1. Shelbey Gordon
950 4th
street, Apt. 5 Charleston, IL 61920
(708) 536-3710 sjgordon@eiu.edu
OBJECTIVE
To enter the juvenile justice specialist intern upward mobility program.
EDUCATION
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue Charleston, IL
Enrolled in the School of Sciences
Majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences
 Concentration: Family Services
Expected Graduation Date: May 7,2016
RELATED COURSES
 Introductory to Psychology
 Foundations of Family and Consumer Sciences
 Life Span Human Development
 Child Development
 Family Relationships
 Introductory in Sociology
 Social Problems
 The Family in Crisis
 Addictions in the Family
 American Government and Constitution
 Introductory in Criminology
 Abnormal Psychology
 Sociology of Deviant Behavior
 Introduction to Social Work
 Psychology of Adolescence

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RELATED SKILLS AND PROJECTS
Leadership
 Group leader in all presentations and assignments
 Mediator and use of problem solving skills
 Ability to pass physical agility test, background checks, credit checks and drug screen
Research and Analysis
 Hands on experience in the field
 Collecting Data
 Developing Surveys
Computer Programing
 Microsoft Software, Excel
EXPERIENCE
CTF Illinois
6081 Developmental Drive Charleston, IL 61920
Employed from February 2013 until present
Job Title: Direct Service Personnel
Duties:
 Compose daily activities for persons with developmental disabilities
 Develop rapport with residents’ that support my role as mentor and teacher
 Document procedures and behaviors that support my future treatment plans
 Maintain a safe and clean environment for residents
 Provide respect and acceptance to support those who need both structure and emotional support
 Attend trainings and discuss issues with administrators to gain insight on behavioral intervention
options
 Attend and pass a medication certification class

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COMMUNITY SERVICE/EXTRACIRRICULAR ACTIVITES
 Volunteering to help prepare food for families at the Food Pantry
 Worked with adults who have developmental disabilities at Special Olympics
 Chaperone a community fun night at the YMCA for children ages 10-17
 Current Member of on campus organization
o AAFCS- provides professional insight and up to date information on the discipline of Family
and Consumer Sciences
o Rhythm and Xtacy Dance Team- provides an artistic sense of expression using body
movements
o Couture Modeling- holds an executive position in the development of shows and themes
along with developing a professional relationship with other on campus organizations.