Ruth Turpin
Hammond
Summary
Persistent and empathetic, aims for a career in counseling or child psychology. Confident in the ability to collaborate with a team and communicate questions and concerns as needed. Has experience teaching in a classroom with the Junior Achievement Chicago program. Volunteered with Morton Senior High School to help English—and Spanish-speaking families register children for the 2023 - 2024 school year. References are available upon request.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Services Page
Hammond Public Library
05.2024 - Current
- Created a friendly and welcoming environment for patrons, by maintaining an approachable nature.
- Assisted patrons with finding materials, such as, books, magazines, VIEWS, and VOX books.
- Maintained a tidy appearance in the youth department by collecting in house materials, wiping down AV materials, and cleaning up after patrons.
- Efficiently put away youth and teen materials in a timely manner, and ensuring that they are in the correct order.
- Reading shelves and consistently correcting problem areas found.
- Processing new library card applications, guaranteeing the correct input of information, and issuing cards to patrons promptly.
- Maintained a pleasant and cooperative attitude with employer and fellow employees.
Student Intern
Hammond Area Career Center
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Shadowed education professionals including teachers, counselors, and administrators
- Observed classrooms consisting of students between the ages of 12 to 14
- Participated in the creation of hallway bulletin boards for teacher appreciation week.
- Mentored students through the process of creating five-paragraph essays, including an effective introduction and conclusion
Education
High School - Education Professionals
Area Career Center
Hammond, IN05.2024
High School - undefined
Morton Senior High School
Hammond, IN05.2024
Skills
- Self-Management
- Workplace Skills
- Social Skills
- Mentoring
Certification
- Remote Learning 101 March 2024 to Present This course equips you with all the essential tips, tools, and practices required for remote teaching. It includes planning guides, community forums for engaging discussions, and comprehensive video content.
- Job Ready Indiana Badge 1 - 6 November 2023 to Present The comprehensive curriculum offered by JRI comprises workplace scenarios, interactive videos, and reflective exercises. The program is designed to equip learners with the essential skills and knowledge required to thrive in the workplace environment.
- CPR Certification February 2024 to February 2026
Timeline
Youth Services Page
Hammond Public Library
05.2024 - Current
Student Intern
Hammond Area Career Center
04.2024 - 05.2024
High School - undefined
Morton Senior High School
High School - Education Professionals
Area Career Center
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