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MARGARET JULIETTE KEROUAC
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EDUCATION

Certificate of Advance Studies, Counseling and Psychology
M.S., Counseling and Psychology (With Research Honors)
S.U.N.Y., College at Oswego
Oswego, N.Y. 13126
May 1996
May 1994
   
Admissions Qualifying Psychology Courses
S.U.N.Y., College at Oswego
Oswego, N.Y. 13126
1987-1992
   
B.S., Physical Education , Science Minor
Norwich University, Vermont's Military College
Northfield, Vt. 05663
May 1982


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor
Credentialed Chemical Dependency Counselor for Maryland
Min. 1000 hrs. Work Experience/year and Min. 40 C.E.U hrs./yr.
Re-credentialing Criteria for New York State and Maryland
1992 & Ongoing
   
Moral Reconation Therapy Certification
Cognitive Behavior Approach for Domestic Violence Perp. Groups
March 1999
   
Graduate Assistant
Counselor
Mary Walker Counseling Services Center
S.U.N.Y., College at Oswego
Oswego, N.Y. 13126
1/94 to 5/95
   
Guidance Intern
Mexico High School
Rte. 104 East
Mexico, N.Y. 13114
1/94 to 5/94
   
Practicum in Counseling
Mary Walker Counseling Services Ctr.
S.U.N.Y., College at Oswego
Oswego, N.Y. 13126
8/93-12/93
   
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor
Credentialing Process for New York State Criteria
Submitted 9500 hrs. Work Experience and 2279.15 C.E.U hrs.
1986-1992
   
Addictions Hypnotherapy Certificate
Schallehn Counseling Associates
March 1991
   
Crisis Hotline Training 100 Hours & Regularly Sched. Shifts
Farnham, Inc., Oswego, NY 13126
9/87-12/90
   
Mental Health /Crisis Intervention
31 Conferences Attended in NY
2/85-2/87
   
Student Teaching Practicum
Williamstown H.S. & M.S., Vermont
Norwich University
Northfield, VT 05663
1/82-5/82
   

LICENSURE AND CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCE STUDIES, COUNSELING IN PSYCHOLOGY 5/96
MASTERS, COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY 5/94
NYS LICENSED CREDENTIALED ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE CNSLR.
MARYLAND LICENSED CERTIFIED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR (CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION)
TEACHER K-12 (CERTIFIABLE)


HONORS

Lucy Wing Counseling/Psychology Research Honors Award and Scholarship, SUNY Oswego for Hypnotherapy's Efficacy in the Treatment of Adult Incest/Sex. Abuse Surv.
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society- International's Paragon Award Most Distinguished Advisor 2000
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society- Georgia's Most Distinguished Advisor for 1997-1998 and 1999-2000
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society-International's Most Distinguished
Chapter 1998-1999, Georgia's Most Distinguished Chapter 1999-2000 & 1997-1998
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Induction-Honorarium and Advisor
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society-Honors Scholar 1998
Honors Scholar of the 30th Annual Phi Theta Kappa Honors Institute
Graduate with Honors, SUNY Oswego
Army R.O.T.C. Scholarship-2 Year 1980-1982-Norwich University
Dean's List Awards 1978-1982-Norwich University
B.M.C. Scholarship 1978


AWARDS

Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society - Georgia Regional "Most Distinguished Advisor" for 1997-1998 and "Co-Most Distinguished Advisor " for 1999-2000
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society - International "Most Distinguished Chapter" for 1999 (Contending for same honors Internationally April, 2000)
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society - Georgia Regional "Most Distinguished Chapter" for 1997-1998 and 1999-2000
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society - Fourth Place Internationally for "Chapter Scholarship Hallmark Award"
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society - Winners of Multiple Chapter and Individual Awards at State/Regional and International Levels of Competition (Separate Listing Available upon Request)
Partners of the Americas, Two Travel Grants for the Development of International Drug Prevention Programs in the Eastern Caribbean
Certificate of Recognition for Development of Treatment Programs, Board of Directors, Farnham, Inc.
College and H.S. Varsity Letters: Fieldhockey, Basketball, Softball Cadre Corps of Cadets
Eastern Field Hockey Association All Conference Team and various MVP awards


