•Provide personal and academic counseling for first generation and low-income high school students aspiring to receive a Bachelor’s Degree•Supervise tutorial staff•Plan tutorial sessions centered around core subject areas•Implement a dormitory “Pre-Collegiate” experience for students involved in summer component of Upward Bound Program by pairing roommates, hiring and training staff, and coordinating activities•Ensure objectives of Federal Grant are met by meeting with parents and students to make plans for students based on individual needs•Assisted high school seniors in choosing a college, going through the admissions process, applying for scholarships, and filing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid•Used Blumen system to document services provided to students

•Assisted long term care residents, nursing staff, and administration to care for of residents and clients and assist with their activities of daily living. •Observed and assisted residents with varying levels of dementia, and physical ability. •Encouraged and helped residents in their activities of daily living. •Assisted administrative and nursing staff with pain management and working with integrity in later years.

Intern Counselor•Counsel individual university students on varying issues including self-esteem, depression, relationships, adjustment, and anxiety. •Co-Facilitated groups for young women with eating disorders and General Stress/Wellness issues. •Orientated students referred to the Advanced CRAWL program (alcohol education program for students with a serious alcohol offense or 2 minor alcohol offenses on campus). •Co-Facilitated 8 week Advanced CRAWL groups for those with alcohol and marijuana offenses. •Provide support and perform various tasks around office including scheduling, and running the front desk.Outreach Graduate Assistant•Performed outreach activities related the Counseling Center and overall health and mental health of students. •Give educational presentations to students in residence halls and Greek life on issues facing college students including stress management, study skills, and overall wellness. •Prepare and assist senior staff at Basic CRAWL (EIU’s alcohol education program for first time substance offenders on campus.) •Organize information and assist with logistics for both Advanced and Basic CRAWL programs.