Kristin A. Vincenzes TEACHING EXPERIENCE

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1 Kristin A. Vincenzes EDUCATION Walden University: Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision, Specialization in Trauma and Crisis, Dissertation title: The impact of social support on the relationship between length of deployment and psychological distress for military wives during post-deployment, July 2013 Austin Peay State University: Masters of Science in School Counseling PreK-12, 2006 Lebanon Valley College: BA with Honors, Psychology and Spanish, 2004 Waikato University: Semester Abroad in New Zealand, Spring 2002 AMINISTRATOR EXPERIENCE Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Director January 2014 Present Develop a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Orientation for incoming students as well as students who are currently in the program. Update the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student Handbook for new students to know program/university policies and procedures. Evaluate current course offerings and make program modifications based on needs to include developing a course on Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling and an additional specialization, Counseling Children and Adolescents. Develop and write the Practicum and Internship handbooks as well as all of the forms to be completed by students applying for clinicals. Create a supervision orientation for site supervisors to complete prior to a CMHC student beginning practicum or internship with that supervisor. Evaluated various assessment options and chose LiveText to aide in the assessment plan for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. Appraise course schedule needs and create an advisement plan for new cohorts. Collaborate with the Graduate Admissions Office to recruit and interview new applicants for the CMHC program. Monitor the program budget. Spearhead the university approval of a new specialization, the Student Review Process and Remediation Plan, and 7 new courses to be offered in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. Serve as a committee member on the Graduate Working Group and Graduate Council. Prepare the self-study for CACREP accreditation. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor: Lock Haven University July Present Advise students on their program of study. Develop course proposals on the following: Issues facing Military Veterans and Reintegration and Recovery for Military Veterans and their Families Teach on-line core graduate level counseling classes for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. Serve as the secretary for ADAC meetings and the CMHC committee. Collaborate and prepare for interviewing perspective students.

2 Adjunct Professor of Psychology: Centenary College March 2013 May 2013 Taught an online Career Counseling course in the graduate counseling psychology program. Created rubrics to evaluate discussions and papers. Utilized Moodle to facilitate discussions, assignments, and provide feedback. Teaching Assistant: Walden University August 2012 November 2012 Co-taught the online master s course COUN 6346: Counseling Children and Adolescents using Blackboard format. Graded and evaluated students weekly discussion posts, responses, and assignments. Co-facilitated discussions and summaries on weekly topics to enhance student interactions. C.E.S. Academic Residency 2 and 3: Walden University February and July 2012 Co-taught Basic Counseling Skills and Advanced Counseling Skills to master s level students in the CACREP accredited Mental Health Counseling program. Evaluated students in regards to comportment and successful application of counseling skills. Graduate Assistant: Austin Peay State University September 2005 May 2006 Taught undergraduate level Development Psychology classes. Graded and evaluated tests, essays, and papers. Created PowerPoint presentations on research literature. SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE School Counselor Supervisor: Fishing Creek Elementary School January 2010 Present Consult on various case conceptualizations and help to refine the use of advanced counseling skills. Teach the foundation of play therapy and the implementation of the ASCA National Model for a comprehensive School Counseling program. Counsel the supervisee with regards to their personal experiences, feelings, and cultural background and how they relate to the current work with students, parents, faculty, and administration. Co-Supervisor: C.E.S. Residency 2 and 3: Walden University February and July 2012 Co-supervised master s level students in the successful completion of counseling skills techniques. Co-facilitated a processing group for master s level students. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Practicum Ph.D. Candidate: Leg Up Farm June 2012 August 2012 Counselor Provided play therapy to children with a diversity of disorders. Co-counseled group sessions using sibling play therapy. Monitored and re-evaluated treatment plans.

3 Researched local support programs available for military families. Fishing Creek Elementary School, Lewisberry, PA June 2010 June 2013 School Counselor Counsel students in the areas of peer relations, family situations, character education, etc. Conduct group counseling on numerous topics (i.e. social skills, family change, grief, anger management, self-esteem, and girls leadership). Chairperson of the Child Study Team. Responsible for conducting, writing, and follow up on 504 Plans. Member of the school s safe crisis management team, the School Wide Effective Behavior Support committee, and the Guidance Mini-Curriculum. Conduct Parent Meetings (i.e. academic, social, and emotional concerns). Creator of monthly assemblies. Teach lessons on careers, conflict resolution, bullying, and proactive social skills. Coordinate career activities for the entire school. Devise behavior modification plans and consult with teachers on behavior management. Advisor to Student Council. Led a group of teachers in a self-reflective group on Sean Covey s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Red Mill Elementary School, Etters, PA February 2007 June 2010 School Counselor Counseled students in the areas of peer relations, family situations, character education, etc. Conducted group sessions for numerous topics (i.e. social skills, divorce, grief, and anger management). Member of the school s safe crisis management team, the Elementary Student Assistance Program, and Instructional Support Team. Supported and counseled students in the district s emotional support classroom. Coordinated and lead the district s Hurt Free Schools Program. Assisted with Terra Nova and PSSA testing. Assisted the Principal in daily routine of tasks and the teachers in student matters. Managed and implemented positive behavioral support plans. Clarksville Montgomery County School District, Clarksville, TN August 2006 December 2006 School Counselor Intern Minglewood Elementary School, Provided counseling services and taught guidance lessons to students from Kindergarten through 5 th grade. Kenwood Middle School, Provided counseling services and participated in scheduling students for upcoming classes.

