Vanessa Parker

Experience

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  University of Evansville

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2013

  Communicate with prospective students about visiting the university, as well as answer any questions they may have about the University. Work for student run magazine and yearbook in order to Increase independence through individual assignments including scheduling appointments and business correspondence.

  • Office of Admissions Call Intern

    Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Work Study

    Aug 2010 - Dec 2013
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  Barefoot Republic Camp

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  Summer Intern

  Supervised an average of 13 children ages 7 through 18 with aide from one additional intern ensuring safety and learning of all campers. Assisted in instruction of drama and photography classes and oversaw recreational activities including basketball, canoeing, and swimming.

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  Project Transformation Tennessee

  May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Summer Elementary Intern

  Developed and implemented a summer reading program in order to stabilize reading skills for children from low-income families resulting in higher levels of reading comprehension after an eight week period. Worked on a team of six interns to plan and implement an eight week summer program, including reading, enrichment, and comprehensive health.

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  Project Transformation Tennessee

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Site Coordinator

  Directed summer day camp for 20+ middle school students which required extensive planning for a multi-level curriculum. Coordinated summer food program for the Metro Action Commission, completed daily and associated program documentation. Facilitated healthy and consistent communication between a nine person leadership team and site staff

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  Office of Annual Giving

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Phonathon Budget Work Study

  Effectively engaged donors of the University, updated demographic data and build critical rapport for future relationships

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  Target

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2020

  Guest Services Attendant (GSA)

  I am a retail problem-solver. I manage the front end of the store, overseeing cashiers and Guest Services, while also working these positions when needed. I also work to facilitate positive interactions between guests, team members, and store policy.

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  Williamson County Schools

  Feb 2014 - May 2014

  Substitute Teacher

  Implemented learning tools, facilitated learning, and promoted effective classroom management for students in their permanent teacher’s absence. I also worked as a special education assistant substitute, working to implement student's IEPs and help them to continue to succeed in their least restrictive environment.

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  Family Community Clinic

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

  Social Work Intern

  This was my Practicum placement for my foundation year of my MSSW program. I worked with the medically uninsured, helping to coordinate high quality patient care at little to no cost to clients. Specifically, I coordinated referrals, maintained specialty clinics, and facilitated patient communication. I have been able to hone my skills as an independent worker, working on an interdisciplinary team, and increased my confidence and abilities in speaking Spanish with clients.

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  JB Atkinson Academy for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Family Resource Center Intern

  This was my second social work internship placement. I aided in the Family Resource Center to address non-cognitive academic barriers, including difficulties meeting basic needs and attendance. I taught emotional regulation and social skills to a class of 18 Head Start students.

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  Colon Cancer Prevention Project

  Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

  Navigator

  I connected Kentucky residents with life saving colon cancer screenings. Colon cancer is preventable, and through screenings for eligible and at-risk patients, we worked to reduce the number of people who have to face a cancer diagnosis. I communicated with individuals, community health centers, and community organizations to reach potential patients and navigate them through the screening process in the Louisville Metro area. This position was grant funded through the Kentucky Colon Cancer Screening Program. Through the 2015 fiscal year over 70 patients completed their screening through the KCCSP and I was able to speak to over 500 Louisville community members about the importance of timely screening. I also helped coordinate referrals and leant support to 8 FQHCs through this program. Show less

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  MissionPoint Health Partners

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  Health Promoter
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  Ascension Care Management

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2018

  Integrated Care Health Partner

  Behavioral health integrated care partner working in population health under CMS.

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  University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Aug 2020 - May 2023

  Fall 2022 I was the adjunct instructor for SOCW 300, Diversity: Identity and Issues for our fully online section of iBSW students. Spring 2023 I am the adjunct instructor for SOCW 553, Integrated Behavioral Health and Health Care a hybrid course for our iMSW students. Interest areas: Health care, health disparities, end of life I served as a graduate teaching assistant for SOCW300, an undergraduate diversity course. This course is required for BSW students and attracts students from all departments as it fulfills two general education requirements. In this course I independently lecture on topics related to gender, sexuality, social determinants of health, religion, and disability.

  • Adjunct Instructor

    Aug 2022 - May 2023

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Aug 2018 - May 2023

  • Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2020 - May 2022
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  Indiana University

  Aug 2023 - now

  Assistant Professor