Jessica Hood

5008 Old West Point Road LaGrange, GA 30240 7065948784 hoodj@uga.edu

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position at Thornwell Home for Children as a Family Teacher

EDUCATION
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences, May 2014 Major: Human Development and Family Science Related Coursework: Introduction to Lifespan Development Prenatal and Infant Development Introduction to Child Development Parent Education and Child Guidance Adolescence and Young Adulthood Survey Midlife & Elder Years Survey Issues in Family Systems Development Within the Family

Diverysity in Human Development and Family Systems Human Sexuality Across the Lifespan Abnormal Psychology Human Nutrition and Food Optimal Nutrition for the Lifespan Introduction to Consumer Economics & Personal Finance Family Economic Issues Through Life Professional Development & Community Activities

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Childcare, Mike and Terri Stewart, LaGrange, GA, May 2009 - Present Care for four children presently aged 4-8 years Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner Encourage outdoor play as well as cognitively stimulating indoor play Assist with homework and other academic responsibilties Assist parents in family outings to the park, swimming pool, etc. Assist children in hygienic routines in preparation for bedtime Intern Associate, The Cottage, Sexual Assault Center & Children's Advocacy Center, Inc., Athens, GA, October 2013-May 2014 Personal advocacy Child and adult accompaniment Crisis hotline Case management Client evaluation management Planning, organizing, and implementing community outreach events Public speaking to raise community awareness Volunteer, Performance Learning Center, Athens, GA, August 2013-December 2013 Assist in teaching curriculum One-on-one and group tutoring One-one-one and group mentoring IMPACT Participant, Thornwell Home for Children, Clinton, SC, March 9-16, 2013 Interact with children in many of the cottages Assist Finley Sutton in Arts and Crafts activities Perform landscaping tasks throughout the campus: raking, weeding, trimming shrubbery, and mulching Perform organizational and cleaning tasks at the on-campus school, cafeteria, church, and many cottages

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Retail Associate and Cashier, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Athens, GA, June 2012 - Present Assist guests with retail needs Assist guests in check-out Train rising retail and cashier employees Lead each shift to ensure maintaining appropriate sales and percent to total Receive and process retail truck Perform stocking duties in the retail stockroom and retail salesfloor Retail Associate and Cashier, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, LaGrange, GA, July 2008 - June 2012 Assist guests with retail needs Assist guests in check-out Train rising retail and cashier employees Lead each shift to ensure maintaining appropriate sales and percent to total Receive and process retail truck Perform stocking duties in the retail stockroom and retail salesfloor Associate , Bruster's Real Ice Cream, LaGrange, GA, April 2007 - May 2008 Assist customers with food service Train rising associates Lead each shift to ensure employees are assisting customers promptly and performing required duties

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Leader Patience Communication skills and listening techniques Passion and experience with working with children in disadvantageous situations Mission-driven to service the Lord by servicing children Child care and guidance education ACTIVITIES Dawgs Offering Cancer Support, August 2012 - 2014 University of Georgia Biological Life Sciences Association, 2012 - 2014 Sigma Alpha Lambda, 2010 - 2014 National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2009 - 2014 Student Alumni Association, 2009 - 2014 IMPACT Volunteer, March 2013