Tania Cervantes
Memphis
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition
MSW Internship
Shippensburg, PA
08.2025 - Current
- Co-facilitated Gray Matter, an evidence-based six-week group intervention for middle and high school students presenting with low motivation, sadness, and irritability.
- Co-facilitated Healthy Decision Making groups for Shippensburg Area Middle School students experiencing academic, behavioral, and social challenges within the school setting; groups met weekly during the school day.
- Applied strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches to support adolescent emotional regulation, coping skills, and decision-making.
- Supported prevention-focused programming related to mental health, decision-making, and substance use awareness.
Volunteer
Peace Corps - Paraguay
South of America
2023 - 07.2025
- Facilitated community development projects to enhance local infrastructure and education accessibility.
- Collaborated with local leaders to identify needs and implement sustainable solutions for health initiatives.
- Trained volunteers on cultural sensitivity and effective communication strategies within diverse communities.
- Developed educational materials tailored to specific community needs, promoting healthy lifestyle and prevention sessions to youth and community.
Behavior Technician- Internship
Sensory Wonderland, Clinic
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to support client development.
- Documented client progress and behavioral data for accurate reporting and analysis.
- Conducted one-on-one therapy sessions, fostering positive behavioral changes in clients.
- Engaged families in therapeutic processes to reinforce skills at home effectively.
Summer Camp, Counselor
YMCA- Childcare Summer Camp
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Planned and led engaging activities that promoted teamwork and creativity among campers.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance learning and skill development.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
Education
Bachelor's in Arts - Psychology
The University of Memphis
01-2022
High School - undefined
White Station High School
01-2014
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PASkills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Bilingual
- Professional ethics
- Flexible and adaptable
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Guarani
Limited Working
Timeline
Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition
MSW Internship
08.2025 - Current
Behavior Technician- Internship
Sensory Wonderland, Clinic
01.2021 - 01.2022
Summer Camp, Counselor
YMCA- Childcare Summer Camp
01.2019 - 01.2020
High School - undefined
White Station High School
Volunteer
Peace Corps - Paraguay
2023 - 07.2025
Bachelor's in Arts - Psychology
The University of Memphis
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania