Savannah Thiel

PO Box 624, Traverse City, MI, 49685 | (231)632-9378 | thiels@mail.gvsu.edu

Education:
MASTER’S OF SOCIAL WORK Expected Graduation: August 2019
Grand Valley State University
Related Coursework:
Cultural Competency, School Social Work, Psychopathology, Practice with Individuals, Practice with Groups,
Children and Families, Quantitative Research Methods, Qualitative Research Methods, Substance Abuse

BACHELOR’S OF SCIENCE, SOCIOLOGY Graduation: April 2016

Grand Valley State University

Related Experience:
INTERN
COWELL FAMILY CANCER CENTER, TRAVERSE CITY, MI
MAY 2018 – AUGUST 2018
 Developed local transportation guide and engaged in resource coordination for cancer patients.
 Participated in Multidisciplinary Thoracic Oncology Program providing brief individual and family counseling for
individuals diagnosed with cancer.
 Advised patients on Advanced Directives and hospice arrangements upon request.
 Co-facilitated Metastatic Breast Cancer Support group.
INTERN
TRAVERSE BAY CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER, TRAVERSE CITY, MI
AUGUST 2018 – JUNE 2019
 Provided short and long term individual psychotherapy utilizing elements from Trauma-Focused Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Play Therapy.
 Developed treatment plans for at-risk adolescents.
 Co-facilitated an Art Therapy group at the local alternative high school for troubled youth.
 Performed Family Advocacy for families affected by sexual abuse.
 Attended and participated in monthly Multidisciplinary Case Review meetings.
Awards & Certificates:
 Phi Alpha Honor Society Member (2018)
 Dean’s List (2012-2016)
 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (2014)
 Recipient of Grand Valley Excellence Scholarship (2014)
Employment:
Retail Sales Associate
Nifty Things!; Traverse City, MI 2016 – Present
Front Porch; Suttons Bay, MI 2014 - 2016

Cashier
Plant Masters; Suttons Bay, MI Summer 2016

Service Learning Experience:

 Kid’s First Uganda Learning Project, Kampala, Uganda - January 2018
References available upon request
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