KRISTEN FANELLA

Huntley, IL 60142 kmfanella@gmail.com

PROFILE
Seeking a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology December 2020
Loras College – Dubuque, IA
● Major in Psychology with Neuroscience minor
○ Special interests include positive psychology, animal-assisted therapy, and
immigrant populations
● Honors program —Health Education in Immigrant Populations
● Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders honors scholarship member
● Ireland study abroad program (Spring 2019) — Focused study on dementia advocacy
● 3.6 cumulative GPA, 3.96 Psychology GPA (on a 4.0 scale)

WORK HISTORY
Mental Health Technician September 4, 2019-Present Hillcrest Family Services — Dubuque, IA
● Observed/documented clients' behavior, mental status, and activities
● Performed safety checks at scheduled times

House Staff May 26, 2020-Present Mary’s Inn Maternity Home – Dubuque, IA
● Educated and empowered mothers in crisis pregnancies
● Modeled independent living skills and fostered positive decision-making

Summer Camp Counselor June 3, 2017-August 9, 2019 Huntley Park District – Huntley, IL
● Supervised an average of fifty children during a summer day camp
● Created and implemented age-appropriate activities
● Administered first aid
INVOLVEMENTS
● DuDawgs September 12, 2019-Present Vice President
○ Organized and hosted an event to discuss service dogs, mental health, and generation
Z with author John Schlimm
● Dubuque Regional Humane Society October 17, 2019-Present Volunteer
○ Cleaned facility grounds and socialized animals
● Religious Education September 26, 2017-May 6, 2020 Teacher
○ Taught 4th and 6th grade classes
● Antioch February 11, 2018-November 18-2019 Retreat Team Leader
○ Planned and led weekend retreat for Loras College students
● UnityPoint Finley Hospital August 29, 2018-December 2, 2018 Volunteer
○ Logged 200 hours in the emergency department assisting with patient care