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Career Objective
To provide systems-based counseling to individuals and families.
Obtain licensure as a Licensed
Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist as well
as certification in Sex Therapy.
Education
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
The University of Louisiana at Monroe. 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. Licensable
in LPC and LMFT. Monroe, Louisiana. Expected graduation date:
May 2002.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
The University of Louisiana at Monroe. Monroe, Louisiana. December
1999.
Related Work Experience
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern.
The University of Louisiana at Monroe Marriage and Family Therapy
Clinic. Provide outpatient counseling in a university clinic to
individuals and families dealing with various personal and interpersonal
difficulties. Provide counseling to court-mandated domestic violence
offenders and teen-court mandated juveniles. Monroe, Louisiana.
May 2001-Present.
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern.
The Novice House. Provide inpatient individual and group counseling
in a residential setting to court mandated teenagers dealing with
numerous problems including family issues, anger, low self-esteem,
drugs, alcohol, etc. Monroe, Louisiana. May 2001-Present.
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern.
Ouachita Parish High School-A Plus Academy. Provide counseling
to high school students in the academy dealing with a wide range
of presenting problems including school and work related problems,
depression, grief, anger, family issues, teenage pregnancy, etc.
Monroe, Louisiana. August 2001-Present.
Graduate Advisor.
The University of Louisiana at Monroe. Indian Scouts. Advise an
organization acting as ambassadors and hostesses for the university
with the responsibilities such as attending various athletic events
and help promote school spirit, enforcing rules and regulations
of the Indian Scouts, coordinating all aspects of Indian Scout
activities, coordinating and implementing all fundraising activities,
and documenting all meetings and activities. Monroe, Louisiana.
August 2001-Present.
Office Supervisor.
The University of Louisiana at Monroe-Liberal Arts-Department
of Speech and Communication. Supervised general office duties
of six personnel. Monroe, Louisiana. August 2000-August 2001.
Academic Tutor.
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Tutor for elementary, and
junior high students. Monroe, Louisiana. August 1997-December
1997.
Preview Registration and Environmental Program (PREP) Staff.
Northeast Louisiana University. Monroe, Louisiana. Provide university
orientation for freshmen, transfer students, and untraditional
students by scheduling classes and touring the campus. 1996.
Medical Records Assistant.
Winward Rehabilitation Hospital. Type and file all hospital records,
transcribe doctor notes, organize patient records, and other clerical
duties with director of medical records' supervision. Monroe,
Louisiana. July 1996-April 1997.
Related Volunteer/Community Activities
Conference Staff.
Louisiana Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Annual
Convention. Actively involved in the development of a state convention
and chairperson of registration committee. Monroe, Louisiana.
August 2001-February 2002.
Walk-A-Thon.
Walk for Diabetes. Monroe, Louisiana. 2001.
Walk-A-Thon.
Walk for AIDS. Monroe, Louisiana. 2000.
Academic Tutor.
Carver Elementary. Tutor for elementary students. Monroe, Louisiana.
April 1998-December 1999.
Professional Affiliations
President of Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society. The University of Louisiana
at Monroe
Membership Vice President of Delta Kappa Honor Society. The University
of Louisiana at Monroe
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Student
Member.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Monroe Alumnae Chapter
Honors/Awards
Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society. International Counseling Academic
and Professional Honor Society
Delta Kappa Honor Society. International Honor Society for Marriage
and Family Therapy
Miss ULM Cheer. The University of Louisiana at Monroe. All-Girl
Cheerleading Squad
Coach's Award. The University of Louisiana at Monroe. All-Girl
Cheerleading Squad
Miss Northeast Louisiana University. Northeast Louisiana University.
Monroe, Louisiana. 1997
Homecoming Queen. Northeast Louisiana University. Monroe, Louisiana.
1996
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. National Freshman Honor Society
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. National Freshman Honor Society
Personal Skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Word
Excellent Public Speaking Skills
Word Processing Speed: 50 wpm
References (Available upon request)