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COUNSELING CONSULTANT & CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
Book Authored by Carrie Freitag, Aftermath: In the Wake of Murder
Chevron Publishing Corporation, Ellicott City, Maryland
12/98-PRESENT
   
INTERIM DIRECTOR OF STUDENT LIFE
Waycross College, Waycross, Georgia

*Implement, plan, coordinate various projects and programs as Interim Director
*Assume administrative, budgeting responsibilities and various duties as department chair
*Carry out responsibilities of Director and Coordinator of Guidance and Testing
9/99-1/00
   
COORDINATOR OF GUIDANCE AND TESTING
Career and Personal Counseling Services Center
Office of Student Life
Waycross College
Waycross, Georgia

*Provide general counseling services to student population
*Teach WC099 "Orientation: Becoming a Master Student"
*Work with drug and alcohol involved students, provide continued care
*Provide advisement and serve as advisor of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
*Provide workshops, presentations and assist in Student Life programs
*Screening and assessment for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, etc.
*Administer and interpret career, skills, interest and personality testing
8/96-5/00
   
FACULTY/STAFF
Waycross College
Waycross, Georgia

*Teach one to two sections/semester WAYC 0099 "Orientation: Becoming a Master Student"
*Advise Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, International Award Recipients, Highlights include:
2000 Georgia's Most Distinguished Chapter, 2000 International Most Distinguished Advisor, 1999 International Most Distinguished Chapter, 1998 Georgia's Most Distinguished Chapter, 2000, Georgia's Most Distinguished Advisor, 1998 Georgia's Most Distinguished Advisor, Five-Star Chapter five consecutive years, Top 100 Colleges for four consecutive years, Georgia'sHighest Ranking College for Three Consecutive Years.
8/96-Present
   
PROGRAM COORDINATOR/COUNSELOR
BI Inc., Community Corrections Center
Waycross, Georgia

*Provided counseling services and group treatment for domestic violence perpetrators
*Provided behavioral and cognitive therapy using the Moral Reconation Therapy model
*Conduct intake and domestic violence evaluations, and pre-screen for alcohol and substance abuse
8/97-Present
   
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
Taught CPS 508- Professional Problems in Human Services
Counseling and Psychological Services
State Univ. of New York, College at Oswego
Oswego, NY 13126

*Taught graduate level course regarding human services
*Created and implemented course curriculum
1/95-8/96
   
COUNSELOR (Private Practice)/BUSINESS OWNER
General Counseling Services & Business Wellness Network
130 Genesee St.
Auburn, NY 13021

*Provided personal counseling services in individual, couple, family and group settings
*Consulted, and provided workshops/seminars
*Provided group services for local Alcoholism/Substance Abuse Halfway House
11/94-8/96
   
COLLEGE COUNSELOR
Mary Walker Counseling Services Center
State Univ. of New York, College at Oswego
Oswego, NY 13021

*Provided general counseling services to student population
*Conducted research for thesis with clients that have been victims of incest/sexual abuse
*Worked with drug and alcohol involved students
*Developed and ran therapy groups
*Provided workshops and presentations
*Screened and assessed for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, etc.
8/93-5/96
   
CONSULTANT
Partners of the Americas, Montserrat/Oswego
BOCES
Mexico, NY 13114

*Specialized in development of international substance abuse prevention campaign for seven countries in the Eastern Caribbean
*Assisted professionals in developed prevention plans for each country
*Facilitated accountability and project evaluation
*Created promotional and marketing strategies, public awareness campaigns, solicitation of volunteers and media campaigns
*Taught various professionals principles of substance abuse prevention
*Conducted public presentations, provide conference training and consulting
1991-Present
   
