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Wayne
Terpstra Jr.

  • SUNY Plattsburgh ( December-2017 )
  • Plattsburgh, NY, USA

About (Summary)

I am an undergraduate Psychology-Sociology double major at SUNY Plattsburgh heading into my second semester. I transferred in the Fall of 2015 from Clinton Community College after graduating as Valedictorian with two Associates degrees, a Certificate, and a 4.0 GPA. I entered college at the age of 28, after I had accumulated several years of work experience. I worked my way up to management for the few companies that I had worked for after graduating High School in 2004. I am a dedicated and detail oriented family man, who is now pursuing my dreams of higher education.

Education

SUNY Plattsburgh
Psychology/Sociology
2015 to 2016
Clinton Community College
Humanities & Social Science/Human Services/Substance & Alcohol Abuse
2013 to 2015
Peru Jr./Sr. High School
Regents Diploma
2000 to 2004

Your Major

Psychology - Sociology - Human Services

Language Proficiency

English (US)
Advanced
Spanish
Intermediate

Honors and Awards

SUNY Plattsburgh Honor Society.org Invitee
Invited and joined the HonorSociety.org community for academic achievement
Dean's List
Fall 2015 award in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement.
Transfer Achievement Scholor
Small scholarship award for transferring to a SUNY college with a 4.0 GPA. Received $250 for the Fall 2015 semester and $250 for the Spring 2016 semester.
President’s List
Spring 2015 award for academic achievement
President’s List
Fall 2014 award for academic achievement
‘John Weldon Scholarship’ recipient
A Spring 2014 scholarship award due to campus and community involvement, as well as my academic achievement.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Inductee
Fall 2013 invitee and inductee into the International Honor Society for Community Colleges.
President's List
Fall 2013 award for academic achievement.
'Sandra Lushia Memorial Scholarship’ recipient
Fall 2013 scholarship award recipient for excellence in Human Service work and academic achievement.
President's List
Spring 2013 award for academic achievement.
'Student Leader' Award
Spring 2013 award recipient for leadership in several degree and certificate programs, clubs, and student senate during my first semester at Clinton Community College.
Honor Roll
Awarded honor's every year from 2000-2004 at Peru Jr./Sr. High School for my academic achievement.

Grad School Interests

I am interested in pursing Grad School options in Psychology, Victimology, and Psycho-Analysis, but I have not closed the door on other interests that may arise.

Intended Job Path

I intend on pursuing a variety of career paths. Not only do I hope to open my own counseling practice some day, but I also hope to pursue a career as a social psychologist, a professor, and a profiler for the FBI. Though these are my intended paths, I also hope to be a small business owner involved in a variety of local community efforts.

Job Experience

Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor
St. Joseph's Treatment & Recovery Centers
January, 2015 to April, 2015
Student Intern Counselor
St. Joseph's Treatment & Recovery Centers
August, 2014 to January, 2015
Office Manager
Prime Services Center, Inc
August, 2009 to January, 2012
Plumbing Manager
Watson's Plumbing and Heating
May, 2006 to June, 2009
Dish Washer - Cook - Shift Supervisor
Pizza Palace
June, 2004 to April, 2006

Volunteering

Bell Ringer
Salvation Army
November, 2012 to December, 2012
Animal Attendant
Elmore SPCA
June, 2003 to August, 2003

Hobbies

Sports - Baseball, Softball, Wrestling, Martial Arts, Hiking and Football. Collecting - Cards, Memorabilia, and Cultural Artifacts. Reading - Mental Health Studies, Psychological Journals, Psychology and Sociology books, etc.
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