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I am a person with diverse experience, background, and interests in many different areas. Being a creative and open-minded thinker, I have innovative, think-outside-of-box ideas and perspectives. Some areas of greatest interest and enjoyment for me are in education, counseling, psychology, spirituality, the environment, music, sports, and writing. Issues that I am passionate about include the prevention and elimination of a great variety of social ills. Being intelligent, dedicated, honest, and sincere contribute to my high standards and expectations. I maintain a hopeful perspective that people are of the utmost importance in our world, and that their welfare is the greatest priority. Even in the worst situations, I try to find something positive in them.

Advocate/Interventionist @ *Provide mental health advocacy and support for clients and families at their homes. *Complete and submit insurance authorizations for clients. From 2015 to Present (less than a year) Atlanta, GeorgiaTeacher, Freedom Middle School @ *Instructed 6th and 8th grade social studies and reading; advised National Junior Honor Society and Debate Club; School Writing Coach/Consultant; East Metro Atlanta Region social studies fair judge; Outstanding Attendance Award recipient; Discipline Committee member; and raised $1,000 for Pennies for Patients charity with honor society. From 2000 to 2005 (5 years) Stone Mountain, GeorgiaCensus Enumerator @ *Went door-to-door in several towns, taking census data. From 2000 to 2000 (less than a year) Western New York StateOp-Ed Editor of "The Record" Student Newspaper @ *Worked my way up through the newspaper, as contributor, reporter, interim op-ed editor, and op-ed editor. Wrote articles for and organized op-ed section of newspaper using PageMaker for newspaper published twice per week. Authored twice/week opinion column. Collaborated with Dean of Students Dr. Phillip Santa Maria in writing "Issues of Interest" series. From 2000 to 2000 (less than a year) Buffalo, New YorkIntern, Office of Sam Hoyt @ *Wrote letters to government officials and interacted with constituents regarding anti-red light-runner campaign. Represented assembly member at Kevin Guest House open house - temporary residence for families of cancer patients. Attended Buffalo Psychiatric Center open house, Buffalo Italian Festival, and Grand Island recreational facility ground-breaking with assembly member. Completed office tasks. From 2000 to 2000 (less than a year) Buffalo, New YorkHigh School Girls' Volleyball Referee @ *Officiated high school girls' volleyball games in two counties and for two state championships. From 2000 to 2000 (less than a year) Gwinnett and DeKalb Counties, GeorgiaStudent Teacher, Heim Middle School @ *Taught 8th grade U.S. history; oversaw students' research paper authorships; co-hosted Holocaust remembrance event; chaperoned student dance. From 2000 to 2000 (less than a year) Amherst, New YorkStudent Teacher, Kenmore East High School @ *Taught 9th grade global studies and 11th/12th grade psychology, and tutored 10th graders in resource room. From 2000 to 2000 (less than a year) Kenmore, New YorkLong Term Substitute Teacher @ *Taught students in all grade levels and subjects as substitute teacher. Long-term substitute teacher in high school special education. From 1998 to 2000 (2 years) Orchard Park, New YorkSubstitute Teacher @ *Educated students in all grade levels and subjects. From 1997 to 2000 (3 years) Gowanda, New York

M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Expected 2016, 3.96/4.0 @ Argosy University AtlantaM.S. College Student Personnel Administration; Secondary Social Studies Education Certificate @ State University of New York College at Buffalo From 1995 to 2000 B.A. and B.A., Psychology & Political Science @ University at Buffalo From 1989 to 1993 Intensive Polish Language, B @ Jagiellonian University From 1992 to 1992 Michele Babcock-Nice is skilled in: Community Outreach, Blogging, Editing, Teaching, Social Networking, Newsletters, Fundraising, Coaching, Grant Writing, Customer Service, Program Development, Team Building, Volunteer Management, Books, Tutoring, Staff Development, Program Evaluation, Time Management, Writing, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Classroom, Administration, Journalism, Child Advocacy, Child Development, Spanish, Social Media, Teamwork, English, Photography, Psychology, Government, Mental Health, Child Welfare, Teaching Writing, Wordpress, Anti-Bullying, Social Studies, Teaching Skills, Adolescents