Resume

• 2006

  Ph. D

  Topic: An investigation of self-determination theory in a therapeutic recreation (TR)\nenvironment to determine its effect on TR outcomes.

  Therapeutic Recreation

  Graduate Student Government Senator

• 2004

  East Carolina University

  Horizons Day Treatment Program

  Temple University

  MedStar Health

  East Carolina University

  Senior Facilitator

  Quickly progressed from apprentice to lead facilitator of group initiatives

  climbing tower

  and ropes course. Responsible for training new apprentices in facilitation skills. This position allowed me to keep my group facilitation skills current while I was in graduate school and unable to work in TR.

  Clemson University Outdoor Lab

  Instructor

  Primary duties: Teach "Group Initiatives" course to CU students wanting to gain\n skills in facilitating team-building activities. Focused on principles on facilitation as\n well as specific initiatives to lead.

  Leisure Skills

  Clemson University

  Graduate Assistant

  Investigated funding opportunities

  conducted literature reviews

  constructed surveys

  analyzed data using statistical software

  and wrote reports on findings.

  Clemson University

  Recreational Therapist

  MedStar Health

  M.S

  Thesis Topic: Older women's outdoor recreation participation: Implications for recreational therapy and\nactive lifestyles.

  Recreational Therapy Administration

  East Carolina University (ECU)

• 2003

  National Institutes of Health

  Clemson University Outdoor Lab

  Leisure Skills

  Clemson University

  Clemson University

  National Institutes of Health

  Group Leader

  Primary duties: Worked with children with behavioral and emotional disturbances on treatment goals and objectives. Documented daily on children's progress.

  Horizons Day Treatment Program

  Climbing Wall Attendant/Trip Leader

  Taught innumerable classes on the basics of rock climbing

  belaying

  and bouldering. Gained awareness and competence in understanding the equipment associated with climbing and ensuring its safety. Instituted an efficient database of climbing participant information. Lead incoming freshmen camping trip.

  Clemson Outdoor Recreation Education

  Strategic Tutor

  Clemson University

  Graduate Program Coordinator - MSRT

  Temple University

  Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

  Coverage and weekends; worked with TBI

  SCI

  Stroke

  general physical rehab

  bariatric; aquatic therapy.

  Pitt County Memorial Hospital

  Graduate Student Hourly

  Clemson University

  Temple University

  Philadelphia

  PA

  Teaching undergraduate and graduate students about Therapeutic Recreation from the basics (foundations) to the specifics (modalities).

  Assistant Professor in Therapeutic Recreation

• 1999

  B.S

  Recreational Therapy

  ECU

• Leadership

  Higher Education

  Clinical Research

  Public Speaking

  Research

  Microsoft Office

  Workshop Facilitation

  Team Building

  Mental Health

  Social Media

  Community Outreach

  Treatment

  Teaching

  Event Planning

  Training

  Nonprofits

  Vargas

  Bell

  Gena

  Vargas

  Clemson Outdoor Recreation Education

  Pitt County Memorial Hospital