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Samantha Runyon

Charleston,SC

Summary

Passionate Marriage and Family Therapy graduate with 3 years of experience prioritizing client care and customer service. Skilled in building strong therapeutic alliances and facilitating transformative growth. Seeking to contribute expertise in a collaborative, client-centered environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Child Care Development Specialist

Ruby's Academy
09.2024 - Current
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress through various assessments and recorded in individual files.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.

Marriage and Family Therapy Intern

Lakeside Family Center
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Utilized creative therapeutic interventions such as art or play therapy when working with children or adolescents.
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of professionals to provide comprehensive mental health care for clients.
  • Promoted healthy relationship dynamics through the teaching of effective communication strategies and boundary-setting techniques.

Client Care Coordinator

Carolina Counseling and Consulting Services
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Made first contact with potential clients and provided support to those in need.
  • Scheduled clients with appropriate therapist.
  • Facilitated client/therapist initial contact.
  • Created client portals and maintained client files.
  • Charged client copays and other related fees.

Psychology Subject Tutor

Academic Resources Center (ARC) at Sweet Briar College
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with students to help them gain mastery of the subject matter.
  • Proctored tests for the Dean's Office and facilitated Psychology study hall.

Admissions Ambassador and Ambassador Chairwoman

Admissions Office at Sweet Briar College
03.2018 - 05.2021
  • Coordinated ambassador schedules.
  • Trained new admission ambassadors on campus tours, consulted with the Admissions team on the tour script.
  • Assisted in hiring process of new admission ambassadors.
  • Conducted tours for prospective students and families.
  • Facilitated prospective student first contact through phone calls, emails, and letters.

Education

Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy

Northcentral University
09.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VA
05.2021

High School -

Central High School
Knoxville, TN
05.2017

Skills

  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Stress Management
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Child Care Development Specialist

Ruby's Academy
09.2024 - Current

Marriage and Family Therapy Intern

Lakeside Family Center
08.2023 - 06.2024

Client Care Coordinator

Carolina Counseling and Consulting Services
08.2022 - 06.2023

Psychology Subject Tutor

Academic Resources Center (ARC) at Sweet Briar College
08.2020 - 05.2021

Admissions Ambassador and Ambassador Chairwoman

Admissions Office at Sweet Briar College
03.2018 - 05.2021

Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy

Northcentral University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Sweet Briar College

High School -

Central High School
Samantha Runyon