4 Williamsport Area School District, Williamsport, PA May 2006 July 2006 School Counselor Intern Williamsport Area High School, Provided counseling services, participated in ensuring graduation requirements, and scheduled students classes for the following year. Roosevelt Middle School, Co-lead and co-facilitated the Ophelia Club for middle school girls. PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS Vincenzes, K. A., Benson, J., Sterner, D. (2014). Engaging Process Group Members in Self-Care. Manuscript submitted for publication. Drew, M., Vincenzes, K., Romero, L. (2014). Letting go. Manuscript submitted for publication. Vincenzes, K. A., Haddock, L., & Hickman, G. (2014). The Implications of Attachment Theory for Military Wives: Effects during a Post-Deployment Period. The Professional Counselor, 4(2), Stretch, L. A., Portela, H., & Vincenzes, K. A. (2014). Supervision with play therapists. In The Use of Technology in Clinical Supervision and Training: Mental Health Applications. Springfield, IL: CC Thomas. Vincenzes, K. A. (2013). A Comparison of Civilian Trauma and Combat Trauma. VISTAS, 3(45), 1-9. Vincenzes, K. A. (2013). The impact of social support on the relationship between length of deployment and psychological distress for military wives during postdeployment (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest/UMI. (13775). NON-PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS Vincenzes, K. A., Romero, L., & Drew, M. (2014). Residencies in an online doctorate program: A doctoral student s perspective. Manuscript submitted for publication. Hickman, G. P., Green, A. & Vincenzes, K. A. (2012). The differential influence of paternal parenting styles on aptitude, academic achievement, and initial indices of college adjustment among college freshmen. Manuscript submitted for publication. PRESENTATIONS Vincenzes, K. A., & Weaver, L. (2014, September). Counselor Educators Connecting with Military Veterans and their Families. Traditional session presentation at North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Providence, RI. Drew, M., Vincenzes, K. A., & Ordway, A. (2014, September). Motivating Faceless Students: Inspiring Counselor Identity through Distance Learning and Blended Courses. Traditional session presentation at North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Providence, RI.

5 Vincenzes, K. A. (2014, June). Post-deployment: Is it the end or the beginning? Traditional session presentation at the Association of Humanistic Counseling, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Vincenzes, K. A., Drew, M., & Romero, L. (2014, June). Self-Care: An ethical responsibility. Traditional session presentation at the Association of Humanistic Counseling, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Vincenzes, K. A. (2013, November). The impact of social support on the relationship between length of deployment and psychological distress for military wives during post-deployment. Poster session presented at the Pennsylvania Counseling Conference, State College, PA. Erickson, D. MacMillen, S., Marsden, R., Yarnell, M., & Vincenzes, K.A. (2013, October). Fostering a Positive Learning Community in an Online Counseling Program. Roundtable Discussion at the American Counselor Education and Supervision National Conference, Denver, Colorado. Vincenzes, K. A. (2013, June). Post deployment and the impacts on military wives. PA. C.A.R.E.S., Harrisburg, PA. Drew, M. & Vincenzes, K. A. (2013, June). Creative Approaches to Group Counseling. Association for Humanistic Counseling Conference, New York City, NY. Vincenzes, K. A. (2012, July). Self-care: It s a commitment from everyone. Leg-Up Farm, Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania. Vincenzes, K. A. (2011, October). School-wide leadership program: Who can be a leader? Hillside Elementary School, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. CERTIFICATIONS Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), May 2014 Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), January 2013 National Certified Counselor (NCC), October 2012 Elementary School Counselor, PA Department of Education, January 2007 Secondary School Counselor, PA Department of Education, January 2007 School Counselor PreK - 12, TN Department of Education, December 2006 Certified in Safe Crisis Management TRAININGS Institute of Success for Student Veterans, March 2014 Animal Assisted Play Therapy (AAPT) 4-day Training, June 2013 Canine Communication, May 2013 Introduction to Animal Assisted Play Therapy, March 2013 Healing the Hurting Child: The Necessary Dimension of Child-Centered Play Therapy, October 2012 Impact of Trauma on Returning War Veterans and their Families, June 2012

6 HONORS/AWARDS Emerging Leaders Fellow, ACES, 2013 Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society, Omega Zeta Chapter, Walden University Administrative Council Recognition (2009, 2008, and 2007), West Shore School District, PA Awarded 3 Grants through the West Shore School District Foundation to increase social and emotional programs to include piloting Stephen Covey s Leader in Me Program in a first grade classroom Graduated with highest honors from Austin Peay State University, TN Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society, Beta Iota Gamma Chapter, Austin Peay State University, TN Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Lebanon Valley College, PA Psi Chi Member, Lebanon Valley College, PA PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Counseling Association (ACA) Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) North Atlantic Regional Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NARACES) REFERENCES Furnished upon request.