- Spending time with my husband and 4 kids
- Travelling
- Playing the violin and piano (Former violinist in the Draper Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra)
- Pilates
- Reading
- Crocheting
- Napping
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Getting take-out for dinner
- Listening to podcasts
- Serving and engaging in various capacities in my faith community
- Applying to a MSW program to become an LCSW specializing in perinatal mental health
Whitney McBride
Salt Lake City,UT
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
President- William Penn Art Booster Organization
William Penn Elementary School
06.2023 - Current
- Leads committee in art based curriculum and opportunities within the school and community.
- Oversees planning and organization of the school plays, Meet the Masters program, school choir, and annual community Art Night fundraising event.
- Recruits, organizes, and trains new committee members and volunteers.
- Collaborates with the principal, teachers, and PTA to ensure outreach to and enrichment for all students.
- Develops strong relationships and partnerships with local businesses, faculty, parents, and community.
Adult Grief Group Support Volunteer
The Sharing Place
01.2024 - Current
- Maintains strict confidentiality standards while handling sensitive client information responsibly.
- Participates in ongoing professional development opportunities to improve skills relevant to the role as a grief support volunteer.
- Collaborates with fellow volunteers, fostering a supportive and cohesive team environment to better serve clients.
- Increases client engagement through active listening
- Develops strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during interactions.
- Represents organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Teen Grief Support Volunteer
Glendale Middle School, Salt Lake School District
11.2024 - Current
- Develops strong rapport with the teens by consistently demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during interactions.
- Presents and discusses educational materials on grief management, enhancing the teen's understanding of the mourning process.
- Facilitates discussions around shared experiences of loss and memories of loved ones.
- Enhances the teen's coping skills by creating and facilitating supportive grief sessions.
- Assists teens in moving through the grief process with tailored support strategies and resources.
- Establishes trust within the group, fostering open communication among grieving teens from diverse backgrounds.
Vice President- William Penn Art Booster
William Penn Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with the Art Booster Committee board to develop ideas and implement various art programs for the school
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate committee members, volunteers, and help to build a competent team
- Assisted in planning and carrying out Meet the Masters, school plays, and our annual community Art Night
- Taught Meet the Master lessons each month in various classrooms
Substitute Teacher
William Penn Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
PTA Community Involvement Commission Member
William Penn Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Coordinated and implemented a week of various activities, games, rewards, and educational messages and materials about health for Red Ribbon Week.
- Organized and carried out a community wide food drive titled "The Super Bowl of Caring" to provide food to underserved students in our community.
- Attended monthly meetings as an active and collaborative PTA member.
- Provided added support by assisting other commissions when extra help was needed for events such as the Fun Run, Book Fair, and other PTA sponsored activities.
Social Media Content Creator
Brown Floral
06.2011 - 12.2021
- Scheduled regular postings using social media management tools, ensuring a steady stream of fresh content
- Developed an effective social media strategy, resulting in consistent growth in followers and engagement rates.
- Managed social media accounts, ensuring timely responses to comments and messages from the community.
- Leveraged industry trends and news to create relevant and timely posts that increased audience interest.
- Developed in-depth understanding of digital and mobile marketing practices and media.
- Crafted compelling copy for various platforms to drive user interest and interaction.
- Utilized visual storytelling techniques, incorporating eye-catching images and videos into posts for higher engagement rates.
- Conducted hashtag research to improve post visibility on various platforms, driving organic follower growth.
Dental Assistant
Fort Union Family Dental
04.2004 - 08.2008
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Assisted dentist with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
Education
Pre-requisites For MSW Program - Social Work
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05-2009
Skills
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Manages time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Demonstrates respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Interests
Timeline
Teen Grief Support Volunteer
Glendale Middle School, Salt Lake School District
11.2024 - Current
Adult Grief Group Support Volunteer
The Sharing Place
01.2024 - Current
President- William Penn Art Booster Organization
William Penn Elementary School
06.2023 - Current
Vice President- William Penn Art Booster
William Penn Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher
William Penn Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
PTA Community Involvement Commission Member
William Penn Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Social Media Content Creator
Brown Floral
06.2011 - 12.2021
Dental Assistant
Fort Union Family Dental
04.2004 - 08.2008
Pre-requisites For MSW Program - Social Work
Salt Lake Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of Utah
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