1.http://www.apa.org/science/resources/ssf/index.aspx
2.Utah State CAPS program
http://www.usu.edu/counseling/internship_program/
3.http://www.sa.utah.edu/counsel/training/psychology-internship/training-program.htm This one is good to gain experience in the field of Psy, and is located at the University of Utah
4.http://www.communityactionprovo.org/index.php?nav=familydev_internships.html&context=1 This one is great because it's close to where I live.
5.http://www.communityactionprovo.org/index.php?nav=youth_intern.html&context=2
This one is with community action too, but is working with youth, which is what I enjoy, it is unpaid, but flexible.
Monday, August 9, 2010
course review
As I look back on this class I realize how much I’ve learned about career development. Getting a degree is one thing, but building self confidence and gaining experience must be included in your career plan to be successful. Being self confident and having a positive outlook can make all the difference in a great career plan. I am one who needs to find balance; my career will never come before my family but will support my family. It’s important to find a career that supports your values and needs.
Behavioral Science is a great career path for me because I really enjoy working with people, and there are so many jobs in my field that I can have a career that still leaves time for my family. I’ve never really sat down and thought about my specific skills, so that was a great eye opener for me. The work place is changing and so are careers, being able to job shadow and see firsthand what different people do is a great way to decide on a career.
I thought page 185 was interesting where it talks about writing down things you would enjoy doing even if you didn’t get paid. I think sometimes we choose a career just for the money aspect then find we aren’t happy. Such as lawyers who have the highest pay rate and the lowest rate of happiness. Developing networks is so important in finding a great job opening or internship. The assignments we did online were so great at helping me find new resources to use in building my skills. I’m a senior at UVU but still have a few more semesters (thanks to the math department.) So I can gain experience in my field and build networks while I’m still in school. I hope to graduate with a lot of great experience and a resume to back up my skills, which in the end will help me start off my career with a great job. Volunteering and informational interviewing can be very helpful in gaining experience and insight. I am starting my volunteer program with CASA in the fall and am so excited to help out a child in need. I plan to do some more job shadowing before I graduate and maybe an internship if I can find the time to balance it with, kids and school. I really want to start working when I finish my bachelor’s degree so I can help support the family while my Husband goes to school, and while I work on my Masters degree. To do this I must pass my math classes so I can graduate, network and get to know more people and contacts in my field, I need to explore different positions a little more and dive into my volunteer opportunities. It’s really hard to find time to do all these things while raising 3 small children and being the maid, the cook and the wife, and running a small business , but I think if I use the information I have learned in this class is will be a little bit easier. Some of the great new ideas I have learned of in this class give me place to start and a direction to go in. I’m really glad I took this course, and know that my portfolio and assignments will help me remember what I’ve discovered and help me move forward in building my career plan and meeting my goals.
Behavioral Science is a great career path for me because I really enjoy working with people, and there are so many jobs in my field that I can have a career that still leaves time for my family. I’ve never really sat down and thought about my specific skills, so that was a great eye opener for me. The work place is changing and so are careers, being able to job shadow and see firsthand what different people do is a great way to decide on a career.
I thought page 185 was interesting where it talks about writing down things you would enjoy doing even if you didn’t get paid. I think sometimes we choose a career just for the money aspect then find we aren’t happy. Such as lawyers who have the highest pay rate and the lowest rate of happiness. Developing networks is so important in finding a great job opening or internship. The assignments we did online were so great at helping me find new resources to use in building my skills. I’m a senior at UVU but still have a few more semesters (thanks to the math department.) So I can gain experience in my field and build networks while I’m still in school. I hope to graduate with a lot of great experience and a resume to back up my skills, which in the end will help me start off my career with a great job. Volunteering and informational interviewing can be very helpful in gaining experience and insight. I am starting my volunteer program with CASA in the fall and am so excited to help out a child in need. I plan to do some more job shadowing before I graduate and maybe an internship if I can find the time to balance it with, kids and school. I really want to start working when I finish my bachelor’s degree so I can help support the family while my Husband goes to school, and while I work on my Masters degree. To do this I must pass my math classes so I can graduate, network and get to know more people and contacts in my field, I need to explore different positions a little more and dive into my volunteer opportunities. It’s really hard to find time to do all these things while raising 3 small children and being the maid, the cook and the wife, and running a small business , but I think if I use the information I have learned in this class is will be a little bit easier. Some of the great new ideas I have learned of in this class give me place to start and a direction to go in. I’m really glad I took this course, and know that my portfolio and assignments will help me remember what I’ve discovered and help me move forward in building my career plan and meeting my goals.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
SCHMIDT TOBAR
KELLI
(801)836-5245
KelliTobar@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Entry-level position utilizing education and training in Psychology
EDUCATION
Utah Valley University, Orem, UT
Bachelor of Psychology, September, 2011
INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEER WORK
Spring 2008
Boys and Girls Club or Utah County Provo, Ut
Childcare Volunteer
Supported the childcare function for families in need of daycare assistance.
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Juvenile Delinquency Social Psychology
Children and Family Services Abnormal Psychology
Information Technology and the Human Services
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2005-present
Tobar Photography Orem, Ut
Owner-photographer/designer
•Photograph weddings and special events
•Design invitations, collages and announcements
•Work with clients on details of each project
•Designed business cards and logos
2008-2010 Utah County Health Dept Provo, Utah
Helped children maintain a healthy, active, anti-tobacco lifestyle, also worked with faculty on health related topics.
Elementary school mentor
2007-2008 Discovery Academy Provo, Ut
Worked with at risk adolescents on a daily basis. Took them out on activities, spent time getting to know them and helping them with problems. Made sure they attended school class, and also that those who needed medication were taking it. Worked day shifts as well as overnight.
Youth Mentor
KELLI
(801)836-5245
KelliTobar@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Entry-level position utilizing education and training in Psychology
EDUCATION
Utah Valley University, Orem, UT
Bachelor of Psychology, September, 2011
INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEER WORK
Spring 2008
Boys and Girls Club or Utah County Provo, Ut
Childcare Volunteer
Supported the childcare function for families in need of daycare assistance.
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Juvenile Delinquency Social Psychology
Children and Family Services Abnormal Psychology
Information Technology and the Human Services
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2005-present
Tobar Photography Orem, Ut
Owner-photographer/designer
•Photograph weddings and special events
•Design invitations, collages and announcements
•Work with clients on details of each project
•Designed business cards and logos
2008-2010 Utah County Health Dept Provo, Utah
Helped children maintain a healthy, active, anti-tobacco lifestyle, also worked with faculty on health related topics.
Elementary school mentor
2007-2008 Discovery Academy Provo, Ut
Worked with at risk adolescents on a daily basis. Took them out on activities, spent time getting to know them and helping them with problems. Made sure they attended school class, and also that those who needed medication were taking it. Worked day shifts as well as overnight.
Youth Mentor
My name Is Kelli Schmidt, I’m a senior at Utah Valley University majoring in Psychology. I was born and raised in Utah. I have 3 young children and have been married for 10 years. I plan to become a counselor and work with children. I love my field of study and can’t wait to gain all the experience possible to make all the difference in the world of a child. I have gained a lot experience working with children over the past few years, as a mother, mentor, church nursery leader, nanny, and volunteer. I have been told I am very understanding and patient and that children love me. I’m a hard worker, dependable and work well with others. I’m a fast learner and put my time and effort into each and every project I start.
Outline
1. History
2. Goals
3. Qualities
4 things I learned
1 Send a thank you note
2.Look presentable
3.Firm handshake
4.Ask questions
Outline
1. History
2. Goals
3. Qualities
4 things I learned
1 Send a thank you note
2.Look presentable
3.Firm handshake
4.Ask questions
After looking over my career plan from the beginning of the semester I learned there are a couple things I need to add to my list. I would like to do more job showing, and see what positions in my field are really like, which will help me narrow things down. I didn’t realize that there are some jobs in my field I can do with a Bachelors degree which is good to know! I also learned how big gaining experience is. I set some short term goals to help me get to where I want to be next year.
