Tori Rolston

(517) 748-1004
torirolston@gmail.com

Education
East Jackson High School Jackson, MI
September 2007 May 2011
Earned high school diploma
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
September 2011 April 2013
Jackson Community College Jackson, MI
May 2013 August 2014
Wayne State University Detroit, MI
January 2014 May 2015
Expected to attain BSW - 2015

Paid Work Experience

Gantons Arbor Woods, LLC, April 2009 August 2011

Dietary Aide, I was responsible for serving dinners, salads, and drinks to residents; setting up tables;
bussing tables; washing dishes; and cleaning various areas in the kitchen.

Finleys American Grill, July 2012 Present

Server, I am responsible for taking orders; serving foods to guests; getting drinks, desserts, and salads
for guests; and checking on guests throughout the meal to ensure that they have the best experience
possible while at our restaurant.

Wayne State University, August 2014 May 2015

Peer mentor, I work with incoming students in the online WOW! Program to ensure that they have the
support they need when beginning their BSW program and offer assistance in any way that I can.

Past Field Experience

Hands Across the Water, January 2015 April 2015

Social Work Intern, I work closely with the foster care workers within the agency. I assist the foster care
workers in various ways depending on the needs of each worker. One of my main tasks within the
agency is to supervise parent visits between birth parents and the children who are currently placed in
foster care. I also have the opportunity to attend trainings in order to strengthen my education about
working in the field, shadow workers at court and in family team meetings, and gain extra experience
working with a variety of populations including birth parents, foster parents, and children.

Volunteer Experience

April 2009 May 2011

National Honor Society/Red Cross

Jackson, MI
Volunteered at blood drives

October 2009 & October 2010

American Cancer Society

Jackson, MI
Participated in the "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" Walk each
year.

July 2010

United Way
Jackson, MI
Volunteered with the agency at various community events

November 2011

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative

Jackson, MI
Took part in the Pregnancy is Not Our Legacy assembly that was
held at my high school. My role was to assist in planning the assembly
and facilitate discussion amongst students after the assembly.

September 2011 March 2012

Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI
Raised funds for C.S. Motts Childrens Hospital and participated in
various events with the children and their families, including a 30 hour
dance marathon at the end of the year.

January 2013 April 2013

Starfish Family Services

Inkster, MI
Spent time engaging in various activities and discussing future options
with the children in the program.

January 2014 April 2014

Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (CPCAN)

Jackson, MI
I spent time working with this agency to provide a variety of services
that they were in need of. My biggest role during my time with this
agency was to help plan and prepare for the Family Expo that the
agency was taking part in. I also worked at the Expo, providing families
with resources and information about the agency.

Personal Honors

Maintained a 4.0/4.0 throughout my BSW education.

Deans List at Jackson College and Wayne State University.

Admission into Golden Key Honor Society.

Member of NASW.

Special Skills

Can work with Microsoft Office programs.

Prior experience working with people, including various at-risk populations.

Prior leadership experience.

Prior experience with child welfare and foster care.