Permanent Address: 9731 Loch Linden Ct Fairfax, VA 22032

Jamie Beckett
Jab869@psu.edu

Current Address: 121 W. Fairmount Ave State College, PA 16801

Education
Pennsylvania State University Major: Kinesiology GPA: 3.48 Minor: Psychology Expected graduation date: May 2012 National Society of Leadership and Success Lab for Cognition and Action, Dr. David Rosenbaum

Experience With Special Populations

Residential Program Worker ARC of Centre County, State College, PA. Summer 2011- present
Care for four severely mentally challenged individuals by assisting with daily living functions, maintaining health and goal setting/ achievement

Therapy Intern Multiple locations, Fairfax, VA and State College, PA. Fall 2010- present
Assist and learn from occupational and physical therapists in patient care, facility maintenance and special projects. 500+ hours

Adapted Aquatics Assistant Instructor South Run Recreation Center, Fairfax County, VA. Summer 2010
Developed a positive, fun atmosphere for one-on-one aquatic therapy sessions with children and toddlers who have physical or mental disabilities to improve swim skills

Project SUCCESS Volunteer Department of Community and Recreation Services, Fairfax County, VA. Winter 2003- Spring 2005
Fostered relationships with disabled teens and collaborated with them to perform community service projects and learn social skills through one-on-one and group activities

Other Experience
Server, Hostess Chilis Bar and Grill, Fairfax, VA. Winter 2007- Winter 2010
Selected as Certified Trainer responsible for training employees. Continued to work during college breaks

Tutor/ Volunteer State College Area Elementary Schools, State College, PA. Winter 2010- Winter 2011
Assisted teachers with small groups of children and individual students requiring special attention, most recently in K-5 ESL classroom

Current Certifications

CPR/ AED and First Aid Received Tommy Lyles Scholarship from Northern Virginia Athletic Directors, Administrators & Coaches Association Received Frank C. McCue III scholarship from Northern Virginia Coaches Association Received scholarship from Northern Virginia Sports Medicine Association

Scholarships