Education

Melissa M.A., Mental Health Counseling | 2019

M.A., Creative Writing | 2015

Glidden The University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
Member: Chi Sigma Iota
Ball State University Muncie, Indiana

222 N Ridge Rd Muncie, IN 47304

Master of Library Science | 2013 B.A., English | 2008
281.299.7747
Indiana University Indianapolis, Indiana The University of Texas-Pan American
melissacarverglidden@gmail.com
Edinburg, Texas

Experience
Counseling Intern | June 2019 Present
ABC Counseling Clinic | Alameda, California
Practiced dialectical behavioral therapy and short-term psychodynamic therapy techniques under supervision
Counseled diverse populations including families and individuals; independently moderated group counseling sessions

Writer | October 2015 June 2019

MelissaWrites.net | Muncie, Indiana
Identify and design solutions to communications-related problems; craft copy; collaborate with teams; analyze personas
Organize and maintain multiple client accounts per month; establish and nurture professional relationships

Youth Services Librarian | June 2015 October 2015

Muncie Public Library | Muncie, Indiana
Planned and implemented library programming for families congruent with community needs and interests
Successfully executed community outreach initiatives; hired, trained, and delegated responsibilities to library assistants

Instructor: Rhetoric, Research, & Composition | August 2013 May 2015

Ball State University | Muncie, Indiana
Developed and taught 2 university writing courses; maintained individual records for 50+ students per semester
Advised and provided support for a diverse student population; individually tutored students in Writing Center

Owner, Photographer | May 2011 August 2013

Melissa Glidden Photography | East Central Indiana
Independently established, marketed, and managed small portrait and wedding photography business
Built and managed web and social media presence; designed marketing materials; utilized Canon equipment and Adobe
Creative Suite

Youth Career Counselor, Teacher | May 2010 May 2011

WorkOne, Jobs for Americas Graduates | Hartford City, Indiana
Developed and executed lesson plans for 60+ socioeconomically-challenged juniors and seniors
Provided counseling, guidance, and community resources in the context of career and higher-education goals
Independently screened, selected, and assessed program participants

Teacher, 9th Grade English and Reading | August 2008 July 2009
Jones High School | Houston, Texas
Developed and executed lesson plans for diverse populations, including special education students
Effectively collaborated with school-based support teams and parents to help students meet goals

Professional Associations & Relevant Skills

Member of: American Counseling Association (ACA); Chi Sigma Iota; California Counseling Association
Relevant Skills: Proficient in Spanish; MS Office Suite; Adobe Creative Suite; Blackboard; web design; writing