Sample MFT Trainee
Résumé
Trent Trainee
123 4th Street Any Town, CA 99999 Home (123) 555-1212 Cell (123) 555-3434
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as an MFT Trainee working with adolescents struggling with chemical dependency
EDUCATION
Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology; Los Angeles, CA
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
May 2013
University of Any School; City, ST
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
May 2010
Summa Cum Laude
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Clinical Management of Psychopathology
Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Cross-Cultural Counseling
Substance Abuse Evaluation and Treatment
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Any School; City, ST
September 2010 – Present
Teacher Aide
Document emotional, cognitive and social development of children to determine age-appropriate behavior
Facilitate parent conferences to assist with strained family relations and effects on children’s well-being
Observe and refer children with disabilities to special educational programs to ensure optimal treatment
Any Agency; City, ST
March 2007 – January 2008
Volunteer
Provided empathic support and safe environment for adolescent females to discuss high-risk behaviors such as
drug use, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections
Integrated intercultural communication component into teambuilding activities to enhance sensitivity and
cohesion among youth
Mentored group of four teenagers by modeling healthy coping skills during times of conflict and distress
Educated youth on importance of academia, social support and spirituality in goal achievement
Any Agency; City, ST
March 2005 – September 2006
Tutor
Practiced patience, understanding, and persistence to help defiant children thrive in academic settings
Alleviated test anxiety by teaching students guided imagery relaxation and breathing techniques
Assisted students with meeting educational goals by reviewing lessons and teaching basic math and reading skills
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
ABC Group; City, ST
November 2006 – January 2008
Marketing Assistant
Teamed with graphic designers to develop design elements and public image for company
Revamped marketing materials to build brand awareness and effectively disseminate company messaging
Managed daily administrative duties such as distributing mail, answering phones and scheduling