STEPHANIE ROMERO

1005 3rd St. Cheney, WA | (509)439-3122 | stephanieromero183@gmail.com

EDUCAT ION
BA, Therapeutic Recreation | June 2017 (expected)
Eastern Washington University (EWU), Cheney, WA
Relevant coursework: Evaluation in Recreation and Leisure Services (RCLS), Programming in
RCLS, Budgeting in RCLS, and Administration, Organization, and Supervision in RCLS | GPA: 3.51
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Direct Support Professional | June 2016-present
Haven Homes, Medical Lake, WA
Train new supports; documentation and reports via MARS, administer food and medication, log
behaviors, establish and mentor client relationships, and address conflict.
Provide care to 10+ clients monthly; prepare meals, assist with hygiene, coordinate activities, such
as bingo, barbecues, crafts, and chauffeur to parks and community events.
Educate clients in healthy eating and hygiene, proper physical activities, interpersonal skills and
communication with peers, and developing good daily habits.
Recreational Therapy | August 2016- present
Isabella House, Spokane WA
Develop and implement programs to 10+ woman in recovery; identify objectives, establish
procedures, collect materials, and facilitate program.
Facilitated 5 recreational programs and collaborated with another EWU student for 4 programs;
demonstrate activities, teach by example, performed task such as finished product example, step
by step instruction, or physical partial assistance.
Mentor | October 2016- present
EWU, Cheney, WA
Encourage students with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to stay in school and succeed in life
by visiting them once a week for the academic year; listening, playing activities, assisting with
homework, and discussing goals.
Prepare questions to understand and support mentee to help eliminate struggles in school.
Create an environment where kids with ACEs feel safe emotionally and physically.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Office Assistant | September 2014- present
EWU, Physical Education, Health & Recreation Department (PEHR), Cheney, WA
Support administrative assistants in the PEHR Department; organizing, duplicating/creating
academic handouts, department projects, data input, errands across campus, reception and duties
as needed
Offer assistance for other staff and faculty members in the department during the academic school
year related to correcting tests, calculations, and keeping records
Program Coordinator Summer Assistant | June 2013- August 2013
Upward Bound, Yakima Valley Community College
Assisted in planning summer activities and events 3-4 times per month.
Helped facilitate administrative tasks related to student workshops; created fliers, set up workshop,
gathered materials, and assigned positions.
Supervised high school students for the duration of the summer including events, transfers, and
overnight stay.
CER

TIFICATES
CPR/First Aid Certificate |American Heart Association| June 2016
De-escalation and Probing Training |Haven Homes | August 2016
Food Handlers Card | Online | June 2016