Makenzie Emerson
Indianapolis,IN
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Support Specialist
Youth Opportunity Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provide support to female youth who were victims of sex trafficking
STAR Tutor
Anderson Preparatory Academy
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Assist in helping students complete their homework
- Engage with students in self-stimulating STEM activities
Nanny
Jovie
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Building stronger families
- Engaging in developmentally appropriate activities
Latchkey Helper
Royerton Elementary School Latchkey Program
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Assist in helping students complete their homework
- Assist in recreational activities that enhance the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of students
Assistant Teacher
Indiana Learning Pathways Academy
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Created inspiring, developmentally appropriate learning experiences
- Supported positive behavior when challenging behavior was exhibited
- Created positive and trusting relationships
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2024
High School Diploma -
Westfield High School
Westfield, IN05.2020
Skills
- Restorative Practices
- Positive Reinforcement
- Mental Health Support
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Active listening skills
- Empathetic
Certification
- SBIRT for Health and Behavioral Health Professionals
- Preventing Suicide in Emergency Departments
- Safety and Crisis Management
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Accomplishments
- The Student Social Work Association, Member of Association, 08/22-05/23
- Recovery Café Muncie, Member of Agency, 08/22-05/24
- Ball State University, Academic Honors in Writing, 12/07/23
- Ball State University, Sumacumlade, 05/04/24-Present
Volunteer Experience
- Recovery Café, Muncie, IN, 09/2022-Present, Offer support to individuals who are on their journey of recovery
- Motivate Our Minds, Muncie, IN, 08/2020-04/2022, Educating children to grow and develop
- Brooke’s Place, Indianapolis, IN, 01/2022-03/2022, Work in establishing strong relationships with children who are grieving the loss of a loved one
- ENGin, Virtual, 01/2022-03/2022, Working with a student in Ukraine in helping them practice their English
Timeline
Youth Support Specialist
Youth Opportunity Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
STAR Tutor
Anderson Preparatory Academy
01.2023 - 12.2023
Latchkey Helper
Royerton Elementary School Latchkey Program
10.2022 - 12.2022
Nanny
Jovie
01.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Teacher
Indiana Learning Pathways Academy
12.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Ball State University
High School Diploma -
Westfield High School