1. Kimberly T. Sands, LMSW
412 SE Onyx Dr. 915-491-9701
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 kimmica47@yahoo.com
Professional Summary
Seeking opportunities to support individuals and families by providing education, advocacy,
trauma-informed care, and a variety of therapeutic techniques that meet the needs of each client.
Experience working in office & school setting providing therapy to women and children
individually and in groups.
Education
Masterof Social Work, May 2016
The University of Kansas – Lawrence, KS
Emphasis: Women and children, mental health, trauma focus, CBT, TF-CBT
Scholarship Recipient
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, December 2012
Kansas State University – Manhattan, KS
Dean’s List, Psi Chi Club, Research Assistant
Professional Training
Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA), Independence, MO
Graduate Clinical Social Work Intern (Therapist), August 2015 – May 2016
 Provide individual, group, or family counseling to women and children
 Provide case management, crisis intervention, and advocacy to clients
 Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, quarterly outcome reviews, and
prepare and evaluate treatment summaries
 Administer program evaluation tools, assess client’s progress on treatment goals
 Led two part Love & Logic parenting education course
 Trained in Trauma Informed Care, Mindfulness, CBT & TF-CBT, Play Therapy
Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA), Independence, MO
Graduate Foundation Level Social Work Intern (Case Manager), August 2014 – April 2015
 Provide services to families: case management, crisis support, advocacy, child
development and parenting education, and referrals as needed
 Created curriculum and facilitated weekly Caring Kindergarten Attachment group
 Complete intake paperwork, developmental and parenting assessments, progress notes,
Family Action Plan goals, quarterly statistical reports, and Family Action Plan summaries
 Participate in community outreach and education
 Plan and facilitate service projects and recruit volunteer support
 Trained in Cultural Competency, Trauma Informed Care, Home Visitor Safety

2. Researchand Volunteer Experience
AmeriCorps, Independence, MO
AmeriCorps Member, August 2014 – May 2016
 Participate in community fundraising, education, advocating, and awareness pertaining to
child abuse prevention
 CPR training and certification, 2015
The Crisis Center, Inc., Manhattan, KS
Women’s Shelter Hotline Volunteer, September 2012 – August 2013
 Answered incoming hotline calls, log in details, referral services if needed
 Interacted and played with clients’ children
 Transported clients to appointments
 Assisted caseworkers with various duties
Kansas State University Psychology Department, Manhattan, KS
Undergraduate Research Assistant, August 2012 – December 2012
 Conducted literature searches and collected data (All research related to sexual assault
survivors)
 Generated new research paradigms
 Prepared manuscript review
 Read and discussed academic articles (emphasis on direction for future research)
Activity and Honors
 Presented Mandated Reporting Laws to CAPA staff, 2015
 Presented in Psychology Research Symposium, University of Texas at El Paso, 2010
 Member of Phi Kappa Phi, 2008
 Volunteer at Boys & Girls Club, Cheerleading Coach, Alamogordo, NM, 2004-2005
 Recipient of The Barnes and Noble Scholarship, 2001-2002
 Awarded The Presidential Scholar Scholarship, 2001-2002
 Member of Phi Theta Kappa, 2001
 Member of Mind Psi Club, Chairperson of Recruitment & Advertising, 2001
Skills
 Beginner/Intermediate level knowledge of Spanish
 WordPerfect, Excel, Access, various databases with previous employers