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Canyon College


Bettye Griffin, PhD (c), MS, MBA, BS
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HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM EXPERIENCES

PRACTICUM LEARNER
CAMINAR, Fairfield, CA
Faculty Supervisor: Phillip MacFarland, Ph.D. & Chris Robertson, MFT
Total hours: 600
04/02 to 09/02

Facilitated and co-facilitated Psychosocial Educational groups. Provided intensive counseling, crisis intervention, basic living skills education and psychotherapy to clients with psychiatric disabilities. Met with clients on a 1-1 basis to review progress in their treatment including following along with client Service Plan Goals, teaching clients independent living skills, symptom management and medication management. Attended weekly clinical staff meetings and met face to face with supervisor twice a week.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ONLINE ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
South University Pittsburg, PA
  • Provide the theory and application of General Psychology.
  • Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate learning experiences of assigned adult learners within the context of curriculum and policies adopted by the governing board.
  • Use online classroom, lectures, exams, quizzes, and class project analysis.
  • Use online grade book, discussion rooms, chalkboard, etc.
06/04 to present
ONLINE ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
Axia College Phoenix, AZ
  • Provide the theory and application of Culture Diversity, Financial Accounting, International Business.
  • Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate learning experiences of assigned adult learners within the context of curriculum and policies adopted by the governing board.
  • Use online classroom, lectures, exams, quizzes, and class project analysis.
  • Use online grade book, discussion rooms, chalkboard, etc.
04/05 to present
SOCIAL WORKER
Families United Inc. Fairfield, CA
  • Manage caseload of 15 children.
  • Prepare needs and service plan in coordination with foster parents and placement personnel.
  • Develop and supervise the progress of treatment plans.
  • Complete quarterly, court-ordered, and other required reports.
  • Serve as a liaison between family, community, county and courts.
  • Report unusual incidents involving clients and/or foster parents.
  • Available for on-call duties, including crisis intervention.
  • Prepare accurate and timely case notes and other related forms and work as required.
  • Perform screening and intake procedures.
  • Provide weekly visits to each foster home and child.
  • Perform monitoring of supervised visits between children and biological relatives.
  • Provide intensive counseling, crisis intervention, basic living skills education and psychotherapy to clients with psychiatric disabilities.
06/00 part-time
ONLINE ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
Fundamentals of Accounting Systems
Canyon College Caldwell, Idaho
  • Provide the theory and application of accounting information systems.
  • Reflect how information technology (IT) is altering the nature of accounting. Specifically, how such developments as the Internet, electronic commerce, EDI, databases, and artificial intelligence are fundamentally transforming the way organizations conduct their business activities.
  • Explain how these IT developments are changing the way that businesses account for the results of those activities.
  • Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate learning experiences of assigned adult learners within the context of curriculum and policies adopted by the governing board.
  • Set-up online classroom, lectures, exams, quizzes, and class project analysis.
  • Use online grade book, discussion rooms, chalkboard, etc.
04/02 to present
TAX PREPARER/ACCOUNTANT
Self-Employed Fairfield, CA
  • Perform Tax Preparation and Filing
  • Perform Fund Accounting for Individuals, Partnerships, Small Business and Corporations.
  • Perform payroll processing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, journalizing, general ledger, and bank reconciliation procedures.
02/99 to present
PLACEMENT COUNSELOR
Workforce Investment Board-Solano County, CA
  • Managed caseload of 65 active participants.
  • Interpreted and applied federal, state and local rules/regulations governing employment programs.
  • Interviewed applicants.
  • Interpreted test results, assessed and counseled eligible applicants and participants.
  • Developed vocational assessment and individual employment plans with clients and provided case management.
  • Made program referrals, provide retention and follow-up services.
  • Prepared accurate and timely case notes and other related forms and work as required.
  • Analyzed local employment trends and job market information. Assisted in referral assessment and evaluation.
  • Surveyed, developed and procured community employment placements.
  • Developed, expanded and promoted community and employer awareness of Supported Employment services.
  • Conducted and prepared job site analysis.
11/99 to 06/01
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT/PROJECT LEADER
RA&MCO Insurance Services Concord, CA
  • Performed fixed assets, payroll processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, journalizing and general ledger procedures.
  • Project Management – implemented new accounting system, training manuals, and department reorganization.
08/98 to 02/99
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Fireman's Fund Insurance Novato, CA
  • Monitored Escrow Accounts in excess of $1,000,000.00 monthly and prepared quarterly analysis.
  • Conducted Audits of various company services.
  • Managed Accounts Receivable on a weekly basis in excess of $5,000,000.00.
  • Prepared Monthly Financial Reports.
  • Liaison between attorneys and clients setting up TPA accounts for defined geographical regions.
03/97 to 08/98
ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
Fireman's Fund Insurance Novato, CA
  • Authorized disbursements up to $50,000.00 and released disbursements up to $3,000,000.00. Prepared $1,000,000.00 budget development and administration and Cost Reports.
  • Processed and authorized write-offs up to $2,500.00.
  • Trained and directed the workflow of 9 Accounting Technicians and 2 Lead Accountants.
  • Wrote and administered performance reviews and provided ongoing counseling to staff.
  • Assisted in the development of personnel policies, procedures and programs.
  • Coordinated and supervised hiring process.
01/96 to 03/97
LEAD ACCOUNTANT
Fireman's Fund Insurance Novato, CA
  • Trained and directed the workflow of 4 Accounting Technicians.
  • Prepared monthly Technician Performance Reports.
01/95 to 01/96
SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL TEACHER/MEDIA SPECIALIST
Travis Unified School District and Fairfield Suisun Unified School District, CA
  • Planned, directed, supervised and evaluated learning experiences of assigned pupils within the context of curriculum and policies adopted by the governing board.
  • Read stories and used multi-media approach.
  • Used and maintained an on-line catalog system and monitored circulation of material using automated system.
09/91 to 12/94
FINANCIAL ANALYST
Lincoln National Life Insurance Pleasanton, CA
  • Authorized and generated refund disbursements.
  • Processed and authorized payments for claim examiners.
  • Gathered, researched and analyzed experience data, calculated refund or deficit experience and reported to client and field force.
  • Audited, prepared, monitored and distributed standard and special statistical reports.
  • Made monthly financial projections.
  • Reconciled terminated Shared Fund Product and forwarded remaining deficit to collections department.
  • Provided ongoing and special services to clients, Brokers, Home and Field Office personnel.
  • Audited and provided assistance to peers on cases for several defined geographical regions.
04/90 to 08/91
EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Ph.D. Candidate Educational Psychology – Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
Certificate in Online Facilitator Training – VP Socrates Distance Learning Technologies Group – June 2004
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology – Capella University, Minneapolis Minnesota – December 2002
Master of Business Administration-Management – Golden Gate University, San Francisco California – August 1993
B.S. Administration; concentration Finance, and a minor in Economics – California State University Sacramento – January 1990

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

National American Female Executives- NAFE
National Notary Association
California Society of Accounting and Tax Professionals
American Psychological Association
California Psychological Association