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Chrismene Gilles

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My parents worked very hard to provide as much assistance to my upbringing. They earned just enough to pay for our rent and utilities. I reached a point in my life where higher education is the only way to better my life. I want to break the generational curse that has been imbedded. I volunteered at an education center where my friend was an educator. After the first two weeks, I was hooked. Working directly with children broaden my perspective on my career path. I realized children gravitate towards me, at first I was unsure until I realized I have a calming nature and with that, the children feel comfortable speaking to me and expressing their points of view. Working with children is rewarding; I realized I wanted to help the next generation of children by becoming a child Psychologist. I'm currently in college pursuing my Associate in Arts degree in Psychology by December 2024. I will be transferring to an institution to further my education at a different university. I'm on an accelerated plan to receive a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology. Furthering my college education is a paramount goal of mine. I desire to open my practice to create a safe space for children to develop freely and be able to voice their opinions, while strategizing ways to cope with the children's social psychology. I will learn to implement standards that help educate both parents and the community on the importance of mental health. My goal is to build a community to work alongside others that share interest in focusing on the importance of children's behavioral and mental state.

Education

Broward College

Associate's degree program
2018 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • Psychology, General
  • GPA:
    3.5

Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High

High School
2015 - 2018
  • GPA:
    3

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Psychology, General
    • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Mental Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Non-Profit Leader

    • Credit Repair Specialist

      General Public Services
      2020 – Present4 years
    • Tax Preparer

      General Public Services
      2018 – Present6 years

    Sports

    Baseball

    Junior Varsity
    2016 – 20182 years

    Cheerleading

    Varsity
    2016 – 20182 years

    Awards

    • Most Improvement Award

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      God Is Good All The Time LLC — Child care volunteer
      2020 – 2020
    • Volunteering

      General Public Services — Speaking to the women at the shelter.
      2019 – 2020
    • Volunteering

      God Is Good All The Time — Volunteer in charge of packaging the donated items.
      2018 – 2019

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    R.L. Sexton Memorial Scholarship
    Today’s society is the reason for my fight. Being brought up in a immigrant low income family has always been difficult. I was not able to partake in certain activities like the other kids in school. I remember having to sell brownies and candy at school to raise enough money for my senior GradBash. As time progressed I entered my first year of college and the stress of being my parents caretaker has taken it’s toll, my grades started slipping by the second year of college, I was put on academic probation. I had to struggle to make ends meet and scramble enough money to pay for a few of my classes. The stress of money, dealing with COVID-19 and taking care of my parents has been quite difficult but I wouldn’t want it any other way. This only fueled by determination further into becoming a child psychologist. I’m currently enrolled in college and pursing my degree still. Being present, tending and listening are a few factors I will utilize to better assist those in need of my assistance. I want to create a safe space for individuals to voice their thoughts freely without feeling judged. This method is to bring awareness to mental health. Volunteer work will be a factor, the company will be giving three free sessions to individuals interested in our services. The possibilities are endless that’s the main reason for this, to give a magnifying look into building a better society that nurtures the factors that are important to human development.