Amy D Thompson

Community College, Bentonville, AR
NorthWest, Arkansas, US
Aug 2006 to Dec 2012
Adjunct instructor
STAR
Fayetteville, AR
Feb 2006 to Oct 2006
Educator
Lehigh-Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA
Aug 2004 to Dec 2004
Adjunct instructor
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
Jan 2004 to Dec 2004
Adjunct instructor
Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA
Jan 2003 to Dec 2004
Adjunct instructor
Reading Area Community College
Bethlehem, PA
May 2003 to Jun 2003
Adjunct instructor
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA
Jan 2002 to Mar 2002
Adjunct instructor
Art Institute of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Apr 1999 to Dec 2000
Instructor
Art Institute of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Sep 1998 to Jun 1999
Clinical psychology practicum student
McRae's Department Stores

Jan 1996 to Jul 1996
Merchandise Assistant

Argosy University (formerly the Arizona School of Professional Psychology)
Phoenix, AZ
Sep 1997 to Oct 1999
M.A. in Clinical Psychology
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
Aug 1991 to May 1995
B.A. in Psychology

Professional Skills:<br/><br/>Teaching/Pres... skills: Thirteen years teaching experience to undergraduate students at art schools, technical schools, and at the community college level. Courses taught included the following: general psychology, human growth and development, successful first year student, abnormal psychology, interpersonal relations and communications, social psychology, critical thinking, sociology, professional career development, contemporary business communication, and history of popular culture. Prepared and presented interactive, multimedia presentations for students. Experience teaching in person as well as online.<br/><br/>Communication Skills: Co-advised 12 member peer education/awareness group at a major university. Counseled undergraduate students in mental health, life transition, relationship, and academic issues. Presented workshops to students, staff, and faculty. Recruited prospective students to both graduate school and undergraduate university. Served on academic review committee. Held position in student government in graduate school. Peer academic and mental health advisor in undergraduate career.<br/><br/>Data Collection Skills: Researched, compiled, and presented various workshops and programs to faculty, staff, and students. Worked on a research project as a research assistant for baccalaureate degree. Participated in national mental health screening events via counseling center.<br/><br/>Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office software, Internet applications, and email applications. Proficient with Blackboard CE 8 software package.<br/><br/>Other Skills: Marketed mental and physical health services to a campus community. Created advertising materials for various programs and projects for campus communities, both professionally and as a student. Assisted in coordination of several major national mental health awareness events.