Mackenzie Kaplan Email & Phone Number

Chapel Hill, NC, US

- Educated adults on signs and symptoms of mental health disorders, substance use challenges, crisis situations, suicide, and self-care- Co-led and shadowed MHFA trainings for various groups at UNC-Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

- Received certification as a Mental Health First Aid Instructor- Spearheaded a partnership between MHFA and UNC's School of Education- Conducted research through a needs assessment within the SOE to establish need, interest, and awareness, while also identifying gaps MHFA does not address- Developed mental health resources for rural communities in North.

Chapel Hill, NC

Chapel Hill, NC

- Crafted STEM, cooking, and art lesson plans for children ages 5 to 11- Mentored students in need of extra support in both academic lessons and outside of the program- Assisted with clerical tasks such as registering participants and responding to specific event inquiries.

Moncure, North Carolina, United States

- Paired with 1-2 campers with Autism (ranging from ages 5 to 70) with varying levels of need and independence in a recreational camp setting- In charge of behavior management, personal care, and communication, while promoting a fun and enriching camp experience for each camper- Participated in an in-depth two week training, 10 weeks of summer camp, and.

Lewisville, NC

- Crafted lesson plans that were appropriate for the child's age level - Maintained an inclusive, safe environment for campers of all ages- Mentored counselors-in-training on lesson planning, classroom management, and behavior management

Human Development And Family Science, Education, Senior

Activities and Societies: Omega Phi Alpha, Student Advisory Council at the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, National Art Society, National Science Honor Society.