Community Outreach
Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge
- Assisted on the fundraising board for the Active for Autism walk. Served in the silent auction, and set up for the event. Attended regular meetings for budget planning and donations.
- Interned at Integrative Touch Pediatric Occupational Therapy Clinic in Mandeville, LA to gain an understanding what it is like to work with children who have disabilities or Sensory Processing Disorders. Implemented strategies and plans for helping children build sensory processing and better social interaction in their schools and homes. Developed plans that involved listening to classical music, strategic thinking, play, and autonomy. Depending on the child's disability or inadequacy, each plan was tailored for the individual's specific needs. Handwriting and homework practice were also given to the children.
- Went on a mission trip to Santa Teresa, NM/Juarez, Mexico. The group was assigned duties to cook, clean, build a kitchen, paint, and host vacation bible study. I was in charge of co-teaching the 8-13 year-old class along with two others. We had an already developed lesson plan, but were to use our time effectively to teach all the necessary points from the book. Teamwork was needed as each of us had to share time spent teaching the students. We were to sing, build crafts, monitor, and play games with the children. If a child was not picked up in time, we were to stay with them and entertain them until an authority figure signed them out. The mission trip showed me a valuable experience on different culture and language and how to teach the gospel to children.
- Volunteered at a free Dental clinic to gain a better understanding of service offered in the United States. I served with the knowledge of certain assistant duties that I acquired from interning with Dr. Melinda Hickey dds. Activities focused primarily on maintaining OSHA standards for all tools and equipment used. I got the experience of working with different dentists who volunteered to support the All Saints Dental Clinic in Covington, LA.
- Maintained a scheduled dental internship for Dr. Melinda Hickey dds. Brought patients from the waiting room to the dental chair and built rapport with the patients. Set up the procedure and cleaned the tools and chairs up to protocol for OSHA standards. Served as the dental assistant for two weeks while the dental assistant was on leave. Additional dental assistant activities were to hold dental mirrors and other tools in place while the dentist is performing the procedure. Also, anything that the dentist requests is up to the dental assistant to perform.
- The entire duration of the bible study is seven years, and I am entering into my second year with the group. This weekly women's intensive bible study is held to develop biblical knowledge. Each week, members are to individually complete bible questions based on their designated reading, given from the previous week. A small group meets to discuss each question, then after that a larger group lecture is presented from a well-trained mentor. When the meeting is over, the questions are handed out along with a scholarly written interpretation for that reviewed lesson to be completed for the next week.
- Annually attend these events to raise awareness and money for the cause. I fundraise for the events by sending emails and have previously developed online sponsors.
- Founded this student organization and served as President of this club. Developed a solid group of officers who also share the same passion for Autism and bettering the Baton Rouge community. Planning and arranging events to raise Autism awareness, knowledge, and service for children and adults with developmental disorders. Collaborating with other nonprofit and private organizations to broaden the spectrum of knowledge.
- Served as a mentor for struggling students. Scheduled independent weekly sessions with mentee in order to identify weaknesses, strengths, and other issues pertaining to the difficulty the student faced daily. Counseled and established a plan that suited the student's needs for that semester and how to improve GPA and overall well-being for consecutive semesters. Attended a mandatory training seminar prior to becoming a mentor.
- Led a seminar for incoming freshmen entering into the Student Support Services Trio program. Spoke and held a question and answer for the students, enriching them on my previous college experiences and giving them advice to help them with their new college experience.
- A leadership position for underrepresented biomedical research, consisting of required meetings, training, and seminars that prepare Undergraduates for Graduate research. Scholars are to maintain good academic standing, present at a major or National conference, co-author a journal publication, and participate in weekly research.
- Helped develop this Christian student organization by forming ideas and activities to jump start this new student group. Dedicated my time and resources whenever possible. Actively attended meetings and contributed to service activities.
- Served as an active member of this international service organization sponsored by Sunrise Rotary of Baton Rouge. Such service events held were the Kiss the Pig Fundraiser for kids with lymphoma and leukemia, Food bank service, and individual fundraisers. The meetings were held to develop leadership, networking, and additional service opportunities.
- Campaigned for Student Body Presidential elections and ran for a Presidential seat for the College of Human Sciences and Education. Gained experience in the student election process and attended weekly campaign meetings. Served as a Judicial Aide and learned the bylaws of the constitution of LSU Student Government, with high regard those pertaining to the election process.
- Volunteered to serve LSU outdoor sporting events. Provided any kind of service to the Tiger Athletic (TAF) workers to ensure their jobs go smoothly and that the sporting events run as smoothly as possible.
- An active member attending the scheduled meetings and 5K requirements. Every year the Kinesiology Club is active in participating in the Heart Association walk, and the members contribute by volunteering, donating, and raising awareness.
- Regularly participated in service events such as canned food drives, sock drives, clothes drives, writing letters to military men, pancake breakfasts, and tutoring.
- Attended weekly meetings for developing Christian fellowship, knowledge, and understanding of the bible and Christian practices.
