Honor Society® member
Wayne Terpstra Jr.
Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor at St. Joseph's Treatment & Recovery Centers
- State University of New York College at Plattsburgh
- Psychology - Sociology - Human Services
- Class of 2017
- Plattsburgh, NY
Member since January 2016
About
I am an undergraduate Psychology-Sociology double major at SUNY Plattsburgh heading into my second semester. I transferred in the Fall of 2015 from Clinton Community College after graduating as Valedictorian with two Associates degrees, a Certificate, and a 4.0 GPA. I entered college at the age of 28, after I had accumulated several years of work experience. I worked my way up to management for the few companies that I had worked for after graduating High School in 2004. I am a dedicated and detail oriented family man, who is now pursuing my dreams of higher education.
Education
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SUNY Plattsburgh
Psychology/Sociology
2015 – 2016
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Clinton Community College
Humanities & Social Science/Human Services/Substance & Alcohol Abuse
2013 – 2015
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Peru Jr./Sr. High School
Regents Diploma
2000 – 2004
Honors and awards
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SUNY Plattsburgh Honor Society.org Invitee
Invited and joined the HonorSociety.org community for academic achievement
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Dean's List
Fall 2015 award in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement.
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Transfer Achievement Scholor
Small scholarship award for transferring to a SUNY college with a 4.0 GPA. Received $250 for the Fall 2015 semester and $250 for the Spring 2016 semester.
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President’s List
Spring 2015 award for academic achievement
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President’s List
Fall 2014 award for academic achievement
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‘John Weldon Scholarship’ recipient
A Spring 2014 scholarship award due to campus and community involvement, as well as my academic achievement.
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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Inductee
Fall 2013 invitee and inductee into the International Honor Society for Community Colleges.
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President's List
Fall 2013 award for academic achievement.
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'Sandra Lushia Memorial Scholarship’ recipient
Fall 2013 scholarship award recipient for excellence in Human Service work and academic achievement.
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President's List
Spring 2013 award for academic achievement.
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'Student Leader' Award
Spring 2013 award recipient for leadership in several degree and certificate programs, clubs, and student senate during my first semester at Clinton Community College.
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Honor Roll
Awarded honor's every year from 2000-2004 at Peru Jr./Sr. High School for my academic achievement.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I intend on pursuing a variety of career paths. Not only do I hope to open my own counseling practice some day, but I also hope to pursue a career as a social psychologist, a professor, and a profiler for the FBI. Though these are my intended paths, I also hope to be a small business owner involved in a variety of local community efforts.
- Graduate school interests
I am interested in pursing Grad School options in Psychology, Victimology, and Psycho-Analysis, but I have not closed the door on other interests that may arise.
- Outside the classroom
Sports - Baseball, Softball, Wrestling, Martial Arts, Hiking and Football.
Collecting - Cards, Memorabilia, and Cultural Artifacts.
Reading - Mental Health Studies, Psychological Journals, Psychology and Sociology books, etc.
Experience
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Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor
St. Joseph's Treatment & Recovery Centers
Jan 2015 – Apr 2015
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Student Intern Counselor
St. Joseph's Treatment & Recovery Centers
Aug 2014 – Jan 2015
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Office Manager
Prime Services Center, Inc
Aug 2009 – Jan 2012
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Plumbing Manager
Watson's Plumbing and Heating
May 2006 – Jun 2009
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Dish Washer - Cook - Shift Supervisor
Pizza Palace
Jun 2004 – Apr 2006
Volunteering
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Bell Ringer
Salvation Army
Nov 2012 – Dec 2012
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Animal Attendant
Elmore SPCA
Jun 2003 – Aug 2003
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Intermediate
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