Lydia Rutherford
Lydia Rutherford
Clinical Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling Graduate Student
Phone:
(304)-545-6616
Email:
Location:
Glen Dale, WV
Wheeling, WV
Date of Birth:
October 5, 1998
A Bit About Me
My name is Lydia Rutherford. I attend West Virginia University as a graduate student working to obtain a master's degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, where I expect to graduate in December of 2023. I currently have my Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health with a minor in Child Development Family Studies. I aim to become a mental health counselor for children and adolescents, as I have always had a passion for working with young minds. As the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the demand for mental health professionals rapidly grew. Those close to me have always come to me when they feel low or need someone to listen without judgement. Once I graduate, I plan to obtain my license, work to improve my skills and gain experience to become the best counselor that I can be.
Work Experience
Child-Care Provider, Charleston, WV
Nannying/Babysitting
June 2011-2022
Girls on the Run of North Central, WV
Coach
January 2021-May 2021
Mound Antique Mall South Charleston, WV
Sales Representative
January 2013- March 2020
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Provided children nutritious meals and snacks to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth
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Planned fun excursions to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating educational activities
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Always kept environments safe and removed hazards
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Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls
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Provided training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to girls ages eight to ten during practice to train for a 5K.
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Coordinated communication between family members and staff
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Supervised children, assisted them with their homework, and led after-school activities for them to participate in
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Maintained knowledge of community services and resources available to the runners (aka the girls)
• Assisted customers find to specific products, answering questions and offering advice
• Processed returned items following store policy
• Resolved issues regarding customer complaints
• Welcomed customers, and aided in helping find necessary store items
Education
Expected: December 2023
Master of Science
West Virginia University
I am currently enrolled in the Clinical Rehabilitation and Clinical Mental Health Graduate program. This is a CACREP accredited program, and I am completing the 'fast track' path, which I will complete in two years rather than three.
2017-2021
Bachelor of Science
West Virginia University
I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health with a minor in Child Development Family Studies. I graduated in 2021 with honors as I earned an overall 3.5 GPA.
Community Service/Volunteer Work
Libera, Morgantown, WV August 2020—October 2020
• Empowered West Virginia women and teens to live in freedom
• Listened to their life stories, aided them in identifying barriers, and assisted them in eliminating their barriers so that they could live their best lives
Reading is Fundamental, Morgantown, WV January 2018—May 2020
• Raised money in our community with my sorority to provide local schools with books.
• Read to children to promote education and the importance of reading skills every year at the elementary schools around the Morgantown area.
The Serenity Place, Morgantown, WV January 2019—May 2019
• Provide meal preparation, meal service, and kitchen maintenance
Southridge Church, Charleston, WV December 2016—June 2019
• Volunteered to take care of the babies in the nursery and children in the preschool room to give parent’s a break during the church services
Kanawha Co. Humane Association, Charleston, WV January 2010—June 2017
• Donated animal supplies such as dog food, leashes, and kitty litter
• Walked multiple dogs in various weather conditions, picking up and disposing of all pet waste