Cheryl Jordan
Contact Information:
E-Mail:
cjordan5685@students.mclennan.edu
(This is a resume created only for the purpose of a class project.
This is a fictitious resume.)
Introduction:
I am
a recent
graduate of the University of Texas, Austin, with a Masters Degree of Science in Social
Work. My focus of study has been with disabilities. My studies have
included courses through the Texas Center for Disability Studies at the
University of Texas, Austin. My experience with individuals with
disabilities and disability related issues is extensive. This experience
is coming from my educational background, professional experience as well
as with my personal life experiences.
My goal is to work in a position where I will be able to assist individuals
with disabilities plan their lives. With the assistance of the
individual's family and/or support system help guide the individual to build the
life they desire to live. From where they live, with whom they live,
who they hire to be their support staff to where they will work and socialize.
Every aspect of their life. For I believe everyone should live the life
they so desire.
To read further about my personal, educational, volunteer and professional
experiences and/or background select one of the following categories:
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My Educational Background:
- Masters of Science in Social Work- from
The University of Texas, Austin.
Received May 2004.
- Bachelor in Social Work- from The University of Texas, Austin.
Received May 2002.
- Graduate of Partners in Policymaking Program - from the Texas Council for
Developmental disabilities. Received May 2000.
- Courses completed from the
Texas Center for
Disability Studies include: Intro to Disability I & II; Family Support,
Self Determination & Disability; Aging & Disability; Women & Disability;
Developmental Disabilities; Psychiatric Disabilities.
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My Professional Experience:
- Field Practicum: I fulfilled my field practicum for my
Masters Degree at Mosaic. Mosaic is a nonprofit organization which
supports individuals with disabilities. Visit the
Mosaic website to find out more about
this nonprofit organization. Contact information: Mosaic 3308
Franklin Ave., Waco, TX 76710-7322. Phone #: 254-757-3434.
Responsibilities: I worked one on one with clients assisting them in
building skills necessary for life in the community. This included on
the job training; Building the supports necessary for the clients to
participate in the social activities they desired; Assisting clients in
setting goals for their life and the means to pursue and achieve these goals;
and much more.
- Field Work: I fulfilled my field work for my Bachelors Degree
at the Heart of Texas MHMR Center. Visit the Texas Department of
MHMR to find out more information
about this state agency. Contact information: MHMR Developmental
Services 3420 W. Waco Dr., Waco, TX 76710. Phone#: 254-757-3933.
Responsibilities: Case Management; Family support.
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My Volunteer Experience:
- Advocacy: I have been advocating for individuals with
disabilities and their families for over 6 years. This advocating has
been done in different ways: Assisting parents with building
partnerships with their children's schools; Assisting with the ARD/IEP
process; Using different Personal Futures Planning techniques to assist
individuals in building the supports needed to live the life they desire to
live; Assisting individuals with disabilities to learn to self advocate; and
Assisting parents with the advocacy process.
- The Arc of McLennan County: I was a parent advocate for The
Arc of McLennan County for approximately 3 years. During this time I
assisted with The Parent Connection program. This is a support group for
families with a loved one with a disability. I helped in many aspects of
this program, such as: Organizing the Resource Library and Files;
Planning & organizing the monthly support group meetings; Speaking on
Advocacy topics for some of the monthly meetings break out sessions; Making
monthly phones calls to families to remind them about the meetings; Assisted
on writing, organizing, editing and preparing the monthly newsletter for our
families; and much more. I received the Volunteer of the Year award in
2000.
- Challenger Baseball: I have been a parent volunteer with the
Waco Challenger Little League for approximately 2 years. I organized and
directed their yearly Play Day. I was responsible for getting donations
to support this day and planning the food and fun activity booths for
the families to enjoy. The Challenger Little League gives children with a
physical and/or mental disability the opportunity to play baseball. The
children range in age from 7 years old till graduation from high school.
Each child has the opportunity to play on a team, attend practice and
have scheduled games just as a child would on a typical little league
team. A special field has been built with padded run way and bases which
are made especially for wheelchairs. Each player has a buddy who
supports the player as needed.
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My Personal Experience:
I am the proud parent of two beautiful daughters. My youngest daughter
is diagnosed with mental retardation and sensory integration dysfunction.
I have had 16 years of experience with an individual with a disability. I
know every aspect of raising a child with a disability. I know how hard it
can be and I know what a joyous experience this can be. This experience
has led me to follow my desire to assist other families with a loved one with a
disability. Watching my daughter encounter her hardships and still enjoy
life to the fullest has placed a desire in my heart to assist other individuals
with a disability pursue and live their lives to the fullest. My personal
experience is the most important experience I believe I have attained.
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This web page is owned by: Cheryl Jordan. My E-Mail Address is:
cjordan5685@students.mclennan.edu
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