Victoria Taylor

1000 University Place Box # 3424 Newport News, VA 23606

victoria.taylor.13@cnu.edu

EDUCATION

Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA Anticipated Graduation: May 2017
Psychology Major, Minor in Leadership Studies GPA: 3.6
Relevant Coursework: Chem 121, Chem 122, Bio 211 in addition to the appropriate labs. Enrolled in
Psych 201& 202, LDSP 210, 230, 310

Clover Hill School, Midlothian, VA
Graduation: June 2013
Advanced High School Diploma
GPA: 4.3
Relevant Coursework: Teacher Cadet for Spanish, Dual Enrolment English, Dual Enrollment Biology,
AP World History, AP Psychology.
Highlights: National Honor Society, Beta Club, Exceptional Mentor (special ed. mentor), Spanish club

Work EXPERIENCE

CNU Telefund Student Caller, Newport News VA
September 2014- present. Professional conversations over the phone and fundraising experience.
(Genna Mirenda)
Virginia Center for Spine and Sports Therapy, Midlothian VA
January 2013 - June 2013. Started out observing, but was offered job as evening receptionist.
Balanced the spreadsheets in Excel, handled insurances, co-pays, billing occasionally, etc.
(Martin Dominguez DPT)
Michaels Arts and Crafts Store, Midlothian, VA
June 2012- December 2013. Cashier, floor associate, taught scrapbooking classes and hosted Birthday
Parties (Tim Jackson)
Babysitter/Nanny
May 2014-present. A child with cerebral palsy. (Terri Baker) &
(Victoria Cobb)

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Youth Group Member September 2010 to June 2013
Youth Leadership Committee Collaborated with other council members to organize outreach
programs and establish unity and trust within the group. Also planned events for the youth group
and how to create a stronger community.
Encourage other members of the group to be involved and pursue a strong relationship with each
other and various members in the community.

Sunday School Teacher 2011- present
Plan to teach a story from the Bible, with crafts and games to emphasize the lesson
Inform parents of new activities within the class and church
Engage with the children and help facilitate growth
Teamwork with who is helping teach the class

Special Ed Mentor 2012-2014
Worked one on one with students in a elementary math level
Ate lunches with the students and invested in them (it was literally a class time I spent with them,
3 days a week)
Required dedication and ample amounts of patience

Physical Therapy Observation January-June 2013
Observed therapists for a total over 50 hours
Required professional skills and a lot of time.
Mentored kids in downtown Richmond Summer 2013
Visited families independently in downtown Richmond and took kids to parks to invest in them
and help single moms.
Mission Trips to Big Creek Missions, Bare Branch Kentucky Spring Breaks from 2009-2013
Worked in the schools with children, built homes, repaired porches, ran food drives, and staffed
carnivals for the community. Stressed interdependency and flexibility.
Community Team Leader for Cru at CNU Spring Semester 2014
Plan and reserve spaces for Cru members to meet and give back to the CNU community.
Attend weekly meetings to stay informed with campus life, suggestions, and work as a team to
encourage growth within Cru.
Requires delegation of responsibilities, organization, dedication, commitment, and responsibility
with funding
Volunteer at RiversideFreshman and Sophomore Year at CNU 2013-2015
In a special ed classroom, so again more patience. I worked with about three students at a time,
usually math related. Learning how to address each student where they are at in order to help
them grasp concepts. Very rewarding
Small Group Leader for Cru at CNU Fall and Spring Semester 2014-2015
I plan with my co-leader Lindsey Tate. We outline a specific topic and study that with other
sophomore and freshman girls while encouraging our group.
*References available upon request.