Brooke Medley
Goodwill Industires-Knoxville, Inc.
Knoxville, TN USA
"I followed my heart, tried new things, learned from mistakes and experiences, and ultimately did what made me happy or what I felt was right."
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Brooke 's work combines: Non-Profit Organizations, Education, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Morristown West High School
Bachelor's Degree
Psychology
Tennessee Technological University
Graduate Degree
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Carson-Newman University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Pre-Employment Transition Service Specialist :
Bachelor's Degree: Psychology
Graduate Degree: Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I transferred schools from a community college to Tennessee Technological University where I found my strengths and did much better academically. I learned a lot at this institution.
2.
I got a job working as an after school care teacher. I taught homework help and computer skills. This help me build classroom management skills and strong bonds in my community.
3.
I graduated college (not with a high GPA).
4.
I started a job that I hated, but it taught my how to stick up for myself, new skills, and what kind of professional I wanted to be.
5.
I started graduate school as a professional school counselor.
6.
I started working at Goodwill Industries where I learned a lot about myself and my true passions.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Family:
You will not make money in this field and the work hours will be terrible.
How I responded:
I followed my heart, tried new things, learned from mistakes and experiences, and ultimately did what made me happy or what I felt was right.