Jennifer Alaine Dawson

5942 Clematis Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 362-6692 jdawso7@lsu.edu OBJECTIVE To further my education by pursuing a Master of Education degree with a Specialization in School Counseling EDUCATION Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, LA Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Studies, Minor in Psychology

GPA: 3.87 Graduation: May 2014

RELATED COURSEWORK Family Dynamics, Adult-Child Relationships, Child Development, Family Life Education, Family Stress Management, Family Policy and Law, Abnormal Psychology, Adolescent Psychology, Psychological Counseling EXPERIENCE Preschool Shadow Aide, Trinity Episcopal Day School, Baton Rouge, LA August 2012 Present Assist 7 year old autistic child in the preschool classroom 8-10 hours a week Provide constant individual attention that the teacher cannot always provide Focus on improving behavior, attention, interpersonal skills, and motor skills Incorporate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy into daily routine Communicate with teachers, parents, and therapists on a daily basis (written and verbal) Summer/After-School Nanny, Baton Rouge, LA Supervise two boys, ages 11 and 13 Take part in after-school and summer activities May 2011 - Present

Saint Vincent de Paul Homeless Shelter, Baton Rouge, LA September December 2013 Completed 12 volunteer hours interacting with homeless women and children Engaged children in quiet activities while mothers participated in life-skills courses Assisted women with the computer Assisted staff with organizational tasks Au Pair, Getxo, Spain June July 2013 Lived with a Spanish family and worked as a nanny for two children, ages 5 and 8 Interacted with the children in English to help them improve their English speaking and writing skills Assisted children with math and spelling exercises Performed additional household duties such as housekeeping and weekly grocery shopping Maxwells Market, Baton Rouge, LA Operated the cash register and assisted customers March August 2010

HONORS Peggy Saxton Draughn Human Ecology Scholarship 2014, LSU Gamma Sigma Delta Sophomore Scholarship of Award of Merit 2012, Chancellor's Honor Roll 2011 & 2012, Louisiana TOPS Scholarship ACTIVITES AND INTERESTS Active member of Phi Mu Alpha Eta Sorority o Recruitment Group Leader 2012, Chapter Retreat Chairman 2011-2012, Recruitment Video Chair 2011, Step Show 2013, Childrens Miracle Network Radiothon, Habitat for Humanity Running & Yoglates