HALEY MALUHIALANI SPENCER

Current Address:
909 22nd ST APT 1
Bellingham, WA 98225

(808) 990-6115
spenceh5@students.wwu.edu

Permanent Address:
77-152 Ko'ako'a St
Kailua-Kona, HI 96745

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Bachelor of Arts in Human Services
Minor in Psychology
Expected graduation date: June 13, 2015
Kamehameha SchoolsKapalama Campus, Honolulu, HI
High School Diploma
Successful engagement and completion at this competitive residential high school
Darkness to Light Stewards of Children: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
Certification completion: February 24, 2015
CPR/First Aid Certification
Certification completion: February, 2014

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Applied Research Methods
Diversity and Social Justice Dynamics
Program Planning and Evaluation
Organizational Systems
Community Systems
Global Systems

Human Services and Management

Interviewing
Case Management
Personal Systems
Interpersonal Systems
Group Systems

Lifespan Development
Social Psychology
Cognition
Psychology of Gender
Abnormal Psychology
Survey of Addictions

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Bellingham School District
Birchwood Elementary Counseling Intern, Bellingham, WA
JanuaryJune 2015
Provided students with one-on-one support. Observed and participated in whole-group guidance lessons. Maintained
PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) and JOBS school wide programs. Oversaw students during Play
Works at recesses. Aided in the facilitation of an after-school baking club for students. Coordinated Family Night event.
Shuksan Middle School Counseling Intern, Bellingham, WA
JanuaryJune 2015
Assisted in the BEATS (Be At Shuksan) program. Participated as an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
tutor. Engaged as a leader in the after school Multicultural Club.
Growing Veterans, Lynden, WA
AprilDecember, 2014
www.growingveterans.org
Intern
Researched, identified and networked with prospective donors/grant-makers. Wrote and edited grant proposals to
businesses and foundations. Created a resource infrastructure. Reached out to local community members and businesses
to spread awareness of the organization. Planned and coordinated the organizations annual meeting. Designed event
invitations. Collaborated in creating an end of the year survey to attain feedback from those involved in the organization.
Presented survey findings at the annual meeting.
Donkey Mill Art Center, Holualoa, HI
Summer 2010
www.donkeymillartcenter.org
Studio Intern
Supervised children (ages 512) participating in the Summer Arts Experience Program. Led and supported students in
creative expression through art projects, journaling, gardening and other outdoor games and activities.

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Shuksan Community Family Night Bellingham, WA

February 25, 2015

Supported middle school student and family engagement during hands on learning activities and informational
workshops.
Konawaena High School, Kealakekua, HI

December 1519 2014

Shadowed a high school counselor who works with 9 through 12 graders. Sat in on numerous meetings with the
counselor, students, parents and private psychologists. Observed one on ones with students and the counselor. Attended a
leadership girl's group for students dealing with interpersonal challenges. Observed student behavior and study habits in
multiple classrooms. Created a college acceptance bulletin board. Sat in on an Instructional Leadership Team meeting,
Peer Review meeting and Counseling Department meeting.
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Futures Northwest, Bellingham, WA

AprilJune 2014

Worked in a group to plan and coordinate a benefit concert to fundraise scholarships for Futures Northwest participants.
Raised enough money to send five high school students to the organization's summer college preparation program.
Department of Social and Health Services, Bellingham, WA
Lifebook Volunteer
JanuaryMarch 2014
Created a "Life Book", a scrapbook of photos and important information gathered from case files for a foster child going
through the adoption process. Participated in a home visit with the child and his foster family.
Konawaena Elementary School, Kealakekua, HI

Summers 20082014

Teacher's Assistant/Classroom Helper

Served as an assistant to various teachers in their classrooms, grades ranging from Kindergarten to Fifth grade.
Kinder K.A.M.P. Kailua-Kona, HI

Summers 20062012

K.A.M.P. Leader
Supported children entering kindergarten acclimate to independence in a school environment. Facilitated and supervised
activities with students and their parents to promote adjustment and familiarity for a smoother transition in to elementary
school.
Project C.R.I.B. Kealakekua, HI

Founded 2003

Co-Founder/Volunteer
Started Project C.R.I.B. (Creating Readers In Babies), to address the low literacy rate of elementary students in the
community. Wrote grants to local businesses and publishing companies asking for donations of new baby books.
Distributed a bag with baby books, a decorated burp cloth and an informational pamphlet on the importance of reading to
babies to every child born in Kailua-Konas hospital.

SKILLS

Active listening strategies

Social perceptiveness and problem sensitivity
Works effectively in both collaborative and independent environments
Able to approach problems critically by considering multiple perspectives and developing creative solutions
Proficient at Microsoft Office applications

WORK HISTORY
AramarkZoe's Bookside Bagels, Bellingham, WA
Barista
Kona Brother's Coffee, Waikoloa, HI
Barista

September 2014January 2015

Summer 2013

Patz Pies @ Paparoni's, Captain Cook, HI

Server

Summer 2012