Sofia Hemauer
La Crosse,WI
Summary
Focused on assisting all types of youth to broaden understanding of the world and improve future success. Promoting positive changes to educational, emotional and behavioral health by using hands-on activities, academic support and entertainment options.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club of Washington County
West Bend, WI
06.2020 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to help foster the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of youth.
- Implemented strategies designed to reduce behavioral issues among participants.
- Assisted in identifying any mental health issues within the group which may require further intervention.
- Approached conflicts and crisis situations in calm and professional way.
- Communicated with challenged and troubled children in effort to exact positive impact and influence.
Volunteer
Kewaskum Elementary School
Kewaskum, WI
- I observed the counselor conducting one-on-one sessions with students to address personal and academic concerns.
- I learned various techniques for effectively communicating with young students, including how to use age-appropriate language and active listening skills.
- I observed how critical the counselor's role is in providing emotional support and guidance, particularly for students facing challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI05-2025
Skills
- Program Planning
- Youth Mentoring and Behavior Management
- Safety understanding
- Paperwork and reporting
- Cultural Competency
- Social-emotional learning
Accomplishments
- Published in The Catalyst, An undergraduate journal from UW-La Crosse publishing art, prose, photography, and more from the community.
Certification
- Certified in Social and Behavioral Research through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club of Washington County
06.2020 - Current
Volunteer
Kewaskum Elementary School
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
- Certified in Social and Behavioral Research through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program).
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