Sam Kindseth
Woodland Hills,CA
Summary
Motivated graduate student at Pepperdine University with a focus in clinical psychology, working toward a license in Marriage and Family Therapy. Quick learner with exceptional communication skills, and a great deal of experience in assisting the improvement of others' mental health.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Extended Day Aide
Viewpoint School
01.2022 - Current
- Maintain child safety with proper supervision during various activities.
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness and safety to meet program regulations.
- Implement discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Develop lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional strength.
Crisis Counselor
Crisis Text Line
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Communicate with texters in professional yet relatable manner, to gain trust and provide ease to conversation.
- Contributed over 150 hours assisting texters in need of help.
- Assist texters in crisis to move from hot to cool moment.
- Follow 5 stage philosophy to connect with texters.
Childcare Staff
Athletic Society
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through appropriate discipline.
- Taught children basic skills such as coloring, building legos, teamwork activities, and social skills.
- Provided stable relationships with parents and staff.
Child Care Assistant
Champions Baseball
02.2015 - 07.2018
- Taught children with special needs basic fundamentals of baseball.
- Provided one on one instruction with hitting, fielding, and catching.
- Assisted children in developing healthy coping mechanisms, as well as helping them make new friends.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology (MFT)
Pepperdine University
Calabasas, CA06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Design And Merchandising
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2022
Skills
- Special needs familiarity
- CPR certified
- Patience
- Time management
- Behavior observation
- Communication
- Organization
- Babysitter
Timeline
Extended Day Aide
Viewpoint School
01.2022 - Current
Crisis Counselor
Crisis Text Line
01.2022 - 05.2023
Childcare Staff
Athletic Society
03.2021 - 12.2021
Child Care Assistant
Champions Baseball
02.2015 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology (MFT)
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Design And Merchandising
California State University, Northridge
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