for incoming
  • Performed store opening procedures at supervisor’s request
  • Helped customers select merchandise by offering multiple product options fitting specific needs

Guest Service Representative

Target
03.2016 - 08.2020
  • Average 30-40hr/w while attending College
  • Aided guests with in-store and online complaints; resolved issues at hand
  • Essential multitasking skills to work within a high-capacity department alongside other co-workers
  • Assigned to aid and train new employees on policies and procedures
  • Oversaw and monitored the front-end cashier duties
  • Contacted other stores and departments upon guests request for further product information
  • Assisted in closure procedures at front end

Child Caretaker

Jodi Gregory
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • After School/Summer High School Job
  • Monitored morning, afternoon, and nighttime activities of four children
  • Organized activities and projects to entertain young children between the ages of 4-10 years old
  • Provided daily meals, bedtime routines and discipline

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Global International Studies

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05.2022

Master of Social Work -

Marywood University
Scranton, PA
02.2025

Skills

  • Attentive guest service relations
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills
  • Active listening and critical thinking skills
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Cultural Humility

Interests

  • Learning about other cultures and religions
  • Interest in enchaining Spanish language skills (minimal knowledge currently) or other languages


Timeline

Elderly Caretaker

Elizabeth Cook
01.2025 - Current

Behavior Technician

The Gregory Center
04.2023 - Current

Family Engagement Specialist

ACENEPA
08.2022 - 03.2023

General Merchandise Associate

Target
04.2021 - 05.2022

Guest Service Representative

Target
03.2016 - 08.2020

Child Caretaker

Jodi Gregory
01.2014 - 01.2015

Master of Social Work -

Marywood University

Bachelor of Arts - Global International Studies

Pennsylvania State University
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