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 Jennifer Switzer, 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

The University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, Louisiana
May 2002
3.57 GPA
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).

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, Texas
May 2000
Major: Psychology/Minor: Religion


Clinical Experience

Marriage Family Therapy Intern
University of Louisiana at Monroe Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic
Monroe, Louisiana
May 2001-May 2002
Supervisor: Dr. Lamar Woodham
Counseled families, couples, and individuals

Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
Granberry Christian Counseling Center
Monroe, Louisiana
May 2001-May 2002
Supervisor: Mr. Kelly Barnett
Counseled families, couples, adults, and children
Group facilitator

Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
Swartz Elementary School
Swartz, Louisiana
August 2001-May 2002
Supervisor: Mrs. Alice Morris
Worked with children who displayed problematic behavior,
had special concerns, or experienced major life changes


Work Experience

Graduate Assistant
The University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, Louisiana
August 2000-May 2002
Supervisor: Mrs. Jorenda Stone: Technology Coordinator
· Oversaw computer lab
· Assisted students with general assignments
· Maintained computer lab functionality and appearance
· Established professional relationships with students and co-worker

Receptionist
Buckner Children and Family Services
Longview, Texas
January 2000-May 2000
Supervisor: Mrs. Liz Finly
· Personal secretary
· Coordinated client schedules
· Set up paper work for new clients
· Typed progress notes
· Responsible for filing and answering phones
· Kept all client information and identity confidential


Volunteer Activities

Homeless Ministry
Monroe, Louisiana
October 2001-May 2002
· Ministered by providing food each week under a bridge
· Served food and cleaned the surrounding area

YWCA Big Brother Big Sister Program
Monroe, Louisiana
· Mentored an elementary age boy at Lake Shore Elementary
· Spent time talking and play games together

Missions
Mountain Heights Baptist Church
Buena Vista, Colorado
Summer 1997, 1999, and 2000
· Children's ministry
· Rafting ministry
· Played the piano for worship and the choir

Masaya, Nicaragua
January 1998
· Helped a local church with evangelical work and children's ministry

Road Rules I and II
December 2000 & 2001
· Volunteered at food banks
· Helped with carpentry work at churches
· Worked with children and homeless ministries around the country

Mexico Missions
March 1998 & 1999
· Helped with construction and children's ministry


Professional Affiliations

American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
Student Member

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
Student Member

Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (TAMFT)
Application in progress


Special Abilities and Skills

Fluent in Spanish
Good administrative skills (efficient, good organizer)
Communication and telephone skills
Self-starter
Quick ability to learn
I enjoy playing piano, writing, working-out, and spending time with family and friends


References (Available upon request)

 

 


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