Paige McEver
Summary
Seeking full-time employment where I can utilize my education, experience, and transferrable skills to ensure children in the Foster Care system receive the help they need to bloom and grow to the best of their abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Advisor/Financial Aid Advisor - Team Lead
Georgia Military College - Fayetteville, GA Campus
Fayetteville
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Led a team responsible for advising students regarding academic coursework, assisting students with applying for and obtaining financial aid, generating reports regarding student academic progress and financial aid status, serving as students' single point of contact from their first term through graduation, providing counseling for students working with difficult courses or life challenges, reviewing financial aid reports and course prerequisites reports, building relationships with students via college fairs and student gatherings, and assisting with the planning of graduation ceremonies.
Homemaker
08.2002 - 04.2022
- Successfully managed a household of 5 people, raised 3 children from birth to teenagers including homeschooling one child for several years, and maintained a safe, healthy, clean, and nurturing home environment.
Counseling Intern
Westgate Family Counseling Center
Spartanburg
04.2002 - 08.2002
- Provided individual therapy on a variety of issues, kept well-documented records on each client, and improved listening and empathy skills.
Addictions Counseling Intern
Commission on Drugs and Alcohol Abuse
Greenville
01.2002 - 04.2002
- Conducted full psycho/social assessments and helped facilitate the admissions process for clients entering substance abuse center, oriented and introduced clients to treatment programs, assessed individual client needs and developed appropriate treatment/action plans, and conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
Clinical Private Practice Intern
Crossroads Counseling Center
Columbia
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Provided individual therapy on a variety of issues, provided group therapy on a variety of issues, and worked with families, couples, and individuals in therapeutic sessions.
Service Coordinator
Aiken County Board of Disabilities
Aiken
05.1997 - 09.1998
- Worked as a Service Coordinator with individuals diagnosed with both Autism and Mental Retardation, as well as clients with spinal cord injuries, assisted in the development of IEPs for the public school system, served as an advocate on behalf of clients with various social services, conducted home visits as required in support of client and family needs, managed a case load of 60 to 70 individuals, and participated in periodic Team Meetings to review client cases.
Education
Master of Arts in Counseling -
Columbia International University
08.2002
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
University of South Carolina
05.1996
Skills
- Team Lead
- Individual and Family Counseling
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management
- Records Management
- Good Oral and Written Communication
- Compassion
- Empathy
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Activities
- 06/01/12, Present, Worship Care Volunteer, First Baptist PTC/New Hope Baptist Church
- 09/01/16, 04/01/17, Counseling Volunteer, Fayette County Crisis Pregnancy Center
- 08/01/17, 05/01/18, GA's leader, New Hope Baptist Church
- 08/01/18, 05/01/19, 6 Year Old Family Group Leader, New Hope Baptist Church
- 05/01/18, 01/01/22, Volunteer, Fayette County Animal Shelter
Personal Information
Title: Service Coordinator, Academic Advisor, Financial Aid Advisor, Counselor
Timeline
Academic Advisor/Financial Aid Advisor - Team Lead
Georgia Military College - Fayetteville, GA Campus
04.2022 - 06.2023
Homemaker
08.2002 - 04.2022
Counseling Intern
Westgate Family Counseling Center
04.2002 - 08.2002
Addictions Counseling Intern
Commission on Drugs and Alcohol Abuse
01.2002 - 04.2002
Clinical Private Practice Intern
Crossroads Counseling Center
01.2001 - 12.2001
Service Coordinator
Aiken County Board of Disabilities
05.1997 - 09.1998
Master of Arts in Counseling -
Columbia International University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
University of South Carolina
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