Krysten Velderman is seeking a social work position where she can work with children. She has experience in childcare, foster care case management, and social work. She has a Master's degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University. Her experience includes positions at Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Lutheran Social Services, Appletree Christian Learning Center, Playworld Inc., Anything Goes Catering and More, YMCA/Generations Child Development Center, Love Inc., internships at CDS Lakeshore Head Start and Bethany Christian Services.

1. KRYSTEN M. VELDERMAN
(616) 826-4076 ∙ krystenvelderman@yahoo.com
Social Work Position Desired
Professional and caring individual who enjoys working with children. Outstanding communication skills
between both parents and children.
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
 CPR and First Aid Certification
 Child Development Knowledge
 Positive Discipline Procedures
 Organizing Events
WORK EXPERIENCE
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Grand Rapids, MI 10/15-Current
Center Support
 Help care for children and provide assistance
 Assist teachers and daycare coordinators with setting up and preparing daily activities
Lutheran Social Services, Grand Rapids, MI 06/14-10/15
Foster Care Case Aide
 Supervise visits between foster children and their biological parents
 Transport children to and from visits
 Assist case mangers with their case loads
 Schedule visits between foster children and their biological parents
Appletree Christian Learning Center, Hudsonville, MI 07/12-06/14
Assistant Teacher
 Help care for children and provide assistance
 Assist teachers and daycare coordinators with setting up and preparing daily activities
Playworld, Inc., Grandville, MI 11/10 - 10/12
Associate
 Assist customers and children with play equipment and food service orders
 Setup and coordinate birthday parties
 Complete opening and closing store procedures by completing cash transactions, cleaning all areas of the
store, and securing company assets
Anything Goes Catering and More, Holland, MI 07/09 - 07/12
Server
 Prepare food and place settings for guests of the company's clients
 Provide a superior and welcoming environment for all participants
 Assist in cleanup after the event is completed
YMCA/Generations Child Development Center, Grand Rapids, MI 08/08 – 11/10
Love, Inc., Hudsonville, MI 07/05 – 02/07
Assistant Teacher/Assistant Caregiver
 Help care for children and provide assistance
 Assist teachers and daycare coordinators with setting up and preparing daily activities
INTERNSHIPS
08/11 – 04/12 CDS Lakeshore Head Start
Assisted case managers and advocates with their case loads while organizing center activities.
08/14-04/15 Bethany Christian Services

2. Domestic Infant Adoption, International Adoption, Pregnancy Counseling
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University, Grand Rapids, MI
Masters of Social Work, Social Work Awarded June 2015
Grand Valley State University,Allendale, MI
Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work Awarded April 2012
Grand Rapids Community College,Grand Rapids, MI
Associate of Arts, General Studies Awarded August 2010
Careerline Tech Center, Holland, MI
Early Childhood Careers Attended August 2005 – May 2006
References
Available upon request