IntroducingHaley
Haley is 21 years old. She completed her Certificate of Completion from Next Steps at Vanderbilt University in April 2014.
She is looking forward to finding employment working in an education or childcare setting.
The mission of Next Steps is to provide transformational learning experiences, within an inclusive educational setting, for young adults with intellectual disabilities, university students, faculty, staff and community leaders.
InterningattheSusanGraySchool(Fall2012)
• Additional Tasks:• Took attendance and answered phone for attendance and tardiness
• Collected the dirty dishes• Cleaned break room and therapy room• Collected and sorted mail• Laminated educational materials • Sorted, folded, and collected laundry• Directed parents and patrons into facility using buzzer system
InterningatTRIAD(Spring2013)
• Additional Tasks:• Assembled informational packets• Created copies • Data entry• Collected and sorted mail
InterningatSt.BernardAcademy(Fall2013)
Supervised children during classroom activities Interacted with children during free play
InterningatSt.BernardAcademy(Fall2013)
• Additional Tasks: Assisted with classroom setup Read picture books to the children Set up, cleaned and organized classroom
InterningatTheGardnerSchool(Spring2014)
Engages with students in multiple settings Leads reading time with entire class
• Additional Tasks:• Guides students during arts and crafts activities• Assists with preparation and clean up of snack time
• Provides students with academic support
InterningatTheGardnerSchool(Spring2014)
Haley’sAdditionalExperiences:
• Vanderbilt Classes: Introduction to Special Education, Introduction to Psychology 101, Children’s Literature, and Intro to Film
• Presenter for the Next Steps Advisory Council• Youth Action Council on Transition Trainee and Youth Member 2014‐2015
Volunteer experiences:Christ Presbyterian Church‐Special Needs VBS Assistant: Summer 2013
Vanderbilt Divinity School Childcare: Summer 2013 Pediatric Therapies Buddy Club Assistant: Summer 2009 & 2010
Brentwood Baptist and Brentwood Methodist Church ‐ Vacation Bible School: 2007, 2008, 2013
Haleyoffersthefollowingofficeandchildcaretasks:
Office Tasks1. Collecting and sorting mail2. Answering the phone3. Data entry4. Creating copies5. Assembling packets6. Laminating
Childcare Tasks1. Secondhand support for lead
teacher in facilitating teaching and other educational activities
2. Assisting with classroom setup and clean up
3. Leading reading time4. Supervising classroom
activities 5. Managing attendance6. Interacting with the children
during free play
Contributions:PersonalityCharacteristics
• When asked three things to describe herself, she replied, “ I am a very kind person, funny, and a hard worker.”
• Haley enjoys helping people, playing the piano, and baking.
• Haley is an extremely hard worker and often looks for challenges
• Haley brings energy and enthusiasm to the workplace
ProfessionalRecommendations
“Haley responsibly assisted in executing the craft area for different groups rotating through the station. She was prompt and courteous and was a strong team member. I would highly recommend her for employment.” – Gigi Sanders, Coordinator of Special Needs, Christ Presbyterian Church