Claire Barker

(231) - 736 – 5810 • Greenville, MI

Barkerc@mail.gvsu.edu

Education
Masters of Social Work - Grand Valley State University Anticipated Graduation April 2018
Bachelors of Social Work - Grand Valley State University August 2013 – April 2016
Associates of Liberal Arts - Montcalm Community College August 2010 – May 2013
Central Montcalm High School August 2007 – May 2011

Work Experience
Kent County Animal Shelter April 2016 - Present
Animal Care Specialist Grand Rapids, MI

Self-Employed Riding Instructor April 2016 - Present

Specializing in working with individuals with special needs Mid-Michigan

Stone Creek Ranch November 2013 – May 2016

Assistant Trainer and Equine Specialist (for Equine-Assisted Therapy) Saranac, MI

Rainbow Ranch LLC March 2013 – November 2013

Wrangler and Riding Instructor New Era, MI
Sundance Riding Stables March 2012 – November 2012
Wrangler and Children’s Camp Instructor Grand Ledge, MI

Internships
The Right Door for Hope, Recovery and Wellness August 2017 – Present
Program Development Ionia, MI
Group Facilitator

Stone Creek Reflections August 2015 – April 2016

Assisted with Equine-Assisted Therapies Saranac, MI
Helped with program development
 (231) 736-5810 • barkerc@mail.gvsu.edu
Claire Barker

Volunteer Experience
The Barn for Equine Learning
Vicki's Pet Connection
RAVE Women’s Shelter
Stone Creek Reflections
EQUEST Center for Therapeutic Riding
Ionia County Animal Shelter

Continuing Education
Future Horizons Inc’s Autism Conference
Learning Ensures Achievement Program (LEAP) Classes
Managing Unsolvable Conflicts, Cultural Intelligence and Diversity and Discrimination
Health Equity and Social Justice Dialogue Workshop
Natural Lifemanship Fundamentals Training
Trauma Focused Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing Training

Skills

Client Communication, Client Advocacy, and Strong Relationship Building

Program Development, Program Assessment
Case Management, Mindfulness Training, Motivational Interviewing
Experience with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Individual and Group Settings
Connecting with Youth and Creating Positive Relationships