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Chrismene Gilles

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General information

Age
27
Gender
Female
US Citizenship
US Citizen
Ethnicity
Black/African, Hispanic/Latino
Religion
Christian
Church
Nondenominational

Hobbies & Interests

  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Advocacy And Activism
  • Journaling
  • Business And Entrepreneurship
  • Accounting
  • Child Development

Reading

  • Academic
  • Business
  • Drama
  • Historical
  • Health
  • Self-Help
  • Cookbooks
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Social Issues
  • Spirituality
  • History

I read books daily.

Bio

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 May of 2025. 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 – 2026

Majors:
  • Psychology, General
GPA3.5 GPA

Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High

High School

2015 – 2018

GPA3.0 GPA

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Florida Atlantic University
Majors of interest:
Psychology, General, Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Medical school interest:
Yes

Career

  • Credit Repair Specialist

    Financial Services · General Public Services

    Jan 2020 – Present

  • Tax Preparer

    Financial Services · General Public Services

    Jan 2018 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Mental Health Care
Dream career goals:
Non-Profit Leader
Has nursing license:
No

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.
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