Kara Teresa Wales

700 SW Avon Glen Pl • Bentonville, AR 72712

207-321-8547 (c) • kara.wales@yahoo.com

Education
Southern Maine Community College Portland, ME
A.A. Candidate Spring 2008
• Sigma Iota Sigma Sorority Sister (Philanthropy based sorority)
• Little Lads Cheering (coach)

Naples American High School Naples, Italy

HS Diploma 2002-2006
• NJROTC (4 yrs), Combat Systems Officer
• Drill Team (4 yrs), Instructor
• Cheerleading (4 yrs), Captain
• Soccer (4 yrs), Captain
• Student Council Association (Secretary, Treasurer)
• Club Beyond (Christian Youth Group)
• Italian Club (4 yrs) Vice President

Experience
Port Resources
Portland, ME
Behavioral Health Care Professional Apr 07-
Sep 08
2 CPR & First Aid Training
3 Core Training & Certificate (Mental Health Clinic)
4 TCI Training & Certificate (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention)
5 Driving Course
6 Employee of the Month
Port Resources places children with mental, behavioral, and physical disabilities into state owned
group homes. In this particular home there were 2 autistic children and two severely mentally
disabled children. I worked day and night shift which consisted of bathing, cooking, cleaning,
driving to appointments, and even home visit monitoring.

Nanny
Portland, ME
Special Needs Aug
07-Oct 08
7 Driving Course
8 CPR & First Aid Training
9 Emma, 14yrs Down Syndrome
10 Adam, 10yrs Anger Management, ADHD, OCD
I picked up the Campbell’s every day from school, made sure they did their homework, got an
afternoon snack, play with the kids, make dinner, and set out clothes for the next day.

Millers Ale House

Orlando, FL
Waitress July 06-
March 07
11 Menu & Drink Memorization
12 Communication skills
I worked as a waitress serving food, beverages, and alcohol. I worked the day, and night shift. I
was able to handle difficult situations and cut costumers off when I felt they had too much to
drink; I work very well with others and have a strong work ethic.

Additional Information
Awards: Cheer MVP, Presidential Freedom Scholarship (for community service), NJROTC
Cadet of the Month, Most Improved Soccer
Personal: Italian, English, Conversational Sign, Photography, Scrapbooking, Reading, Writing,
Drawing