COLLEGE COUNSELOR/GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Mary Walker Counseling Services Center
SUNY, Oswego
Oswego, NY 13021

*Provided general counseling services to student population
*Conducted research for thesis with clients that have been victims of incest/sexual abuse
*Worked with drug and alcohol involved students
*Developed and run therapy groups
*Provided workshops and presentations
*Participated in screening and assessment for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, etc.
9/93-5/95
   
GUIDANCE COUNSELING (Certificate of Qualification)
Guidance Counselor Internship
Mexico High School, Mexico, NY 13114

*Conducted all the duties of a Guidance Counselor
*Produced schedules
*Advised students
*Counseled students in crisis, youth at risk and drug/alcohol involved students
*Assisted in case management and individual educational plans
1994
   
CLINICAL DIRECTOR AND COUNSELOR
Outpatient Substance Abuse and Alcoholism Treatment Program
Farnham Inc.
Oswego, NY 13126

*Created and monitored programming for 105 clients
*Provided individual and group services, educational and promotional programs
*Provided consulting, staff training, hiring, scheduling, and team building
*Conducted direct care services, including evaluations and treatment planning
1987-1992
   
PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
Transitional Living Services,
Oswego County Opportunities
Fulton, NY 13169

*Provided individual and group counseling for mentally ill and MICA clients
*Conducted crisis intervention and suicide intervention services
*Performed evaluations, assessment, treatment and discharge planning
*Interagency networking and referral
1985-1987
   
NURSE'S AIDE
St. Luke's Nursing Home
Rte. 481
Oswego, N.Y. 13126

*Acquired vital statistics on floor of thirty patients
*Attended to daily needs and activities of daily living with the elderly
*Assisted individuals with various needs and disabilities
9/84-2/85
   
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Mexico and Oswego School Districts
Mexico and Oswego New York

*Taught all subjects for students grades K-12
*Responded to on call and as needed basis
9/84-6/85
   
GENERAL SCIENCE AND BIOLOGY TEACHER
Vermont State Certification (K-12)
N.Y.State Temporary Certification (K-12)
Altmar-Parish-Williamstown H.S.
County Rte. 22
Parish, N.Y. 13131

*Responsible for 120 students in various class sizes
*Developed Curriculum for the General Science Program
*Handled coaching responsibilities for two sports while teaching
9/82-6/84
   


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • NAADAC-National Association for Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselors
  • National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
  • International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
  • Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society of Two-Year Colleges (Advisor for 5 years)
  • ACPA - American College Personnel Association
  • SCCCP -Southeastern Conference for College Counseling Personnel
  • GCCA -Georgia College Counseling Association
  • GCPA -Georgia College Personnel Association
  • Parents of Murdered Children Maryland Chapter Counseling Consultant
  • US-CACE- University System Committee on Career Services and Cooperative Education
  • Board of Directors, Secretary, Partners of the Americas
  • Umpire, Amateur Softball Association
  • Chairperson, Substance Abuse Prevention Program to Eastern Caribbean
  • Board of Directors, Secretary, Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
  • New York Counseling Association, Inc. (Member)
  • Exchange Club, Charter Member of Waycross College Chapter
  • PADI Scuba Diver Certification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Association Of Traumatic Stress Specialists Annual Conference Vancouver,BC
Presenter- "Trust and Secondary Victimization In Survivors Of Murder Victims"
(April 2004)
   
Association Of Traumatic Stress Specialists Annual Conference Vancouver,BC
Co-Presenter- "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder In The Aftermath Of Murder"
(April 2004)
   
POMC Annual Conference
Workshop Co-Presenter-"A Walk Through The Aftermath Of Murder"
2003
   
Lifetime Television Network Program
"Final Justice" hosted by Erin Brockovich "Deadly Friendship" Episode
2003
   
