1. Taylor N. Self
390 Self Rd. (828)-429-9906
Bostic, NC 28018 selftn@email.appstate.edu
EDUCATION
Masters of Social Work May 2015
Appalachian State University
• Phi Alpha Honor Society
Bachelors of Social Work May 2014
Appalachian State University
• Graduated Cum Laude
• Phi Alpha Honor Society
• Deans list
• BSW Curriculum Committee Member
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Masters of Social Work Intern August 2014 - May 2015
PruittHealth Hospice, N. Wilkesboro, NC
• Assessed needs of patients
• Assisted with end-of-life care decisions
• Educated about disease progression
• Provided emotional and social support
• Recruited and managed volunteers
Bachelors of Social Work Intern January 2014 - May 2014
High Country Council of Governments, Boone, NC
• Worked in Area Agency on Aging Department with Family Caregiver Support Specialist
• Developed community partnerships
• Facilitated support groups
• Educated community
• Advocated for older adults
• Organized events
• Promoted non-profit
• Informed caregivers about resources
SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE
Marketing Assistant May - August 2014
ChatterBox Creative, Boiling Springs, NC
• Managed finances
• Assisted with events
• Organized office space
• Provided secretary duties
Nanny May - August 2013
Lesly Gibbon Family, Boiling Springs, NC
• Provided care to a six year old boy and six month old boy
• Developed activities for both boys
• Organized home
• Kept home clean and in orderly fashion
• Transported children to daily activities
Substitute Teacher December 2013 - May 2014
Appalachian State Child Development Center, Boone, NC
• Performed duties of Child Development Center lead teacher
• Provided care for infants and toddlers
• Planned activities for children
Pharmacy Technician August 2009 - December 2012
Spindale Drug Inc., Spindale, NC
• Provided customer services
• Filled prescriptions
• Performed retail duties

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English Tutor for Vietnamese Students August 2007 - May 2009
Dinh Family, Spindale NC
• Tutored Vietnamese students in English
• Assisted with homework
• Developed activities for students
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Direct Patient Care and Administrative Volunteer Summer 2013
Hospice of Rutherford, Forest City, NC
• Provided respite to family
• Provided companionship to patients
• Assisted with administrative work
Service Learning Student
High Country Hospice, Boone, NC Fall 2012
• Provided companionship
• Provided emotional support
• Provided social stimulation for nursing home patients
Camp Counselor
Camp Crinkle Root Weekend Camp, Boone, NC April 2012
• One-on-one counselor for autistic children
• Developed activities
Public Relations and Patient Care Volunteer Fall 2009 – Summer 2010
Shriners Hospital for Children, Greenville, SC
• Provided companionship to patients
• Assisted with duties in public relations office
• Organized events
Camp Counselor Summers 2004 -2011
Camp Harmony, Forest City, NC
• One-on-one counselor for campers with diverse abilities
ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPAND LEADERSHIP
Senator for Social Work Department August 2014- May 2015
Graduate Student Associate Senate
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Graduate Student Social Work Association August 2014- May 2015
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Student Association of Social Work January 2012- May 2014
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Social Chair 2014 Academic Year
Sigma Alpha Omega Christian Sorority
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Secretary Fall 2012 – Spring 2013
Autism Speaks U: Appalachian State University Boone, NC
Team Captain for Relay for Life Spring 2013
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC