Victoria Taylor

1000 University Place Box # 3424 Newport News, VA 23606 804.614.5701

victoria.taylor.13@cnu.edu

EDUCATION
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
Anticipated Graduation: May 2017
Psychology Major, Minor in Leadership Studies
GPA: 3.52
Relevant Coursework: Chem 121, Chem 122, Bio 211, 212, 213 in addition to the appropriate
labs. Psych 300, 301. LDSP 210, 230, 310. Psych 301, Bio I 314 and the appropriate lab.
Currently enrolled in Bio II 314 and the appropriate lab, Psych 306
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. Currently working daytime in office with database system and update
fundraising in Excel. (Genna Mirenda, 757.594.7565)
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, 804.249.8277)
Michaels Arts and Crafts Store, Midlothian, VA
June 2012- December 2013. Cashier, floor associate, certified scrapbooking instructor
and hosted Birthday Parties (Tim Jackson, 804.744.2770)
Babysitter/Nanny
May 2014-present. A child with cerebral palsy. (Terri Baker, 804.839.8200) &
Victoria Cobb (804.307.2001)
Pier One Imports
May 2015-present. Sales associate. (Dawn, 804.245.4595)

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- 2014

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.

Occupational Therapy Observations May 2015-current

Observations in the public education system, geriatrics rehabilitation, and outpatient

sensory integration clinic (~45 hours)

Mentored 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 Riverside Elementary Freshman through Juniors Year at CNU 2013-2016

In a special education 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 2014-2017

I plan with my co-leader Melissa Durrer. We outline a specific topic and study with other
girls while encouraging our group. Facilitating community within our group, hoping to
make leadership exponential. I disciple 2 of those girls.

Presidents Leadership Program Recruiters Fall Semester 2014- current

Responsible for showing potential freshman what life at Christopher Newport looks like.
Conduct interviews for the Leadership Program application.

Psychology Grief Lab under Dr. Lee Fall Semester 2014- Spring 2015

Conduct labs up to three times a week, monitor and scale the participants emotions and
performance on tests, run statistical data, and hopefully present conferences.
Literary Review at the 14th Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research
Conference, PAIDEIA Saturday April 11, 2015. Is Social Support Beneficial to the
Injury Healing Process? with Sarah Troxel.
Currently the Manager over his labs (Stress lab, Grief Lab, and Massage Lab).
Coordinate time lots to run participants, hire new researchers, relay info from Dr. Lee to
researchers, handle any issues with participants, teach how to enter data into SPSS (with
coding), and be there to answer questions.

Member of PSI CHI

Inducted Saturday April 11, 2015.

Front Desk Assistant for Residential Life Fall 2015 Spring 2016

Ensure the security of the residence halls by checking student IDs, checking guests in,
using Excel for confidential information, reacting to emergency situations, and
answering phone calls.