Woodstock Job Corps Counseling Groups and Staff Training
Teen and Young Adult Issues, Addictions Recovery, Women's
Issues, Continued Care, After Care, Sexual Abuse and
Incest Survivorship, Early Intervention, ACOAs, COAs, MICA,
AIDS/HIV, Breaking Gang Connections, Survivors of Murder
Victims, Suicide/Crisis Intervention, Normalization, Art Therapy
and related Outpatient Programming.
2000-Present
   
BI, Inc. Community Corrections Counseling Programs
Domestic Violence Groups for Men and Women for
Perpetrators of Violence
1997-2000
   
Phi Theta Kappa International Convention - Presentation -
"Meeting Competition Requirements for the Fellowship Hallmark"
2000
   
Moral Reconation Therapy Workshop, Certification & Groups 1999
   
University System of Georgia Post Secondary Enrichment
Program - Presentation - "How to Begin Searching for a Career"
1999
   
Waycross College Summer Enrichment Program -
Presentation - "How to Solve Problems without Violence" and
"Learning to Understand Others"
1999
   
Georgia Association of Two Year Colleges Annual Meeting -
Presentation -"Student Success through College Orientation Courses"
1999
   
Phi Theta Kappa International Convention - Presentation -
"Educational Forum on Writing Chapter and Regional Newsletters"
1999
   
Georgia Student Advisory Council to Board of Regents -
Presentation - "Leadership Series Session on Stress Management"
1999
   
Georgia Regional Phi Theta Kappa Meeting - Presentation -
"Implementing Affordable Service Projects Pertinent to Honors Topic"
1998
   
University System of Georgia Consortium on Negotiation and
Conflict Resolution - Mediation Certification
1998
   
Waycross Kiwanis Club
"Stress Management"
1997
   
Conflict Resolution Therapy Training for Domestic Violence
by Therapeutic Lifelines, Inc.
1996
   
NASW Conference-Professional Workshop
"Effects of Alcohol and Substance Abuse on Families"
1996
   
NYCA Convention-Professional Workshop on Thesis Materials
"Hypnotherapy's Efficacy in the Treatment of Adult Survivors of Incest and Sexual Abuse"
1995
   
Partners of the Americas-DEPAC, Drug Prevention Conference 1992 & 1993
   
Throughout my years of employment, I have many experiences with regard to individual/group counseling and providing workshops to a variety of audiences
   
The groups and presentations I have facilitated have been related to a variety of topics Including: Teen Issues, Cocaine Recovery, Women's Issues, Continued Care, After Care, Sexual Abuse and Incest Survivorship, Early Intervention, ACOAs, COAs, MICA, AIDS/HIV, Suicide/Crisis Intervention, Normalization, Art Therapy and Intensive Outpatient Programming.
   

WRITING EXPERIENCE

COUNSELING CONSULTANT & CONTRIBUTING EDITOR FOR PUBLISHED BOOK
Authored by Carrie Freitag, Aftermath: In the Wake of Murder
Chevron Publishing Corporation, Ellicott City, Maryland

Thesis: "Hypnotherapy's efficacy in the treatment of adult survivors of incest and sexual abuse."

Produced training manuals for counseling staff at Farnham, Inc. and OCO

Authored policy and procedure manuals for case management for Farnham, Inc.

Designed and implemented High School Biology and General Science Curricula

Created case record forms including: Alcohol and Substance Abuse Evaluation Form,
Pre- and Post Treatment Survey, Case Utilization Report, Treatment Plan Outlines,
Staffing Reports, and Discharge Summary Forms


COMMITTEES

Executive Committee, Waycross College 1999
Student Services Committee, Waycross College 1999
College Planning Committee, Waycross College 1999
Black History Month Committee, Waycross College 1999
Electronic Data Processing Committee, Waycross College 1997-2000
Take Your Daughters to Work, University System of Georgia 1996-2000
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, Waycross College 1996-2000


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