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Undergraduate Studies ePortfolio

Meagan HollowayB.A. in Psychology, 2011

Personal Statement

I am a very dedicated and hard working individual who really wants to make a difference. I started out working at a real estate attorney’s office and was going to college for business. While I was working in business I kept thinking there was something I could be doing to contribute to my community in a more positive and direct way. I was then offered an opportunity to work in the social work field and from there I have decided helping others and learning more about psychology is what is most important to me. The ability to help others is something that is most important to me because of my personal experiences and where I came from. I want to help others in the way that I could not be helped. Therefore I want to work towards opening up a group home or owning a private practice counseling children and working with their families to build a healthier home life for their child and themselves. I am confident in my abilities to be able to provide services to these individuals so that they can have a higher chance of resiliency of becoming involved with the child protective services.

Curriculum Vitae

Meagan Holloway 400 Fowler Farm Drive

Talking Rock, GA 30175Cell: 706-669-1477

holloway.meagan@gmail.com

Objective: To be accepted as a graduate student with Kennesaw State University’s Social Work Master’s program to continue my education that will utilize my skills and knowledge that will make me an asset to this college, and to provide me with the opportunity to contribute to the community in a positive manner

Education:B.A., Psychology, Argosy University, Phoenix, AZ, 2011Gilmer High School, Ellijay, GA, 2004

Experience:Administrative Assistant, October 2010 – CurrentDr. Rohit Khanna & Associates, LLC Psychiatry Services

ILP RRC/Job Coach, May 2010 – September 2010 (Temporary Position)Georgia TeenWork Program

Case Manager/Forensic Interviewer, March 2008 – November 2008Appalachian Children’s Center

Volunteer Coordinator, August 2006 – March 2008Appalachian CASA

Areas of Concentration in Graduate Studies:Social WorkChildhood development, Child Psychology

Awards and Honors:President’s List, 2010 Honor RollSkills and Qualifications: Microsoft Office, InternetCase managementForensic InterviewingCourt reportingFacilitate meetingsProviding services to children and familiesTraining in child sexual and physical abuseTraining in general knowledge of social workTraining in childhood development

Certificates:Finding Words TrainingExpert Witness TestimonyCASA Volunteer TrainingCASA Supervisor TrainingCASA Facilitator Training

Volunteer:The Jasper Lion’s Club, volunteered for fundraising eventsCourt Appointed Special Advocates

Interests:I enjoy reading, cooking, hanging out on the lake and spending time with my friends and family.

References available upon request.

Reflection

The summary of what I have learned involves several different aspects. I understand more about APA and conducting research with the completion of research papers. I have learned substantial amount of information regarding the different factors of psychology. My experiences over the course of my education involves applied learning with diversity. I had the opportunity to conduct interviews and learn how to determine the issues related to what was being discussed. If given a psychological issue there might be certain aspects that I have strengths in and some that I have weaknesses in. A strength would be in ethics and diversity in that I understand the ethical boundaries in my work. In diversity I have extensive exposure in that I understand personal biases and possess the ability to gain awareness. A weakness is in research methods in that there is moderate exposure where I can explain two research designs, tools and findings of an article.

Table of Contents

Cognitive Abilities: Critical Thinking and Information Literacy- Significant exposure

Research Skills- Moderate exposureCommunication Skills: Oral and Written-

Significant ExposureEthics and Diversity Awareness- Extensive

exposureFoundations of Psychology- Significant

exposureApplied Psychology- Extensive exposureInterpersonal Effectiveness- Extensive

exposure

My Future in Learning

As a lifelong learner I see myself keeping up with new research and updated materials on psychology and social work. I will continue to understand and take trainings on what is effective for clients and how I will be able to help them best. It will be important to me to learn as much as I can about the field of psychology because it applies to my everyday life and how I can improve therapy. The best way to help individuals is through understanding important information and staying up-to-date on psychological materials.

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