Hobbies and interests
Community Service And Volunteering
Advocacy And Activism
Reading
Adult Fiction
Realistic Fiction
I read books multiple times per month
Lindsey Tomlin
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I am pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of North Texas beginning January 2024. I intend to declare the child and adolescent track and specialize in Play Therapy. In the long term, I will obtain licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas and become a Registered Play Therapist (RPT).
In May 2023, I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science from the University of North Texas and an Undergraduate Academic Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care.
I dedicate the majority of my free time to volunteering with various groups of underserved children, from youth experiencing homelessness in Tarrant County to children with different physical and medical disabilities. I am a staunch advocate for equity in healthcare, with a particular passion for the affordability of life-sustaining medications, such as insulin. While serving as Co-Chapter Leader of the Texas Insulin4All chapter, I worked with Representative Bucy to successfully pass Texas H.B. 1935, Kevin's Law, which allows the emergency dispensing of insulin and other diabetes supplies by pharmacists.
Education
University of North Texas
Master's degree programMajors:
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
University of North Texas System
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
GPA:
4
Tarrant County College District
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
GPA:
3.9
Richland High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Career
Dream career field:
Mental Health Care
Dream career goals:
Registered Play Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor
Client Relations Specialist Intern
Alliance For Children2023 – 2023Mobile Youth Development Specialist, Intern
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County2022 – 2022Sales Associate
Pandora Jewelry2022 – 2022Nanny
N/A2014 – Present10 yearsSales Associate
James Avery Craftsman2018 – 20202 years
Arts
- TheatrePresent
Public services
Advocacy
T1International Texas insulin4all Chapter — Chapter Co-Leader2020 – 2022Volunteering
The Hills Church — Respite Volunteer2021 – 2023Volunteering
Alliance for Children — Volunteer - Varying Roles2022 – 2023Volunteering
Cowtown Project Success — Volunteer Mentor2022 – PresentVolunteering
Texas Lions Camp — Medical Staff2018 – 2019
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Feltus Impact Fund Scholarship
After graduating from high school, it took me nearly three years to discover an educational path that felt right for me. When I learned of my major, Human Development and Family Science, I immediately knew that I had found my niche and an educational field that I am genuinely passionate about pursuing.
Shortly after beginning my courses in this major last fall, an entirely new world opened up to me. I started volunteering my time with many different populations, including houseless youth in Fort Worth, Texas. This opportunity has given me many new experiences with a diverse range of people. I have learned from these children, and fellow volunteers, in innumerable ways. These children have taught me about their cultures, opened up to me about their hardships, and shared what brings them joy as they endure a traumatic experience that I cannot begin to understand.
In addition to this volunteer experience, I began babysitting a young boy with a significant delay in his speech development in January of this year. I immediately started to use some basic American Sign Language with him to help him communicate. In these few short months, this young boy has gone from only verbalizing the word "no" to verbalizing over twenty different words. While this improvement may seem small, it has drastically increased his ability to self-regulate when he becomes upset, improving his and his parents' quality of life. This valuable work experience has allowed me to apply what I am learning in my education in real life and ultimately sparked a passion for early childhood intervention.
To be able to help parents navigate a period of their child's development in which they are encountering struggles, reassuring them when they are concerned about their child's developmental and educational future, aid children as they struggle in a particular developmental domain, and help ensure future success for the entire family ignites excitement for my future that is difficult to contain. I am eager to utilize my passion, experience, and education to make a positive impact on children and families in Texas.
As I move into the senior year of my undergraduate education, which will hopefully include an internship working in early childhood intervention services, this scholarship would help me focus more on my studies and volunteer work and alleviate some of the stress that accompanies figuring out how to pay for college. Thank you for your consideration.