CATHERINE VICKERY

Knoxville, TN 37917 • (901) 634-8852

cvicker5@vols.utk.edu

EDUCATION

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Master’s Candidate Master’s of Science School Counseling
Current GPA: 4.00/4.00

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minor in Hispanic Studies
Cumulative GPA: 3.79/4.00

Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Sevilla, Spain

Study Abroad Spring 2019

EXPERIENCE

West Valley Middle School (January 2022- present)

Practicum student
● Provide individual counseling to middle school students and participate in meetings with
various stakeholders for the purpose of consultation and collaboration
● Assist in delivering classroom lessons
● Complete administrative duties of the school including test preparation and
administration, parent night, printing and organizing, and other duties as assigned

Youth Villages Knoxville, Tennessee (Jan 2021- present)

PRN Family Intervention Specialist May 2021- present
● Provide in-home counseling for at-risk youth and families as needed when a counselor is
out of work due to being sick, on vacation, etc.
Family Intervention Specialist January 2021- May 2021
● Provide in-home counseling for at-risk youth and families
● Manage a caseload of 4-6 families
● Meet with youth and families three times weekly to address each family's needs
● Collaborate with youth, family, teachers, and other community members working
towards the success of the youth

PiPES Knoxville, Tennessee (August- December 2021)

IP/PiPES Staff Member
 ● Provided postsecondary and STEMM awareness programming for rural Appalachian
high school students in 9th and 10th grade
● Completed weekly blogs documenting experience

Thrive Lonsdale Knoxville, Tennessee (Jan 2018 – Dec 2020)

Teacher for Thrive Sprouts August 2020- December 2020
● Managed classroom of kindergarten and first grade students while leading academic and
fun activities
● Built consistent and trusting relationships with students while implementing consistent,
loving discipline
Program Assistant for Thrive Sprouts August 2020- December 2020
● Planned and implemented fun activities and events for the students
Virtual Thrive August 2020- December 2020
● Made fun and educational videos for students who could not physically attend thrive
● Visited students at their homes to deliver meals, play games, and encourage them to
continue doing their online school work
Teacher for Thrive School Campus August 2019- July 2020
● Managed classroom of third through fifth grade students while leading academic and fun
activities
Volunteer at Thrive School Campus January 2018-December 2018

University of Tennessee Department of Psychology (August 2019- May 2020)

Undergraduate Proctor
● Proctored introduction to Psychology exams
● Held office hours to assist students with exam preparation and review

University of Tennessee Office of Disability Services (August- December 2019)

Note Taker
● Took comprehensive and organized notes for students who could not attend class due to
disabilities

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT and VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Reformed University Fellowship Community Outreach Team

Member August 2018- May 2020
● Planned, organized, and led community service projects for members of RUF
● Informed members of RUF of opportunities to serve in the community

Affect and Emotion Lab at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Undergraduate Research Assistant August- December 2019
 ● Guided participants through a study about the correlation between facial expressions and
emotions
● Conducted participant interviews before and after the study

PAVES lab at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Mentor August- December 2018
● Mentored an at risk third grader twice a week at Mooreland Heights Elementary School
● Attended the mentee’s recess twice a week with the goal of encouraging healthy social
behavior and conflict resolution between students

Best Buddies at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Member August 2017- December 2018
● Participated in fundraising activities and events for people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities
● Planned, organized, and ran social events for people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities

The Future Program at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Peer Mentor October 2017- May 2018
● Assisted students with intellectual and developmental disabilities by walking with them
to class, accompanying them to the gym, and helping them with homework assignments