1. Job shadow at least 3 new places in my field.
2. Continue to research occupations in my field.
3. Find more internships, complete at least 1 more to build my resume.
4. Talk to more people, network, find job openings that fit my needs.
Goals 1-5 years
1. Complete my Masters degree- To complete this goal I will need to finish my current degree, decide on graduate school, and work out funding to pay for it.
2. Have 2-10 good contacts in my field-To complete this I will need to talk to people, complete volunteer and internship programs.
3. Have good job experience- This will come from getting a job in my field and starting my career after my Bachelors degree is complete.
4. Find a job and be working as a school councilor. This will be doable after my masters program is complete.
1. Job shadow at least 3 new places in my field.
2. Continue to research occupations in my field.
3. Find more internships, complete at least 1 more to build my resume.
4. Talk to more people, network, find job openings that fit my needs.
Goals 1-5 years
1. Complete my Masters degree- To complete this goal I will need to finish my current degree, decide on graduate school, and work out funding to pay for it.
2. Have 2-10 good contacts in my field-To complete this I will need to talk to people, complete volunteer and internship programs.
3. Have good job experience- This will come from getting a job in my field and starting my career after my Bachelors degree is complete.
4. Find a job and be working as a school councilor. This will be doable after my masters program is complete.
I chose to job shadow the person I interviewed in a previous assignment. I went to Mountain View High school to shadow the school counselors. I chose to do this, because I think being a counselor will work out great for me. The hours are good for having small children, I get a break during the summer to be with my kids, there are usually job openings in education and I love working with kids. I already asked her my questions over the phone in my interview so I wasn’t asking as many questions while I was there I was mostly observing her position. I did ask her the following:
1. What education do you have?
-Masters Degree
2. Do you think after completing my education I will be able to find a job?
- Everyone I know that has wanted a job in this field as a counselor has been able to get one; there are a lot of schools in this area.
3. Is this a job I can do with kids at home?
-I had 5 children when I started my career, and being on the same schedule as them most of the time has worked out nicely.
My first impression of the field, is that it is a little different than I thought. I seems to be more appointments with parents and students about things like class schedules, and deciding which classes to take next year than actually discussing personal problems with students. I would like a little more private office than some of the counselors at Mountain View, but it wasn’t bad
1. What education do you have?
-Masters Degree
2. Do you think after completing my education I will be able to find a job?
- Everyone I know that has wanted a job in this field as a counselor has been able to get one; there are a lot of schools in this area.
3. Is this a job I can do with kids at home?
-I had 5 children when I started my career, and being on the same schedule as them most of the time has worked out nicely.
My first impression of the field, is that it is a little different than I thought. I seems to be more appointments with parents and students about things like class schedules, and deciding which classes to take next year than actually discussing personal problems with students. I would like a little more private office than some of the counselors at Mountain View, but it wasn’t bad
Teamwork
We were building patio in my back yard. It was our first time so it was a learning experience. By the end of the project we were all getting frustrated, tired and a lot of fighting was going on, we were also stressed because we had to finish and return he machine we rented for the project. I then realized we needed to step back address what needed to be completed and who could do what best. I then assigned everyone a task to do. By working together and everyone just worrying about their part it was less stressful and we finished on time and have enjoyed our beautiful patio ever since.
We were building patio in my back yard. It was our first time so it was a learning experience. By the end of the project we were all getting frustrated, tired and a lot of fighting was going on, we were also stressed because we had to finish and return he machine we rented for the project. I then realized we needed to step back address what needed to be completed and who could do what best. I then assigned everyone a task to do. By working together and everyone just worrying about their part it was less stressful and we finished on time and have enjoyed our beautiful patio ever since.
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