Christel L.V. Beverly
517/899-9809
3715 Ridgefield Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
Education
-Currently pursuing Ph.D. at Michigan State University in the Kinesiology Sport Psychology Program under Dr. Deborah Feltz
-BA, Lafayette College, Easton, PA-- American/African-American Studies
May, 2001
Areas of Specialization
- Community partnership building
- Youth sports programs development, coordination, and implementation
- Psychosocial bases of coaching
- Qualitative data analysis
Professional Experiences
Employment
Michigan State University, 2013-current
Teaching Assistant—Kinesiology Department
Michigan State University, 2011-2013
Research Assistant—College Ambition Program, Dr. Barbara Schneider
Site Coordinator at Sexton High School
Development of research materials, protocols
Fostering relationships with high school staff/administrators/students
Data collection and analysis
Staff presentations, student mentoring and tutoring
Lansing School District, 2006-2011
Program Coordinator, 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Summer & After School Program development & marketing
Development of school relationships with community partners
Staff hiring, supervision, training, & evaluation
Program budgeting & financial planning
Tracking/analysis of student academic, behavior, and attendance progress
Development of strategies and programs for student success
Assistant Athletic Director, Lansing Sexton H.S. Athletic Department
Staff hiring, supervision, training, & evaluation
Program budgeting & financial planning
Athletic and academic eligibility oversight and determinations Unified Booster Club Board Member alternate Event planning, organization, and implementation Responsible for maintaining contractual agreements for all school athletic events/tournaments
Developmental Disabilities Resources, December 2005-April 2006
Personal Care Provider
Responsible for day-to-day care of client
Provided appropriate supervision of the daily activities of the consumer.
Assisted client with implementation of specific treatment goals
Participation in clients program planning conferences
Consultations with DDR staff and case coordinator
State of New Jersey, Department of Human Resources, 2001-2005
Family Services Specialist-Division of Youth and Family Services, Warren Cty.
Responded to child abuse/neglect referrals
Completed written, formal assessments of clients’ case goals, progress, and status
Arranged community support, residential, and foster care placements
Performed field and office work involving collecting, analyzing, and recording significant facts
Supplied Warren County Attorney General with extensive documentation and testimony for child abuse/neglect litigation
Northwood Racquet & Fitness Club, Summer 2000
Administrative Assistant
Helped plan & coordinate annual U.S. Open trip to Queens, NY
Answered and directed a 5-line switchboard system
Handled facility scheduling and patron reservations
Lafayette College, Summers 1997-2000
Technical Assistant, Lafayette Technology Department
Installed McAfee Software for college computer systems
Performed general office duties, including purchase order tracking & payroll database
Camp Counselor, Lafayette Athletic Department
Taught basic skills/concepts to youth players
Handled player registration/financial obligations
Camp Counselor, Lafayette Community Outreach Program
Responsible for creating daily programming for youth in community
Direct interaction with youth, ages 7-12
Professional Associations
Kinesiology Graduate Student Organization, 2012-Present
Institute for the Study of Youth Sports, 2012-Present
Student Parents on a Mission, 2011-Present
Alliance for Graduate Education & The Professoriate, 2011-Present
Michigan Interscholastic Amateur Athletic Association, 2006-2010
Michigan High School Athletic Association, 2006-2010
Lansing Education Assistants, 2006-2007
Lansing School Educators Association, 2007-2011
Presentations
“Defining the Dichotomy: Teachers’ and coaches’ perceptions of each other and student-athletes in urban secondary institutions”, October 2012
Presenter, Emerging Engagement Scholarship Workshop & National Outreach Scholarship Conference
College Ambition Program Mentor Trainings, Fall 2012-Present
Trainer, Michigan State University Research project
“Sharpening Your Tools for High School Success: Study Skills”, November 2010
Workshop Presenter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Sister 2 Sister Conference
“Pyramid for Program Quality: Building a Supportive Environment”, May 2009
Training Facilitator, David Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality
“Survival Talk for the 21st Century: Rites of Passage, November, 2008
Workshop Presenter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Sister 2 Sister Conference
Sports Staff Orientation and Training, Lansing School District, August 2006 to 2009,
Training Facilitator
Division of Youth and Family Services, State of New Jersey,
Case Presentations to Attorney General’s Office and District Courts, 2001-2005
Awards
Mildred B. Erickson Fellowship—Michigan State University, 2013
Funding was awarded to support dissertation credits
Summer Renewal Research Fellowship—Michigan State University, 2013-2014
Funding was awarded to support original research work in the Lansing School District high schools.
Summer Research Development Fellowship—Michigan State University, 2012
Funding was awarded to develop research skills, investigate appropriate literature, and make progress on identifying a research question for dissertation.
Emerging Engagement Scholar, 2012
A peer-reviewed research proposal was accepted for presentation at the EES workshop and received feedback from engaged mentors in the STEM field.
Service & Activities
Blue Rose, Inc., 2008-Current
Community outreach and service, including work a for battered women’s shelter, family counseling center & homeless shelter
Scribbles & Giggles Daycare and Preschool, 2008-2011
Supervised a service learning literacy project for high school students through the 21st Century Program which included weekly visits to S&G for academic enrichment and recreational activities
Rainbow Homes, 2008-2009
Community outreach and service for developmentally and physically disabled citizens, including “ladies spa days” and Sunday bingo
Meals on Wheels, 2006-2009
Delivered prepared meals to various senior citizens and shut-ins in the greater Lansing area
Amateur Athletic Union, Volunteer Basketball Coach, 2003
Assistant coach for 12&Under boys team
Lafayette College, Women’s Basketball Program, 1996-2001
Dean’s List, Fall, 1998
Silver Athlete, Academic Award, 1998
Patriot League, Rookie of the Year, 1997-98
East Coast Athletic Conference, Rookie of the Month, Dec ‘07
Syracuse University, Carrier Classic All-Tournament Team, 1999
Lafayette College, Women’s Volleyball Program, 1999-2000
Hispanic Society of Lafayette-member, 1996-2001
NIA [Women’s Minority Association of Lafayette]--treasurer & member, 1997-2001
Submitted monthly financial reports to Student Government Treasury
Chaired financial committee for the NIA Women’s Leadership Conference
Association of Black Collegians--treasurer & member, 1996-2001
Submitted budget allocation requests and yearly statements to Student Government
Prepared bi-monthly expenditure/income presentations for executive board
Lafayette College, Student Relations Lecture Series, 1997
“The Minority Voice”, presenter
Lansing Catholic Central, Captain of 1996 State Champion Girls’ Basketball Team