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Amanda L. Cruce B.A. Marriage and Family Therapy Program 3404 Bon Aire Dr. Monroe, LA. 71203 (318) 362-3003

Education

Master of Arts in Marriage and
Family Therapy,
University of Louisiana at Monroe.
Monroe, Louisiana. The program is
dually accredited by COAMFTE
(Commission on Accreditation for
Marriage and Family Therapy) and
CACREP (Council of Accreditation of
Counseling and Related Educational
Programs) and consists of curriculum
requirements including 63 graduate class
hours and 500 clinical hours. Expected
graduation date: May 2003.

Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Social Work,
University of Louisiana at Monroe from
1995-1999. Major: Social Work.
Minor: Sociology.

Work Experience

Graduate Assistantship. University of
Louisiana at Monroe. Monroe,
Louisiana. Work in the Department of
Student Development. Assist Duke
Johnson in Campus Programs. Work
with students on the Campus Activities
Board. Serve as an advisor to the
Recreation Committee and Public
Relations Committee. August 2001 to
present.

Case Manager/Social Worker. St.
Francis Medical Center, Monroe, LA.
Employed as a Registered Social
Worker. Duties included: crisis
intervention, discharge planning, patient
advocate, coordinating patient care plan
with doctors and nurses, community
referrals, and insure that patients are
within Medicare guidelines. Areas
covered included the orthopedic and
neurology floor. Also, worked patients
and families in the Emergency Room.
August 1999 to August 2001.

Relief Cottage Parent. Louisiana
Baptist Children's Home, Monroe, LA.
Scheduled and supervised daily and
living activities of residents. Resided at
numerous cottages to serve as a relief
parent. Taught academic and inter-
personnel skills. Provided emotional
support to children and families.
May 1999 to August 1999.

Social Work Intern. Granberry Family
Ministries Center and Louisiana Baptist
Children's Home. Monroe, Louisiana.
Worked closely with Social Workers
and Marriage and Family Therapist.
Compiled information to complete a
thorough assessment of resources in the
community. Taught high school seniors
skills needed for college and adult
responsibilities. Observed marital,
individual, and group therapy.
January 1999 to May 1999.

Practicum in Marriage and Family
Therapy. University of Louisiana at
Monroe. Monroe, LA. To begin Spring
2002

Volunteer Experience

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Baptist Student Union. Monroe, LA.
Actively involved in the BSU from 1995
to 1999. Member of the drama team.
Led freshmen Bible studies. Mission trip
to Memphis Texas, New Orleans, and
Arkansas. Served on the Council as
Mission Chairperson. This position
involved promotion for summer missions
and development for fundraising
activities for summer missionaries.

Arkansas Baptist Children's Home
and Family Ministries. Served as a
summer missionary. Worked and lived
at a shelter. This shelter was an
emergency receiving home for abused,
neglected, and abandoned children.
Provided care to children from the age
of birth to 18 years old. Planned outings
for the children and well as provide for
their basic needs. Summer of 1997.

Awards and Achievements

Member of Chi Beta Honor Society.
Social Work Honor Society. Served as
Secretary for Fall 1998 & Spring 1999.

Graduated Cum Laude from ULM.

Recognized on the Dean's and
President's List from 1995 to 1999.

References

Available upon request.

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