1. Amy Opara
7601 N Ninth Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32514
(904) 891-3956 amyopara7@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work December 2015
University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
Major GPA: 3.49
Relevant Coursework: SOW 4700 Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment: Special
Issues, SOW 4233 Human Diversity and Social Justice, SOW 4232 Analysis of Social
Service Policy
Honors & Achievements:
Leadership and Success Award October 2015
Dean’s List May 2014-May 2015
Miss Multicultural 2015 April 2015
EXPERIENCE
Intern August 2015-December 2015
Community Action Program, Head start
Assisted families in rewarding programs while also moving them towards self-
sustainability and employment
Created an open environment to help with the needs of the families and children
Provided comprehensive developmental services for the pre-school aged children
Implemented parent meetings to keep parents up to date with our services and
utilize their resources
Escorted the children to their dental appointments, speech therapy and other
activities that required supervision
Completed over 400 hours
Intern
Favor House May 2015-August 2015
Answered phone calls
Provided care for victims in a domestic dispute
Informed batterers about our anger management classes
Implemented plans to provide shelter for those in need
Greeted and monitored clients at the front desk
2. Earned over 120 hours of service
Set goals for families to move them towards a safe, efficient lifestyle
Informant November 2014-November 2015
Japanese Symposium
Advised Japanese students on how social services work in America
Answered questions and educated the Japanese students on American culture
Front Desk Clerk
Ronald McDonald House
Composed talent for the biggest event held at the Ronald McDonald House
Ensured the safety of our clients
PROFESSIONALORGANIZATIONS
Students of Social Work Organization August 2014-Present
African American Student Association August 2011-Present