Honor Society® member
Melissa Walker Salyards
Substitute Teaching at PBL and GCMS School Districts
- social work
- Class of 2023
- Gibson City, IL
Member since October 2023
Education
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Lincoln Christian University
Psychology Major (BA)
2021 – 2023
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Parkland College
Social Work (A.A.)
2016 – 2021
Honors and awards
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dean's list
Have maintained at or above a 3.92 GPA throughout A.A. and B.A. programs.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I plan to complete my masters degree and work toward becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide counseling for especially women and children.
- Outside the classroom
I absolutely love spending time with horses and recognize their healing properties and potential. I hope to be able to integrate this into my practice when working with women and children. I love reading and expanding my knowledge! Spending time with my adult children and grandchildren also brings me great joy.
Experience
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Substitute Teaching
PBL and GCMS School Districts
Aug 2023 – Apr 2024
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Crossing Guard
Gibson City School District
Aug 2014 – Jun 2023
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Home Childcare Provider
I became licensed, opened, and ran an in-home childcare.
Jan 1997 – Aug 2014
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Physical Therapy Technician
Gibson Community Hospital
Jul 1990 – Dec 1997
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Crew/ Crew Leader/ Shift Manager
McDonald's
Mar 1984 – Jul 1990
Volunteering
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VBS Activities Leader I encouraged and taught children at an age appropriate level and fostered open communication with a focus on providing a positive and supportive atmosphere. I taught children through engaging and creative activities.
Upper Room Bible Church in Paxton, Illinois
Jul 2019
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I helped prepare meals for clients at this shelter for those who were homeless. I interacted with clients to help provide for their immediate needs
Home Sweet Home Ministries
Jun 2019 – Aug 2019
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VBS Group Leader I encouraged and taught children at an age-appropriate level and fostered open communication with focus on providing a positive and supportive atmosphere. I taught children by use of engaging and creative activities.
Gibson City Bible Church
Jul 2013 – Jul 2014
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Client Assistant I organized items for distribution and assisted clients with their selections. I felt it was important to try and make each person feel welcome and appreciated for who they were.
Gibson City Bible Church--Gibson City Food Pantry
Jan 2012 – Dec 2012
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
